Lawn Mowers

If you've got some time to plan your purchase in advance, buying a lawnmower and other yard maintenance equipment in the off season can save you a bundle. As seasonal merchandise, riding...

The most common Toro mower problems arise from degraded fuel, a dirty air filter or a faulty spark plug. These issues arise from improper maintenance or infrequent use. Troubleshoot and prevent...

The riding lawn mower should cut your grass evenly with each swipe around the yard. Sometimes if you hit a bump or run over a small stump the mower deck can become unlevel. You will notice an...

The principal problem with lawnmower engines is that they are used cyclically. Usually they are operated in the spring, summer and fall months and then stored for the winter when either the ground...

Riding lawnmowers are susceptible to the same problems we encounter with other lawnmowers. Many of the troubleshooting steps will be the same. Problems with lawnmowers usually are related to the...

Craftsman riding lawn mowers can get lots of mowing done quickly. Over time, though, a riding lawn mower can begin to wear out and need repair. Especially prone to wear is the mower deck. The...

Craftsman lawn mowers can cut your grass all summer long with ease. Maintaining your Craftsman lawn mower, however, is crucial to making it last longer than just one season. You should change the...

The primer bulb on a Briggs engine supplies the mower carburetor with fuel. If the primer bulb is damaged, deteriorated or faulty, it will not supply the engine with the fuel that it needs to...

The primer bulb on a Craftsman lawn mower is what supplies the mower's carburetor with fuel. If the primer bulb is damaged, deteriorated or faulty, it will not supply the lawn mower with the fuel...

Riding mowers, zero-turn, walk-behinds and push mowers comprise the majority of Snappers products. Within each product line exist several different types of mowers categorized by size, engine...

A grass cutter featuring a rear mounted bag is one of the most popular methods of mowing the lawn. The bag is mounted to the back of the mower, and grass is expelled from beneath the mower into...

Sharp blades on your lawn tractor can improve the quality of the cut. This will result in less tearing of the individual blades of grass, which will eliminate browning of the tips. Cleaner cuts...

Over the years Snapper has indexed their mower's model numbers in different ways. However, some basic aspects of the model numbers remain unchanged. Snapper has a large line of mowers with dozens...

Keeping the yard neat and clean can be a very time consuming task and having the lawnmower working properly is a huge necessity. Here are some tips for doing a simple tune-up on a push lawnmower.

Riding mowers have a variety of deck sizes and shapes. Some are square, while others are round, and still others are oblong. The deck is typically the widest part of the riding mower, and...

By far one of the easiest repair procedures for your mower is installing a battery. No special tools or knowledge are required. It's best to bring your old battery into the shop where you'll...

Sometimes lawn mower blades can become loose. For instance, if you mow over an object that either stops the blades or delivers an impact, it is possible for the blades to loosen on the shaft....

An electric lawnmower clutch, commonly called a power takeoff clutch (PTO), is the part of a lawnmower or riding tractor responsible for engaging the blade. The electric clutch helps to transfer...

Balancing a mower blade after sharpening can be a challenge. Unbalanced blades can cause your mower to make ragged cuts, damaging your lawn. Unbalanced blades will also cause your mower to fail...

It seems that of all problems a mower may suffer, flat tires are the most frequent. At one time tire repair was no simple thing. Special tools and a special machine were needed to dismount and...

Snapper has been in the lawn mower business for decades. They make many models and types of mowers, each different in the way height adjustments are made. Riding mowers are the easiest, requiring...

Murray has been making lawnmowers for many years; their products are popular due to ease of use and affordable prices. For a homeowner, the Murray push mower is a good choice--the price is lower...

Push lawn mowers have come a long way since our grandparents' time. Equipped with powerful engines, large wheels and even clutches, for self-propelled models, these mowers are almost a pleasure...

Snapper riding mowers are built to last. But like any other machine, they're prone to problems over time. Most problems are easy to pinpoint and repair. With some basic tools, like wrenches,...

Most John Deere lawn mowers have a drive belt that is used to power the power take-off (PTO) or the mower deck that is attached to the tractor. Over time, the drive belt can become loose, come off...

Lawn mowers are one of the most heavily used pieces of lawn care machinery. Using your lawn mower properly will give you the correct height for your grass. Learning to properly use and maintain...

For your Snapper mower to work correctly, some routine maintenance is a must. One of the more common maintenance tasks is tightening a loose belt. A loose belt can cause your Snapper mower to...

Purchasing a riding mower is a big decision. You have many options from which to choose. You'll want your investment to last and to meet all your needs. The best way to achieve this is through...

Changing blades on a Huskee lawn mower is similar to changing blades on any riding mower that has standard right turn threaded bolts. Virtually any person with solid do-it-yourself experience and...

Lawnmowers are a heavily used tool in your arsenal of lawn care equipment. Learning how to repair and maintain your mower will save you money and allow you to keep your mower running. Removal of...

The primer bulb on your lawnmower supplies the mower carburetor with fuel. When the bulb is faulty, you will not be able to push the bulb in and out to prime the carburetor. Once you know how to...

A brush hog is a mowing deck that is designed to tackle heavy grass and weeds and even small brush. Pulled behind a tractor, it is ideal for clearing large, open pastures and overgrown fields....

Sharpening the blade on the lawn mower should be done at the start of the season and during the season when you notice the grass tearing while cutting. A sharp lawn mower blade not only extends...

The 305cc (cubic centimeter) engine manufactured by Briggs and Stratton is a mid-sized engine used for light- to medium-duty power applications on outdoor power equipment. It is more powerful than...

Riding lawn mowers take the stress out of maintaining your yard. You don't have to bear the strain of shoving a heavy push lawn mower through thick grass or lugging it in and out of your shed. ...

If your Snapper riding mower is running poorly, is difficult to start, or seems to be running at less than full power, there are a few simple tasks you can do to locate and fix the problem. ...

Changing the tire on a riding lawnmower is simple and doesn't require much time. You may need to change a tire for many reasons, but it's usually due to an accident during mowing or some other...

After years of use and abuse, a Murray riding lawnmower deck can become heavily damaged or just wear out completely. It can become very rusty where you may want to sand the deck down and repaint;...

If you have an old, dull mulching blade on your lawn mower, chances are it's damaging your grass as you mow. Dull blades tear your grass. This leaves your grass vulnerable to disease, heat...

Reel mowers, sometimes referred to as rotary mowers, rely on manpower rather than gas or electricity. With improved manufacturing techniques and renewed interest in their many benefits, reel...

The two types of push mowers are reel or manual mowers and rotary mowers. A reel push mower has blades attached to a cylinder or reel that turns. They're lightweight, which makes them easier to...

Gasoline engines have been incorporated into many tools and implements over the years, including for power lawn mowers. The lawn mower is taken for granted today, but its design, conception and...

Honda lawnmowers are well-engineered and experience few problems if maintenance schedules are followed. As it doesn't require special tools to tune up a Honda mower, following these schedules is...

All internal-combustion engines require electricity to operate spark plugs and keep the engine running. In addition to this vital function, electricity is used to power starter motors and other...

When your riding mower fails to leave a nice clean cut, it may be time to sharpen the blades. But if the blades look worn on the edges, and are mottled with small holes, it's time to replace...

Removing the lawn mower deck is the best way to perform most of your lawn mower maintenance and the best way to make repairs to your lawn mower. Quick repairs would be: removing and replacing...

The internal combustion engine was first successfully designed by Nicolas Otto in the late 1800s, but its design--while better than earlier attempts--was still crude. A few years later, Karl Benz,...

Have you ever woke up one fine sunny April morning and wanted to cut the grass? You mosey out to the lawnmower shed, and dig your mower out from under the clutter. You grab the start rope, pull...

The carburetor on a farm tractor can be as simple as the one on a lawn mower or as complicated as the one on an automobile. Tractors often operate under extreme conditions and sometimes all that...

Various components are needed for a lawnmower engine to function. A small gasoline tank is necessary to provide constant fuel flow. A manual crank is used to allow users to begin the engine cycle...