A lawn mower that uncontrollably revs up and down indicates a problem with the engine. It may happen at full throttle, when the engine is hot, or at any other time. In many cases, you can troubleshoot and fix the root cause of the issue in your own garage but complicated fixes need a professional … Read more
Cooler weather usually take a toll on lawn equipment including mowers and irrigation systems. Cables corrode, debris clog tubes and fuel gets bad. Winterizing your lawn mower for storage is an important maintenance step that will see it running well when the next mowing season comes. In this handy guide, learn how to winterize a … Read more
For your lawn mower to be effective at its job, you need to have its blades sharpened at least once a year. Both use and disuse of the blades makes them blunt and the solution is simply sharpening them. After tuning up your lawn mower, the next thing you’ll want to do is to sharpen your … Read more
A lawn mower engine runs purely on gasoline. Water getting into a lawn mower can result in various problems like the engine not starting, the lawn mower sputtering, and severe damage to the fuel system. So how can water get into a lawn mower? Water in a lawn mower gas tank can result from using a … Read more
Your lawn mower has been resting in the store for a long time. You have finally taken it out but despite various attempts, it is not ready to get started. You, being a non-mechanical person are now standing there wondering how to start a lawn mower that has been sitting for long. Yes, you do … Read more
This article will provide you a step-by-step guideline on how to drain gas from a lawn mower, with and without a siphon. If you want your lawn mower to last longer and give the best performance, take out some time to drain the old gas before restarting it after a close season. Letting the gas … Read more
Mowing is an essential maintenance requirement for growing thick and healthy turf. Depending on your mowing needs, you may use either mulching or a regular lawn mower blade. Let’s see what makes the difference between the two blades. The shape is the main difference you’ll notice when comparing the two blades. A mulching blade features more curves to … Read more
Lawnmowers are essential equipment for maintaining a neat thick lawn. You might have seen various lawnmowers, including the self-propelled and push types. So, what’s the difference between a self-propelled and a push mower? Self-propelled mowers are equipped with a gear transmission system that works with the engine or motor to help drive the mower forward. … Read more
Backfire is the loud bang or explosion that your lawnmower may produce while running or shutting off. This sudden surprise can be irritating and you may end up wondering why does my lawn mower backfire. Although backfire does not damage your engine, it can be an indicator of some other hidden mechanical issues that should … Read more
People often ask about the two very popular models in the John Deere 100 and 200 series. That is why I’ll be trying to answer the question, John Deere S140 vs S240, which one is the best? In terms of looks, fuel gauge looks, cutting technology, and easy maintainability, S240 seems to be the best. … Read more