A thick crust of dried grass under your mower deck is not just untidy, it quietly wrecks the quality of your cut. The deck is ...

Check the fuel, spark plug, and battery first—these are the most common culprits behind a mower that won't start. Regular ...

Unevenly cut grass isn't just a problem related to unsharp blades; it also has to do with gunk built up around them. There is ...

Learn how to sharpen dull lawn mower blades to restore clean cuts and prevent lawn damage.

Cranking your lawn mower's engine to life is always a bit of a thrilling moment. Will it roar loud enough to wake the neighbors sleeping in? Or will there be a bit of a croak, a whimper, then silence, ...

Joe Kuhns of Joe’s Engine Shop, 1319 Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Bremen offered some tips for keeping our lawn mower in good working shape this mowing season. Kuhns said it’s best to keep the air filter ...

For serious outdoor DIYers familiar with the best and worst lawn mower brands, choosing the right machine is an easy prospect. But for others, just knowing one type of lawn mower from the next can be ...

For most of the past century, lawn care in America has looked roughly the same. A gas-powered machine, run by a homeowner or a crew, makes a single weekly pass across the yard. The grass is cut down ...

Oil is necessary to lubricate the moving parts of an engine in order to reduce the heat and wear produced by friction. Small engines, like those used in lawn mowers, should have the oil changed about ...

Regularly replacing your lawn mower's air filter prevents engine damage, improves performance, and extends its lifespan. Signs of a clogged air filter include increased fuel use, smoky exhaust, hard ...

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