Use Carburetor Cleaner Fortunately, you can generally do this without even taking the carburetor out of the engine. Start by purchasing some commercial lawnmower carburetor cleaner, which comes in a simple spray can and will make it easy to clean the inside and outside of the carb. Can a dirty air filter cause a lawn…

For a typical riding lawn mower, you would want to shop for something that has at least 145 CCA. However, larger models with bigger engines of more than 12 horsepower will require a battery with up to 300 CCA. What size battery does a lawn mower take? Most riding lawn mowers use 12V batteries, but…

The Husqvarna Z254 is the most powerful riding lawn mower option present in this article. This is possible because it comes with a highly Kohler engine. Since this Kohler engine is a V-twin engine, it can offer a power rating of 26 HP that is much higher than other options out there. Is Honda engine…

When it comes to zero-turn mowers on hills that you’d find in most yards, they work very well. But, like all riding lawn mowers, there is a risk of tipping over when tackling particularly steep slopes. Because of this, it’s recommended that zero-turn mowers are only used on slopes of less than fifteen degrees. How…

The Lifestory Research 2020 America’s Most Trusted® Lawn Mower Brand Study identified John Deere as the most trusted brand among people considering the purchase of a lawn mower. John Deere generated a Net Trust Quotient Score of 111.5 and the 5 Star Trust Rating among people actively shopping a lawn mower. Is a 140cc lawn…

When the primer bulb isn’t working, it may be a problem with the bulb itself, with the fuel lines that feed fuel to the bulb or both. Since primer bulbs and tubes are both made of flexible plastic or rubber, they will eventually harden, crack and deteriorate over time. How do you bypass a primer…

How Mechanical Governors Work. A mechanical governor uses flyweights to create a force based off of crankshaft speed which is balanced by the force of the governor spring. The top engine speed is varied by increasing the spring force to run faster or decreasing the force to run slower. What happens if you take the…

Sharp Side of Your Blade Closest to Ground So when installing your blade, you want to make sure these “wings” are pointing upwards towards the underside of your deck, and the sharp side of the blade is the side that is closest to the grass. What happens if you put lawn mower blades on upside…

The ignition system kicks in the engine through the spark plugs in the combustion chamber whether you start it by pulling rope or turning a key. The flywheel gets pulled (or passed) to start the coils (or armatures) of your lawnmower or small engine. Sparks are created as a result of this. How does a…

Instead of cutting grass like scissors cut paper as a reel mower does, the rotary mower spins a horizontal blade around fast enough to cut the grass as it hits it. The blade sits within a casing called a deck, which keeps the grass and other objects from flying in all directions when struck. How…