The spark plug gap determines the heat range that the spark will generate to ignite the fuel. The gap has to be a specific length, otherwise the mower might not work. If you are going to install a new spark plug, this post will show you how it is done. As you will see, the … Read more
A solenoid is a device that interacts with the starter motor and plays a role in turning on the engine. If your lawn mower refuses to start and there is no clicking sound, the solenoid is probably damaged and needs to be replaced. But can you choose just any type of solenoid? Lawn mower solenoids … Read more
Gas lawn mowers are the most popular type because they offer a lot of power and versatility. But what type of gas do these power tools need? Can you use the same type that your car does or something else? If you are not sure what gas your lawn mower requires, this is the right … Read more
You have probably heard or read that you should mow your lawn very 1-2 weeks or so, This is good advice because lawn mowers, as good as they are, have their limits when cutting tall grass. You have probably seen a lot of overgrown grass and wondered, can my lawn mower handle that? Well it … Read more
A rider mower makes it landscape maintenance so much easier. To get the most out of it you have to keep the mower in good shape, including the deck. During maintenance you have probably wondered if it is possible to run the machine without the deck on. Some rider mowers can run without a deck, … Read more
If you are troubleshooting a mower, you might be wondering if the engine will run without a blade. Maybe you want to test a new part or just curious. Well you are in the right place as this article will answer that question. Lawn tractors and some mowers from Honda and Toro can run without … Read more
Rider mowers and lawn tractors have batteries that charge automatically while the engine is running. If the battery suddenly stops doing this, there are clearly some issues you need to look at. Since there are many ran why this can happen, we will examine the most likely and point out the solutions. If your lawn … Read more
Lawn mowers have become more powerful and easier to use, but a lot of them have gotten bigger too. If you need to transport a lawn mower, will it fit in your car? With so many types of mowers there is no one answer here. To find out if your mower specifically fits in a … Read more
Does your leaf blower run fine when cold but refuses to do so when hot? Or maybe the blower does start but suddenly halts or performs poorly. Temperature affects these tools, but with the right approach you can fix this problem and have the blower working again. If your leaf blower refuses to start when … Read more
You have been using your leaf blower for a while now and everything is fine. Suddenly the engine stops. You try starter fluid and nothing happens. Is the blower broken? Starter fluids are supposed to jump start engines, so if it does not work, there must be a serious problem right? No worries as this … Read more