It is not easy to imagine that gasoline can go bad, but the truth is, gas disintegrates overtime and becomes unsuitable to use in a machinery including lawn mowers. Bad gas can damage your lawn mower engine or result to a reduced performance. So, can old gas cause a lawn mower not to start? Yes, …
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When closed, choke helps provide a richer fuel-air mixture to the engine when starting it up cold for the first time in a while. Once the engine is running, choke should be left fully open and may not need to be closed when starting warm. If a lawn mower will not run unless choked, it …
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After a long winter storage it is quite common for a lawn mower battery to become flat. This should not be a great deal if you can access a car battery. You can safely jumpstart a riding lawn mower battery with your car battery. Let’s look at how it’s done the right way. Before you …
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A lawn mower needs engine oil to run smoothly. Like any other combustion engine, oil is essential in lubricating and cooling the constantly moving parts. However, you need to use the right kind of oil for your engine type. So, can you use 10W30 in a lawn mower? Yes, you can use 10W30 oil in …
A very thick layer of thatch can cause a significant damage to a lawn. This layer of dead matted grass, rhizomes, stems, and clippings between the roots and grass can prevent important supplies to the grass roots including water, nutrients and sunlight. This is why you need a dethatcher or a power rake to rescue …
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A weed eater won’t start for a number of issues in its engine. A thorough inspection can help in pointing out the exact problem. Let us look at reasons why a weed eater is not starting and how to fix them. Issues in the fuel system, spark plugs, clogged air filter and a dirty carburetor …
Doesn’t it sounds great to make your lawn better by walking around in spiked shoes? Perforating the soil with small holes allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate and reach grass roots. This is something you need to be doing yearly especially if you have heavy traffic or silt clay soil in your lawn. But, …
With time, a lawn mower spark plug gets dirty or worn out. In this state, it will no longer produce a powerful spark required for ignition and running of the engine. If you are having trouble starting your lawn mower, experiencing less power when mowing or using more fuel, then you need to clean or …
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Although designed for outdoor use, a lawn mower can get wet when left outside in the rain or overnight. Rain, dew or flooding can damage the mower’s electric or engine parts. In this guide, learn what to do if your lawn mower accidentally gets wet. A lawn mower may malfunction if left outside in the …
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Prolonged storage of a lead acid battery tends to discharge it completely. Before and after the cold winter, you’ll need to charge your lawn mower battery. This is important to the battery’s lifespan and also a head start for spring mowing preparations. So, can you overcharge a lawn mower battery? Yes, a lawn mower battery …
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