Find the right fix for your lawnmower.
Troubleshooting guides, maintenance tips, mower comparisons and wiring and belt diagrams, organised by the problem you actually have.
Start with the symptom
You don’t need to know whether it’s the coil or the carburettor. Pick what the mower is doing and work back to the cause.
Won’t start
Engine turns over, clicks, or does nothing
Dies, surges or loses power
Runs, then quits or hunts under load
Won’t move or drive
Hydrostatic, transaxle, drive belt
Cuts unevenly or won’t cut
Deck, blades, belts
Smoking or leaking oil
White smoke, breather tube, oil under the deck
Electrical & ignition
Coil, solenoid, switches, safety interlocks
Find your mower
Most people search by brand and engine. Start with the guide owners of that make read most.
Most-read repair guides
The guides mower owners open most often.
8 Common Kohler Engine Problems and How to Fix Them Fast
Briggs and Stratton Engine Popping? 5 Reasons and Fixes
John Deere Electric PTO Troubleshooting Guide
Top 5 Kubota Mower Deck Problems and How to Easily Fix Them
6 Signs of Bad Ignition Coil Symptoms in Lawn Mowers & Easy Fixes
Craftsman Riding Mower Won’t Start (6 Causes & Fixes)
Parts, specs & diagrams
Belt routing, wiring and carburettor linkage: the pages to keep open beside you mid-repair.
The Guide on PTO Switch Wiring Diagram
Craftsman 54 Inch Mower Deck Belt Diagram and Location
More diagrams
Carburettor, belt and ignition references.
Choosing your next mower
Head-to-head comparisons on deck size, engine and brand.
John Deere 54 vs 60 Deck: Key Differences You Need to Know
Toro vs Cub Cadet: Which Brand Offers the Best Zero Turn Mower for Your Needs?
Vanguard Engines vs Kawasaki Engines: The Ultimate Comparison
Gravely vs. Hustler: Which Brand Offers the Best Deal?
John Deere Vs Scag: Which Is The Best Value?
2 Blade Vs 3 Blade Mower Deck – What’s the Differences
Keep it running
Service work and mowing technique: the two things that keep you out of the troubleshooting section.
Maintenance
Oil, blades, deck and engine care.
- Lawn Mower Oil: What Type, How Much, and When to Change It
- What Type of Oil Does a Lawn Mower Use? A Homeowner’s Guide
- Lawn Mower Blades: Types, When to Replace, and How to Tell
- How to Level a Mower Deck: Step-by-Step for Walk-Behind and Riding Mowers
- Solving Lawn Mower Choke Issues (Easy Way Explained!)
Mowing technique
Timing, frequency and blade choice.
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