A lawn mower needs a frequent change of oil as a part of its regular maintenance. A drain plug located at the bottom of the engine drains the old oil. So without a drain plug it becomes difficult to drain…
You might have encountered a lot of problems while mowing with your zero-turn mower. One common problem among them is that your zero-turn mower shuts off when put in gear. But what are the possible reasons behind this problem? There…
The use of a riding mower makes yard work easier, but these machines are not free to breakdowns. It could be a problem with your starter, but how would you ever know for sure? Common symptoms will indicate if…
Your riding mower is ready to tame your lawn on a hot summer day. When you engage the blades, a cloud of white smoke appears. Why? This problem is commonly caused by oil spilled over the mower engine or an…
One day while mowing with your zero-turn mower, you observed that it is not driving straight. This widespread problem has affected a significant number of zero-turn lawnmowers, so you are not alone. Now, you must wonder what causes the problem…
Gasoline-based lawn mowers occasionally emit white smoke from their engine or crankcase. But what does white smoke emission indicate? It indicates that something went wrong in the system and caused oil to either burn or spill on the mower engine….
One of the most prevalent issues with zero-turn mowers is that the blades sometimes do not disengage. This problem not only makes your regular tasks more challenging but also disrupts your day’s other plans and forces you to spend your…
Lawnmowers with hydrostatic transmissions transfer power from the engine to hydraulic pumps, which subsequently drive the wheels by hydraulic pressure. It does not confine you to operate with preset gear speeds. But still, hydrostatic transmission encounters various difficulties. The defective drive belt…
Having a lawnmower that won’t engage the PTO can be extremely frustrating. One of the most common lawnmower symptoms is when the PTO (power take-off) is not engaging. Common causes of a PTO not engaging include a damaged PTO clutch,…
A good mower deck helps to improve the performance of the mower, as well as provides better mulching and cutting capabilities. It can help to extend the life of the mower while reducing the amount of maintenance that needs to…