Smoking Lawn Mower

Smoking Lawn Mower: Causes and How to Fix It

For any homeowner who mows their lawn regularly, sooner or later they’ll notice smoke coming from their lawn mower. Naturally, this is an alarming thing to notice. But more often than not, a smoking lawn mower isn’t serious and the problem can be fixed pretty easily.

Of course, it’s important to find out what’s causing your mower to smoke. Knowing the cause will help you determine if it’s still safe to use. In today’s article I’ll explain the most common reasons why lawn mowers smoke. Then I’ll tell you how to fix the problem.

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Lawn Mower Brands to Avoid

Lawn Mower Brands to Avoid (and what to buy instead)

There’s no doubt about it: a lawn mower is an investment. Once you buy one, especially a pricier one, you’re kind of stuck with it unless you want to go through the hassle of trying to sell it. And if it has significant problems, you’d probably have to cross into some questionably moral territory to pawn it off on someone else. So I’ve decided to share my opinions on lawn mower brands to avoid and recommend some that I feel are particularly reliable.

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Push Mower vs Self Propelled

Push Mower vs Self-Propelled: What’s Best for You?

For any homeowner or prospective home-buyer, the lawn is a key point of pride for many Americans. That’s why owning a lawnmower that fits your yard—and your budget—is more important than ever. Whether you’ve just moved, or are just looking to upgrade, I’m here to help you make the best choice. Today I’ll compare push mower vs self propelled lawn mower. I’ll share the differences between the two, and highlight reasons why one (or the other) might be a better choice for your yard care.

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Starting a Lawn Mower with Old Gas

Tips for Starting a Lawn Mower with Old Gas

When you think of things that get old and start to go bad, you tend to think about food products. One thing that probably does not come to mind is gasoline. But over time gas breaks down, and when left in machinery such as lawn mowers it can cause reduced performance or even difficulty starting. If you have old gas in your lawn mower, don’t fret. Here are some tips for starting a lawn mower with old gas that will get your mower out of the garage and purring like a kitten this Spring.

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How to Cut Grass on a Steep Hill

How to Cut Grass on a Steep Hill with a Riding Lawn Mower

Most riding mowers are not designed to mow slopes steeper than 15 degrees and will indicate that in the manual. So what do you do if you’re wondering how to cut grass on a steep hill safely?

There are some more expensive riding mowers that can accommodate larger slopes if it is essential to mow steep slopes on your property. You can use an ATV as an alternative (use them with pull-behind mower attachments).

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Spring Lawn Mower Maintenance

Spring Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist

As a new season of lawn maintenance begins, there are certain spring lawn mower maintenance projects everyone can undertake.

You don’t need a background in small-engine maintenance to do these projects, and even if you’re inexperienced you’ll probably love how inexpensive and easy these mower maintenance projects are to complete. I’ll walk you through my spring lawn mower maintenance projects in this article.

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Zero Turn vs Lawn Tractor

Zero Turn vs Lawn Tractor for Hills: Which is Better & Why?

Are you moving into a new house on a hillside and don’t want to deal with hauling your push lawn mower all the way up and down your property? If so you’re probably concerned about safety with a riding mower — wanting something that won’t tip while navigating the pitch of your lawn.

In this article we’ll compare two great riding mower options — zero turn vs lawn tractor to help you make the best choice for your property.

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