If you've ever cranked up your mower to be greeted with black, blue, or white smoke, it may have caused some panic. Generally it's an easy fix, so take a beat.

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I’ve restored dozens of gas engine lawn mowers, and it’s been my experience that people put them out in the trash while the machines have plenty of life left in them. The average mower sitting ...

The best cut for your yard comes from a sharp lawn mower blade. A dull blade damages your grass by creating a ragged cut, which can lead to bare patches and other eyesores, as well as invite disease.

If you've performed all the necessary steps to maintain your lawnmower, there's a good chance the engine will outlast the rest of the mower. However, like all things mechanical, there is the ...

Unfortunately, gasoline has a finite shelf life, becoming "old," within a matter of only a month in some cases. If the gas in your mower is stale, the machine will be difficult to start, won't run ...

Compared to a larger machine like a car, lawn mower maintenance isn't too involved. Mowers from different brands of all shapes and sizes should be routinely cleaned, have their spark plugs replaced as ...