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Since 1956, when Cecil Pond created the first four-wheel riding lawn mower, these remarkable machines have manicured lawns worldwide and have made previously almost impossible tasks much easier. While they are incredibly durable, parts wear out and need repair or replacement. So, how many hours do riding mowers last? While manufacturers aim to have their…

While lawnmowers are a boon to a property owner who wants to keep the garden looking presentable, when they go wrong, it is very frustrating. You can keep the frustration levels to a minimum by attempting an accurate diagnosis and following a structured repair procedure. The possible reasons a lawnmower may leak gas from the…

The number of different components which run in sync and make an engine run correctly is mind-blowing. Fifty times a second, in sequence with the piston, the intake valve must open and push the gas/air mixture into the cylinder and close, the coil must make the spark plug fire at the optimal moment, the exhaust…

In 1830 Edwin Beard Budding invented the first manual push behind a rotary lawnmower. The machine had no engine, and the blades were driven by gears attached to the wheels. In 1893 James Sumner of Lancashire patented the first steam-powered lawnmower, and finally, in 1921, Knud and Oscar Jacobsen added a gas-powered engine. Starting a…

While servicing and maintaining the lawnmower is not the most enjoyable DIY job, it is relatively simple, with components being easily accessible and available. It is especially useful for very old machines, which eventually wear out. Both the mounting bolt screw thread and bolt patterns are the same on all lawnmowers within certain engine power…

Assuming a lawnmower blade is 22 inches in diameter and spins at 3,000 revs per minute, the blade’s tip, which is separated from your feet by a thin piece of metal, travels 200 mph. With the forces this speed imposes on the lawnmower, ensuring you have the correct blade fitted is worthwhile. Lawnmower blades are…

Replacing the mower deck belt on your riding lawnmower is essential to keep it in good condition and working as intended. However, not everybody knows how to replace a deck belt, especially if you’re new to the riding mower scene. Since this process can be time-consuming and nerve-wracking if you are unsure of what to…

Whether you have an older lawn mower that doesn’t have an off button, your off switch has broken, or your lawnmower simply doesn’t want to stop, being stuck with a running lawnmower can be pretty stressful. Though this doesn’t seem like an issue everyone would have, there are quite a few times people have struggled…

Gas lawnmowers have a lot of benefits, such as ease of use and not having to worry about a long power cord getting damaged. However, one thing that many don’t appreciate is using a pull cord to start it and the issues that come with it. There are few things as frustrating as having your…

Unless you take a lot of pride in keeping your garden or yard neat, you probably don’t exactly enjoy mowing your lawn. However, whether you love it or despise it, there is one issue that no one wants when mowing their lawn, and that is a clogged mower chute. A clogged mower chute can make…