Archive for August, 2007
Can I change cutting height for lawn mower without draining oil/gas?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007Nic asked: I just got a cheap lawn mower from Lowe’s and didn’t really care that I had to adjust the wheel height manually since there is not a lever, as on most self propelled mowers, but now, in it’s median height, it is barely skimming the grass.
Now that I have it filled with […]
Best (and cheapest) way to reseed?
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007Heidi B asked: My BF and I just bought a beautiful house that I totally love. Problem is, it used to be occupied by three college guys who obviously didn’t take care of the lawn, (among other things!). The lawn desperately needs to be weeded since it looks like crabgrass and dandelions are thriving quite […]
How can I start my lawn mower?
Monday, August 27th, 2007Come Sail Away asked: I have an old Craftsman series tractor lawn mower and I need to start it. I know the three necessary things to start an engine (compression, fuel, spark.)
I drained the fuel
I need to know where the spark plugs are and what they look like.
and how to test the compression.Question posted […]
Any advice on getting rid of ground ivy?
Saturday, August 25th, 2007sillyscreennamegonebad asked: I have managed to keep most weeds out of my lawn, except ground ivy. I have a neighbor that practgices no weed control ever, so it makes it difficult. I do not need a PERFECT lawn, and I try to use chemical free care, which works great for the most part, but does […]
a old lawn mower that i have works great she starts up in just one pull but?
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007common sense!?!? asked: my lawn mower starts and will stay running if you let it till the gas runs out but it makes this squeaking noise very loud and high pitched. like something is stuck i took it apart and looked at it nothing thats not suppose to be there is there? im thinking its […]