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What causes a riding lawn mower to almost cut off and then start running again?

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Pamela asked: My lawn mower has a new battery. I just filled it up with gas. It will slow down and act like it’s going to cut off. Then it will speed up and the motor sounds normal again. It does this about every two or three minutes.
I noticed a puff of black smoke while […]

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How do I tune up a lawn mower?

Monday, November 26th, 2007

kinstmatt asked: I have a murray riding lawn mower. Ever since I flipped it upside down it runs rough and dies often. After it ran upside down for a minute till it died, I took the spark plug out and cranked it over several times to remove the oil from the top end. New […]

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How do you protect a lawn mower from the elements?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Andy asked: I have a two car garage with two cars in it, and there isn’t any room for a lawn mower. Everything else fits in nicely, but now I have had to cover the mower with a heavy, big, blue tarp to protect it from the rain (Houston gets a lot of it). […]

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my lawn has big dead patches. What should i do this fall to help it come back through the winter?

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

pumpkin16 asked: Both front and back lawns have big dead patches. We stuck to the watering rules laid down by the city. Want to know what is the proper way to care for lawn before winter comes and to give it the best chance come spring time.Question posted courtesy of: Zachary

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How do I choose a lawn mower?

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

no1gal asked: I have a slightly big backyard and the grass hasn’t been cut since winter began, anywho, what type of lawn mower should I get? push/electric/gas? bag or no bag?… how hard is it to use a push lawm mower?
Thanks!Question posted courtesy of: Paul

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Does lawn need special care in the spring?

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Belindita asked: This will be the first Spring that we will have a backyard, but we have no idea what special treatments (if any) our lawn needs in the Spring.
Also, if it does need a special treatment, can you do it yourself or do you have to hire a company to do it?Question posted courtesy […]

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Has anyone ever been to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonnor Springs, KS?

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Ladybug asked: I want to go see Aerosmith and they’re going to be at VWA in Bonnor Springs. Do you recommend lawn seats? I’ve heard good things about them and also they are cheeeeaper!! I don’t care if I’m front row really. They say as long as you get there early and get towards the […]

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How do I keep my lawn mower level when mowing the grass between the sidewalk and the curb?

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Mad dad asked: I have bermudagrass in my front yard, and I like to let it grow rather high. The problem I have is when mowing the strip of grass between the sidewalk and th ecurb, I always end up with an uneven cut because the lawn mower is cutting at an angle. […]

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Should I move the lawn aeration appointment ?

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Malaika asked: My lawn care company was to busy to aerate my lawn in spring and we are now scheduled for it (incl. overseeding), July 6, when we enter a period of 30+ degrees celsius. They say it won’t make a difference….Question posted courtesy of: Henry

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The Spring thaw and dog crap galore?

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

what ever asked: We moved into a house this winter that was previously occupied by a family with 5 dogs who never picked up the poop. So now the spring thaw is upon us and we are finding obscene amounts of dog crap all over the yard. How do we take care of […]

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