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Is it possible to refit a riding lawn mower to run on propane?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Mortaro asked: I want to look into converting a gasoline powered lawn mower to propane fuel.
How could this be done? Are there kits and directions available?Barry

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Why is my lawn mower shooting smoke out the side?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

WeedInUrLawn asked: after i bought some oil (i made sure it’s the right kind), i put it in my lawn mower. I started my mower and it started to shoot smoke out the side a little bit so i stopped and realized i put in too much oil. I then tipped my mower over and […]

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How exactly do lawn mower engines work?

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Jeff asked: I am trying to build a beefed up go kart and I have a lawn mower engine that I can use but lawn mower engines are vertical driven and a go kart is usually driven with a horizontal mount. How do I make the conversion, should I just use a gear box? Also […]

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Tips On Sharpening The Lawn Mower Blade

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Darren Lintern asked: A rotary-blade lawn mower is designed to cut grass by slicing it off at great speeds. The blades will rotate on many mowers at approximately 3,000 revolutions per minute. But at this great speed the blades become ineffective if chipped or dented. However, keeping the lawn mower blade sharp is often a […]

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My lawn mower engine surges when it is at full throttle and the blades are engaged?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Agent Free asked: My lawn mower engine surges when it is at full throttle and the blades are engaged. I have put a new fuel filter and air filter in but it still happens.Randy

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My riding lawn mower will not start. What could be the problem?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

inspector4homes asked: I tried a new battery.Still nothing. It isn’t turning over at all. I really know nothing about small engines. could it be the spark plug? Any help other than telling me to buy another riding lawn mower would be appreciated. Thank you.Clinton

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Lawnbott Robotic Lawn Mower Evolution Model Lb3200

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Hamid hameed asked: e=”font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Have you ever mowed your lawn? Those who have know the importance of an efficient this magic machine. Lawn mowers come in different types; rotary mowers, cylinder or reel mowers, human pushed, motor driven and now robot movers. Choosing the right lawn mower can simplify lawn mowing […]

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Be Environmentally Friendly - Use a Mulching Lawn Mower

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

George Kilbride asked: Lawns look good if these properties are well-maintained and carefully manicured regularly. But when these properties are taken for granted, and then lawns are expected to give the front yard of your home a horrible look. Weeds take control of the lawn and unwanted grass take residence in the area as well. […]

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How do you protect a lawn mower from the elements?

Monday, August 4th, 2008

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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