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.

Confirm that the fuel valve is on, there’s gas in the tank and the spark plug is in good shape. Shoot a one-second burst of aerosol lubricant or carburetor cleaner down the throat of the carburetor.

If you use your lawn mower once a week for an hour or two, you’ll only need a lawn mower repair just once per season. But if you live in an area with extremely hot temperatures, a lot of dust, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For those who have experienced the frustration of a mower that just refuses to start or struggles to idle, it could be a result of a dirty ...

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 ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nearly anyone with a gas-powered lawn mower knows what it's like to break a sweat yanking at the pull cord to no avail. Even more frustrating, ...

Winterizing your walk-behind lawn mower should take less than an hour, and this relatively small effort will help ensure that it starts right up when you need it in the spring. The two simple steps ...