How to Change a Lawn Mower Battery
Learn how to safely replace a lawn mower battery with this step-by-step guide. We cover tools needed, safety precautions, and installation tips for both riding and push mowers.
Riding Lawn Mowers & Tractors
Browse 798 expert reviews and buying guides covering riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors of every type. Whether you are comparing John Deere models, shopping for the smallest riding mower for a compact yard, exploring zero-turn options, or weighing new versus used machines, this category brings together detailed, hands-on guidance to help you choose with confidence. Each guide breaks down performance, cutting width, engine power, and value so you can match the right machine to your lawn size and budget.
How to Clean Carburetor on Toro Lawn Mower
Learn how to clean a carburetor on a Toro lawn mower with this comprehensive guide. We cover preparation, disassembly, cleaning techniques, reassembly, and troubleshooting to restore your mower's performance.
How to Check Coil on Lawn Mower
Learn how to test your lawn mower's ignition coil (magneto) with a multimeter to diagnose no-start, no-spark, or weak-spark problems. This guide covers tools, safety, step-by-step procedures, and how to interpret results.
How to Mow Wet Lawn
Mowing a wet lawn is generally not recommended as it can damage grass, create clumps, and pose safety risks. If absolutely necessary, wait for the grass to dry as much as possible, use a sharp blade, set the mower to a higher cutting height, mow slowly, and clean the mower deck frequently to prevent clumping and ensure a clean cut.
How to Repair a Self Propelled Lawn Mower
Learn how to diagnose and fix the most common self-propelled lawn mower problems yourself, from stretched drive cables and slipping belts to spark plugs, carburetors, and dull blades, plus when it's smarter to replace the mower entirely.
How to Clean a Lawn Mower Air Filter
Learn the exact step-by-step process to safely clean your lawn mower's air filter. This guide covers identifying whether you have a foam or paper filter, the correct cleaning method for each, and when to replace the filter entirely.
How to Fix Toro Self Propelled Lawn Mower
A step-by-step troubleshooting guide to fix common issues with Toro self-propelled lawn mowers, including drive cable adjustment, belt replacement, and wheel engagement problems.
How to Mow Stripes in Lawn
Learn the exact technique and equipment needed to create visible light-and-dark stripes in your lawn by mowing. This guide covers mower types, the alternating straight-line technique, and the science behind the stripe illusion.
How to Test Lawn Mower Battery
Learn how to test a lawn mower battery with a multimeter, perform a load test, and check for physical issues. This step-by-step guide covers safety, tools, and how to interpret results to determine if your battery needs charging or replacement.
How to Recycle Lawn Mower
To recycle a lawn mower, first identify its type: gas, electric, or battery-powered. Prepare it by draining fuel and oil (gas mowers) or removing the battery (electric mowers), and detach any plastic or rubber parts that recyclers may not accept. Then choose a disposal route: many municipalities offer curbside bulk pickup or drop-off at designated recycling centers; some retailers and manufacturers operate take-back or trade-in programs; and local scrap metal yards will typically accept the steel and aluminum frame, engine block, and blade.