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Questions tagged [lawn-mower]

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Lawn mowers are tools for cutting lawn grass. Traditionally these were mechanical and operated by human power, but most modern lawn mowers are electric powered or gasoline/petrol powered. They range in size form small push mowers all the way up to agricultural-sized tractor-towed implements

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How do I evaluate the condition of a used lawn mower?

I'm looking at buying a gas-powered lawn mower from a friend, but I'm concerned because the mower was purchased new almost 13 years ago. How can I evaluate its condition and know if it will last me several years without any major overhauls? Of…
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What best practices should I follow when using a manual reel lawn mower?

I have a small lawn and no outside storage, so I have recently acquired a manual reel lawn mower. I suspect that this mower is more sensitive to poor mowing practices that a typical gas mower but I am not experienced enough to know what best…
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What's the best way to sharpen the blades of a reel mower?

I have a Scotts 20" Classic Reel Mower. The blades are starting to dull a bit. What's the best way to sharpen the blades on the reel?
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Do people powered rotary lawn mowers exist?

I'm looking for a lawn mower to use on an allotment, where there is poor security and no source of mains power. Additionally, the group is trying to reduce it's carbon footprint so would prefer not to use machinery powered by fossil fuels. This…
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How do I size a riding mower? Is an Elec-Trak viable?

We have 2 acres that needs mowing, and various volunteers do the mowing. We often do the mowing late and are dealing with extra-tall grass as high as 12" in spots. Maybe they're a bit rough on equipment, but our 2001 42" Husqvarna is requiring a…
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Can I reattach a lawnmower pull-cord after it detached?

The pull cord on my lawnmower is loose and might have detached from the crankshaft. I am unable to start the lawnmower. I don't have much experience fixing things, but is this easy to fix, or should I take it to be repaired?
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After replacing belt, LA125 blades are always engaged

The belt that drives the mower blades bit the dust tonight and I replaced it with a spare. It's actually the belt that came with the LA125 when it was purchased. The problem is that there's too much tension on the belt and when the engine is on,…
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Does a painted lawnmower blade need any care before installing?

I just bought a new blade for my Murray 30" riding mower and I noticed that the new blade I bought (not an OEM one) was painted. Will the paint be a problem? The blade seems pretty sharp as it's new, but should I sharpen it further or leave it as…
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Lawn Mower thinks blades are always on?

I've got a used John Deere LA145. After using it perfectly a few times, it started developing some issues that I am 99% sure has to do with the mower "thinking" the blades are engaged when they aren't. Every time I try to start it after leaving…
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Reel mower jamming instead of cutting

I have a Brill Luxus 38 reel mower that has been in storage for about 11 years. I've cleaned it up, lubed with silicone spray, sharpened the blades and adjusted the bar the blades cut against, but after all that it still jams immediately. It cuts…
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Differences in the capabilities of petrol and battery mowers

I am in the market for a new lawnmower. I have about 500 square metres (a little under 600 square yards) to mow, and am torn between a petrol powered and a battery powered mower. Are there any differences in the capabilities of battery vs petrol…
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Lawn Mower Won't Start After Safety Switch Engaged

Briggs & Stratton lawn mower was working fine, but it won't turnover now(batt fully charged). It has a safety feature, or kill-switch, that doesn't allow the mower to go in reverse while the blades are engaged. When I was backing up, the mower deck…
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Why is my mulching mower clumping and not mulching?

Last year I had this problem. This year I'm having a problem with the mulching mower not mulching. The grass is clumping up and clogging whatever you call the 'chamber' where the blade spins and is supposed to chop up the grass. It sounds like it's…
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Problem pulling the cord on my Honda GCV160e

I have a GCV160E Honda lawn mower engine. changed the oil and checked the spark plug and filter and sprayed penetrating oil round the linkages and the blade and left if for 48 hrs. I started it on fourth pull and I cut my back lawn. I moved it…
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Should I repair 2005 John Deere or purchase a new mower?

I have a 2005 John Deere 115 19 HP automatic riding mower. After leaving it in the garage all winter, I started the mower, drove it about 50 yards, engaged the blade. After about 20 feet it made a loud boom and has not started since. I had a lawn…
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