Almost every lawn mower owner has experienced the frustration of pulling the starter cord repeatedly only to have it sputter — or even worse, not start at all. While fuel issues, a dirty carburetor, ...

It can be frustrating to cross the bridge that your grass needs cutting, and then to boot, your lawn mower won't start. It is a problem that can crop up at any time from spring to fall, regardless of ...

There are few things more frustrating than trying to mow the grass with a backfiring lawn mower. It always seems to happen just as you're settling into a rhythm. The noise is annoying — or even ...

A man changing the spark plug on a lawn mower - Fertnig/Getty Images If you own a gas-powered lawn mower, whether it is a compact push model or a giant zero-turn ride-on, there are a few key ...

With a little know-how, you can soon learn how to diagnose and fix common problems with your lawn mower's engine. Ah, spring, time to get outside and do. Cut that grass! Turn that soil! So you roll ...

If you're a homeowner with a lawn, you want to keep it looking good. A big part of lawn upkeep is cutting the grass. While many people hire a professional to handle landscaping, if your grass becomes ...

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Your lawn mower has done its job, and the grass looks great. But when you let go of the handle, nothing happens. The engine keeps roaring. Surprisingly, it happens more often than you'd think. While ...