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How to balance a lawn mower blade for a smoother cutAn unbalanced blade turns a routine mow into a teeth-rattling chore. The vibration travels through the handles, chews through the spindle bearings, and leaves…
Choosing a Walk-Behind Mower With Hydrostatic DriveWalk-behind mowers remain the workhorse of suburban yards from Perth to Brisbane, and a hydrostatic transmission makes them feel like a different machine…
Why Your Lawn Mower Leaves a Stripe When Turning and How to Fix ItThere's a difference between the crisp stripes on sports ovals across Adelaide and the accidental stripes that appear when a mower pivots too sharply on the…
Lawn mower engine oil filters and change intervalsA clean oil filter is easy to overlook when maintaining a lawn mower, yet it has a direct effect on engine life. The filter traps metal particles, carbon, dust…
How To Store a Lawn Mower Without a Garage or ShedA lawn mower can live outdoors safely when it has protection from sun, rain, moisture, dust and accidental damage. The key is to create a dry storage system…
Zero-turn mower turning radius and what it means for your yardA zero-turn mower can change the way you cut grass, especially when a block has trees, garden beds, pool fencing and awkward corners. Its two drive wheels…
How to replace a mower drive belt on a Craftsman tractorA worn drive belt can make a Craftsman lawn tractor hesitate, lose speed, squeal under load or stop moving altogether. The belt transfers power from the engine…
Best Mowers for Lawns with Clover and WeedsClover, bindii, dandelions and broadleaf weeds can turn a tidy lawn into a patchwork of different textures. In Australia, the problem often becomes obvious…
How to Jump-Start a Lawn Mower Battery with a CarA flat battery can stop a ride-on mower just when the grass is growing fastest. Learning how to jump-start a lawn mower battery with a car gives you a…
Comfortable seat cushions for long mowing jobsA riding mower can turn a large block from an all-day chore into a manageable morning’s work, but the standard seat is often the weak point. Thin vinyl, a firm…