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 ...

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.

When in the market for a new lawn mower, you probably just want a reliable machine that gets the job done. You may believe that focusing on reliability instead of price or horsepower will help you to ...

This is an easy one to troubleshoot. If it turns over but your lawn mower won’t start, chances are you’ve got stale gasoline in the tank or the carburetor bowl. Gas goes stale after sitting for a ...

When it's the end of the mowing season, you need to take care of your maintenance chores thoroughly and responsibly. That includes learning how to easily change the oil in your lawn mower on your own.

If you've performed all the necessary steps to maintain your lawnmower, there's a good chance the engine will outlast the rest of the mower. However, like all things mechanical, there is the ...