Often times you can not tell if a spark plug or ignition coil is bad just by looking at it. However, they can both be tested using an ignition tester to determine if they are working properly. Follow these instructions for testing: Remove the spark plug wire boot from the lawn mower Attach the tester [...]
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Small Engine Spark Plug Testing
July 18th, 2012 
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No Comments »Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled
May 11th, 2012 admin Name of Product: Exmark Quest 42″ ZRT Riding Mowers Units: About 2,200 Manufacturer: Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb. Hazard: Bearings supporting the riding mower’s deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator’s controls, resulting in a crash hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Exmark has received 18 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves [...]
How to Replace Ignition Coil on Briggs & Stratton Small Engine
April 19th, 2012 admin Follow these step-by-step directions to replace the ignition coil on a Briggs & Stratton small engine found on lawn mowers, edgers, generators, and press washers: **Make sure the engine is not hot before doing any repairs and always turn the key to off and remove the spark plug wire** (Directions below refer to lawn mowers) [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Repair Help, Small Engine Tags: briggs & stratton, briggs and straton, how-to, ignition coil, repair, replace, Small engine No Comments »Replacing the Drive Pulley on a Honda Lawn Mower
March 23rd, 2012 admin Follow these easy step-by-step directions for replacing the drive pulley on a walk-behind Honda lawn mower. Also, watch the brief video below to see how it is done. **Make sure the lawn mower engine is not hot before doing any repairs** Remove the spark plug wire Turn off the fuel valve Tilt the lawn mower [...]
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard
March 22nd, 2012 admin Name of Product: Lawn Tractors Units: About 2,700 Manufacturer: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, of Sullivan, Ill. Hazard: A drive gear in the lawn tractor’s hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Cub Cadet, MTD Gold and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors sold with Hydro-Gear model 618-0319 and 618-04270B transaxles. Cub Cadet [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Recall Information Tags: cub cadet, lawn tractor, mower, mtd gold, recall, troy-bilt No Comments »John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines
September 22nd, 2011 admin John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name [...]
Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
September 18th, 2011 admin The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Kubota Riding Mowers Units: About 6,100 Manufacturer: Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga. Hazard: The [...]
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard
September 17th, 2011 admin WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Lawn Tractors Units: About 15,500 [...]
John Deere Recalls D100 Model Lawn Tractors
September 15th, 2011 admin Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer [...]
How to Replace the Fuel Pump on a Kohler Twin Cylinder Small Engine
September 7th, 2011 admin If you have determined that the fuel pump needs replacing in your lawn mower and it has a Twin Cylinder Kohler Command small engine, then follow these simple steps to learn how to replace it. **Make sure the engine has been cooled before doing this repair** Remove the spark plug wires from the engine Disconnect [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Repair Help, Small Engine Tags: fuel pump, kohler, mower, repair, replacement, Small engine 1 Comment »Lawn Mower Fuel Filter Maintenance
August 29th, 2011 admin Many lawn mowers and small engines have a fuel filter usually located on the fuel line in between the fuel tank and the fuel pump or inside the fuel tank. On occasion, the fuel filter can get clogged with dirt and grime which will cause the lawn mower engine to run poorly. Fuel filters can [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Maintenance Tips, Repair Help, Small Engine Tags: fuel filter, Lawn mower, mainteance, Small engine No Comments »How to Drain the Fuel from a Honda Lawn Mower Engine
July 12th, 2011 admin The fuel inside the lawn mower only stays fresh for about 30 days. So if they fuel has been sitting in the gas tank during the off season and you did not add fuel stabilizer in it, then you should drain the fuel and fill it with fresh fuel, otherwise your lawn mower will not [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Maintenance Tips, Small Engine Tags: fuel, gas, honda, mower, Small engine 3 Comments »Honda Lawn Mower Belt Replacement
July 11th, 2011 admin Walk-behind lawn mowers requires a belt to operate the rotation of the blade. When this belt wears or breaks then the blade will not work properly. The belt is a very common replacement part on lawn mowers and it should be checked regularly to make sure it does not need to be replaced. Follow these [...]
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Air Filter Replacement
July 5th, 2011 admin It is extremely important to do regular maintenance on your lawn mower or other outdoor power equipment product to keep it running efficiently and to help extend it’s life. One key element is to clean or change the air filter every 25 hours of use or at least once a season. Most lawn mower brands [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Maintenance Tips, Small Engine Tags: air filter, briggs & stratton, filter, Lawn mower, maintenance, Small engine No Comments »Spark Plug Replacement on Briggs & Stratton Small Engine
July 1st, 2011 admin Replacing the spark plug on your lawn mower or other outdoor power equipment is an important maintenance step to keep your equipment running efficiently. It’s a very inexpensive repair and can be done very easily. Follow these simple steps to replace the spark plug on a Briggs & Stratton small engine. **Make sure the engine [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Repair Help, Small Engine, Snowblower Tags: B&S, briggs & stratton, mower, Small engine, snow blower, spark plug No Comments »Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability
June 26th, 2011 admin The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle Units: About 1,600 Manufacturer: Husqvarna Professional [...]
How to Replace a Carburetor on a Honda Small Engine
June 23rd, 2011 admin If you have determined that your lawn mower with a Honda small engine or other outdoor power product is in need of a new carburetor, follow these easy steps on how to replace it: **Make sure the engine has been cooled before doing this repair** Unplug the spark plug wire Turn the fuel valve to [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Repair Help, Small Engine Tags: carb, carburetor, honda, lawnmower, mower, repair, Small engine 4 Comments »How to Replace the Governor Spring on Honda Small Engine
June 21st, 2011 admin If you need to replace the governor spring on a lawn mower that has Honda small engine, follow these simple steps: **Make sure the engine and lawn mower has cooled down before doing this repair** Remove the spark plug wire Turn the fuel valve to the off position Remove the old governor spring (if still [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Repair Help, Small Engine Tags: governor, honda, lawnmower, mower, Small engine, spring 1 Comment »Walk Behind Lawn Mower Blade Replacement
June 20th, 2011 admin You should always mow your lawn with a sharp blade for the best cut possible. Dull lawn mower blades will rip the grass instead of evenly cutting it causing the tips of the grass to brown which will leave your lawn looking unhealthy. You can sharpen the blades but they should be replaced every 1-3 [...]
Posted in Lawn Mower, Repair Help Tags: ariens, blade, craftsman, honda, john deere, lawnmower, mower, MTD, repair, toro, yard machines No Comments »Replacing the Belt on a Toro Lawn Mower
June 14th, 2011 admin Toro self-propelled lawn mowers have a drive belt that helps control the self-propel feature. If the belt is worn, broken, or has come off of the pulley it can cause the lawn mower to not move at all or move at the wrong speed.If the belt is worn or broken it should be replaced. Follow [...]
