Sooner or later you will end up with a flat tire on your Murray riding mower. You have a decision to make when changing the lawn mower tire. You can either purchase a replacement tire that is already mounted to a rim or you can simply remove the flat tire from your existing rim and ...
Most riding lawn mower engines come witha mufflerinstalled on the engine exhaust port. The muffler forces the exhaust to travel through noise-canceling chambers inside the muffler. The muffler also provides back pressure for the engine so that it can run at its maximum horsepower. Over time, th...
Most lawn mowers have levers (some riding mowers have knobs) that you use to set the cutting height. They come with letters or numbers that tell you what height corresponds to each setting. However, the labels don’t always match the indicated mowing heights, so it’s a good thing to ch...
installing a tube can make your tire usable again. A tube can also make the tire more durable in very rough riding conditions. You might have to drill out the valve hole in the rim to make a bicycle tube fit. Be sure to
If you bend your blades, chances are you need to replace them with new ones.In my experience, bending them back into shape is not easy! Keep Your Lawn Mower Blades Sharp! Make sure your blades on your mower are sharp!You will need tosharpen them every 15-20 mowingsor at least twice ...
Use oil designed for winter temperaturesand consider installing anengine block heater. If your battery is losing power due to the cold weather, take it out of the tractor and store it somewhere warmer. Do I need to winterize my riding lawn mower?
Replace a blown fuse on a riding mower. The fuse is under the seat near the tire on the right hand side. Step 4 Examine the battery. Clean corroded terminals and replace or recharge a dead battery. The mower can't start without a power supply. ...
You repair things.Doing a little research on repairing vs. replacing may save you a lot of money. Again, replace the rubber piece, not the whole faucet, it’s much cheaper. An old lawnmower could last for many more years by changing spark plugs and filters. Explore repair options before...
Kees and Helen Kolf paused in doing their Monthly Tabulations and evaluations when they got to homeowner insurance. They were paying $6 a month to insure some heirloom jewelry from Helen’s grandmother. Applying FI thinking, they realized that they would never be able to replace these priceless...
Two major brands in the lawn mower industry are Troy-Bilt and Craftsman. Each manufacturer designs a range of walk-behind and riding lawn mowers. Comparisons between comparable mid-range walk-behind and mid-range riding lawn mowers give you an unbiased l