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Changing the oil and oil filter on your Troy-Bilt Bronco riding lawn mower is a straightforward procedure that requires about 15 minutes of your time. Giving your mower regular maintenance helps it to perform efficiently and prevents the engine from overheating and sustaining damage.
Read MoreZero-turn lawn mowers are larger mowers and have cutting decks in the front of the machine. The term "zero-turn" comes from the fact it can turn in a complete circle without any radius.
Read MoreThere are two main systems on a John Deere lawn tractor that needs periodic greasing as part of general maintenance. The front axle and front wheels, and the spindles on the mower deck.
Read MoreThe stator on a riding mower is located on top of the engine below the flywheel. As the flywheel turns over the top of the stator, electricity is created and sent back to the battery to keep it charged sufficiently.
Read MoreThe 17-horsepower Kawasaki is a single cylinder, air-cooled engine. The carburetor delivers the fuel from the gas tank and the air that is sucked through the air filter to the engine cylinder for combustion.
Read MoreJohn Deere lawn mowers have two different types of deck height adjustments, the first type allows the operator to make the adjustment in one step, while the other type requires setting the deck in the raised position to adjust the height.
Read MoreThe John Deere Z425 zero turn lawn mower operates on two separate drive systems for each drive wheel. This hydrostatic system allows the mower to turn each wheel independently from the other. Because of this, it can be extremely difficult to push if the mower fails to start.
Read MoreThe voltage regulator on a Kohler engine is responsible for providing a smooth electrical charge back to the battery from the stator. When the regulator malfunctions, it can either drain the battery or cause an overcharging that can damage the battery or the wiring harness.
Read MoreThe neutral safety switch on a John Deere rider is found under the brake pedal. The function of the switch is to keep the engine from starting without the brake pedal being depressed. Depressing the brake pedal sets the twin touch pedals to neutral. Without this feature working properly, bodily injury can occur.
Read MoreThere are different types of drive systems for John Deere lawn mowers. The first, and most common, is a mechanical system--a pulley that slides into position by a lever, which creates tension on the mower deck belt and causes the blades to turn.
Read MoreThe John Deere Gator is a utility vehicle that features a 10-horsepower Kawasaki engine and a top speed of 15 mpg. As the engine begins to wear, it can start to surge while idling -- worse case scenario, the engine will no longer run in the idle position.
Read MoreThe John Deere Gator is a multi-use utility vehicle; it uses a centrifugal clutch to propel the machine. This system is belt driven, so that when the gas pedal is depressed the belt opens up the clutch causing the Gator to speed up. There are no gears to shift through, only a forward and reverse position.
Read MoreZama carburetors are found on many different types of two-cycle lawn tools, from string trimmers to leaf blowers and edgers. Typically as engines begin to wear a carburetor adjustment needs to be made. This delicate procedure, if not done correctly, can damage the engine and necessitate carburetor replacement.
Read MoreThe solenoid on a Briggs and Stratton engine acts as a fuse between the ignition switch and the engine starter. When the key is in the ON position, the electrical current flows to the solenoid and then on to the starter on the engine. If the solenoid becomes damaged, the engine will no longer turn over.
Read MoreA Homelite blower is used to keep your sidewalks and drive clear from debris and allows you to blow leaves into a pile in your yard instead of using a backbreaking rake. The carburetor controls the mixture of fuel and oxygen going to the engine.
Read MoreThe John Deere X300 has two main safety switches. One switch prevents the machine from starting if the operator has not followed the proper starting procedure. The other switch prohibits blades from turning when no operator is present.
Read MoreHusqvarna manufactures a wide variety of small-engine lawn equipment. The stator, or alternator, controls the charging system. The battery puts out 12 volts, but under normal use, it cannot maintain enough energy to keep the mower operating.
Read MoreHusqvarna manufactures a wide variety of chain saws. The company has a reputation for making tough, reliable saws, but the saws are not indestructible. If the saw is running fine and you stop the saw for a moment and it will not restart, there are two systems that could be at fault.
Read MoreGrasshopper mowers are among the industry's first zero-turn lawn mowers. Zero-turn mowers can turn on a dime by using two separate drive systems. Each wheel has its own pump and drive motor, while sharing the same hydraulic fluid reservoir.
Read MoreHusqvarna makes a wide variety of outdoor power equipment from small hand-held two-cycle power tools to large commercial lawn tractors. Electrical issues are among the toughest to troubleshoot on these devices. Always check for faulty fuses when resolving electrical problems.
Read MoreMost John Deere lawn mowers are equipped with an electric PTO (Power Take Off). The PTO is the mechanism that turns on the blades located under the mower deck. The PTO works off of a 12-volt system. The electric clutch is operated by a switch located on the dashboard of the lawn mower.
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