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A red lawn mower with the air filter compartment on the side.

Air filters are essential for your lawn mower, as they keep dirt and debris from getting inside the engine. So, knowing how to diagnose and replace a bad lawn mower air filter is essential to lawn mower maintenance.

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A closeup of a yellow lawn mower's pulley and belt.

Maintaining and knowing how to replace lawn mower drive belts is essential to ensuring that your lawn mower runs well and propels the drive wheels every time. But just how do you diagnose and replace a bad lawn mower drive belt?

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A carburetor turned to the side on a white background.

Generally, you can find your lawn mower’s carburetor directly below the air filter housing compartment on the side of the engine (the same side as the fuel tank). You will also find it by locating the fuel lines coming out of the tank and following them to the engine. Before you reach the engine, you will come across the fuel filter and the carburetor. 

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A man working on his green lawn mower, which is having a problem.

These reasons your lawn mower is rattling are the top ones because you’re more likely to face them than others. Troubleshooting rarely goes past these issues. If it does, contact a professional.

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A man in jeans kneeling by a lawn mower while outside.

Over time, lawn mowers can start to show all kinds of issues, especially with a lack of regular maintenance. One of those issues is your lawn mower running slow. But just what makes your lawn mower run slow?

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A closeup of a perfectly striped lawn.

There’s nothing better than a perfectly striped lawn. It gives your yard a well-manicured look that isn’t too showy. I recently striped my lawn, which is something I do from time to time, and the results were fantastic. 

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A couple talking to a sales representative in a lawn and garden store about a lawn mower.

Knowing the costs to cut grass upfront can help you make informed decisions and save money. To help, we’ve provided those costs below for the various tools and equipment you’ll need to cut grass. We’ve also included product options to get you started!

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An upset woman leaning on her lawn mower.

Your lawn mower is sputtering or can sputter for many reasons. To help, we’ve listed the top ten reasons below and what to do for each one. So, what are those reasons, and what do you need to do to fix them?

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A closeup of wet grass.

There’s nothing more annoying than having to wait to mow the grass. Sometimes, it rains for weeks, and my lawn gets out of control, but I know mowing a wet lawn isn’t worth the risk. However, people often ask if you can mow wet grass. So, can you?

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A striped lawn pattern on a sunny day.

Looking for an excellent mowing pattern to set your lawn apart? There are many to choose from, but just what are the best mowing patterns? And how do you achieve them?

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