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 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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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 man studying his lawn mower's dipstick outside.

Lawn mowers fail for many reasons. However, some are more common than others. So, these are the top ten reasons your lawn mower is failing.

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Someone holding a spark plug they pulled out a lawn mower.

Knowing how to diagnose and change a bad lawn mower spark plug is a skill that can save you both time and money. As a critical engine component, faulty spark plugs can cause many problems, from poor performance to hard starting and an uneven cut.

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A closeup of someone sharpening a lawn mower blade at an angle.

Sharpening lawn mower blades takes only a little bit of practice. Doing so means returning your lawn mower blades to their original sharpness, saving yourself money, and keeping your lawn and lawn mower healthy.

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A man removing a lawn mower blade in his yard.

Diagnosing and replacing lawn mower blades is essential to ensure your lawn is perfectly manicured. Sharp blades cut the grass cleanly without damaging the leaf structure or causing damage to the root system. Dull or damaged blades bruise the blades of grass, often leaving them discolored or, worse yet, torn.

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Woman checking lawn mower oil outside.

Learning how to replace lawn mower oil is one of the best ways to help maintain and prolong your equipment’s life. Oil lubricates the internal components of your lawn mower, reducing friction while helping maintain the correct operating temperature so that it operates efficiently. So, this is how to replace your lawn mower oil for optimal performance.

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Man about to start working on lawn mower.

If your lawn mower is running poorly, one possible problem is the fuel filter going bad. Fixing a bad lawn mower fuel filter will save you time and money. Here’s how.

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