Riding mower parts and supplies to stock up on video
Avoid riding lawn mower downtime and keep your mower running efficiently spring, summer and fall by stocking up on key parts and supplies. This video shows the 6 things you should have on hand before the grass starts growing.
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6 Riding Mower Parts and Supplies to Keep on Hand
Blades. Cutting blades wear out fast when you mow the grass often. You never know when you’ll hit a rock or other foreign object and damage the blades.
Mandrels. Hitting rocks, stumps or other foreign objects can damage mandrels. You can avoid mower downtime by keeping an extra set of mandrels on hand.
Belts. Blade and ground drive belts can wear out quickly during the mowing season.
Mower-deck spray. Use this nonstick treatment that bonds to metal and plastic surfaces to keep grass clippings from sticking under the mower deck.
Fuel stabilizer. Keep your mower’s gasoline fresh to avoid engine-starting problems.
Tire sealant. Fixes flat tires and seals tire punctures up to ¼-inch in diameter.
Other nice-to-have parts and supplies—especially if you have a big lawn—include air filters, spark plugs, engine oil, oil filter, blade removal tool and flywheel keys.
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors
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Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…
Main causes: damaged cutting blade, worn deck pulley, damaged mandrel pulley, loose fasteners on mower deck components…
Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…
Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…
Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…
Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, …
Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a…
Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…
Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …
Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.
How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower
If you hear the solenoid click but don’t hear the starter motor spin when you turn the key, follow these steps to replac…
How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor
Get your sputtering carburetor running smoothly in 60 minutes.…
How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire
Your mower can’t run on a damaged rear tire. Here’s how to install a new one.…
Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.
Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…
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