Walk-behind lawn mower articles
These walk-behind lawn mower articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the most from your mower. From troubleshooting why your lawn mower won't start to how to perform a tune-up or change a blade, we have the advice and tips to keep your mower performing at its best. For more DIY advice, check out our lawn mower repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your gas walk-behind mowers
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Learn how a blade removal tool makes replacing the blade easier and safer...
Learn about the different kinds of mower blades and how to maintain them....
See how to tune up your mower once a year to keep it running well....
A dull blade leaves grass tips tattered. Sharpen it several times a season. Here's how....
A blade obstruction, bad recoil starter or locked-up engine can prevent the pull cord on your mower from working. See ho...
Check whether a clogged air filter, bad spark plug or contaminated gas is why your lawn mower won’t start....
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It's easy to install a replacement wheel on your walk-behind lawn mower if the wheel is damaged. Just follow the steps i...
Prevent your mower deck from rusting by following our advice for keeping grass clippings from sticking....
Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers
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Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up...
Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade...
Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key...
Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel...
Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba...
Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent...
Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.
How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor
The carburetor mixes air with fuel to drive the piston. Rebuild the carburetor if it's clogged or leaks....
How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine
Replace the recoil starter if it doesn't move when you pull the starter rope....
How to replace a lawn mower wheel
Learn how replace a damaged wheel on a walk-behind lawn mower—it's a quick, easy fix....