April 20, 2023

Riding mower & lawn tractor articles

From helping you troubleshoot why your riding mower won't start to how to level a mower deck to get an even cut, these articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect help you get the most from your riding mower or lawn tractor. For additional DIY advice, check out our riding mower and lawn tractor repair help section for common symptoms and step-by-step repair instructions.

Riding Mowers & Tractors

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

How to read a wiring schematic video

How to read a wiring schematic video

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.…

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…

Riding mower parts and supplies to stock up on video

Riding mower parts and supplies to stock up on video

Keep these 6 things on hand to keep the mower season running smoothly.…

Riding lawn mower engine spins but won't start video

Riding lawn mower engine spins but won't start video

Troubleshoot fuel, spark and compression issues.…

Riding lawn mower engine dies when you release the brake video

Riding lawn mower engine dies when you release the brake video

Find out how to check the seat switch to see if it’s broken or unplugged.…

Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

Learn how to connect cables safely to jump-start your mower’s battery.…

How to tune up a riding lawn mower video

How to tune up a riding lawn mower video

Learn how to change the oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plug and fuel filter.…

3 riding lawn mower myths video

3 riding lawn mower myths video

Don't get taken for a ride! Get the low-down on 3 common misperceptions.…

Charging a battery in a riding lawn mower video

Charging a battery in a riding lawn mower video

Learn how to use a battery charger if your mower battery is dead.…

How to change the oil in a riding lawn mower video

How to change the oil in a riding lawn mower video

Learn how to drain the old oil and add new oil to your mower.…

How to clean the air filter in your lawn tractor

How to clean the air filter in your lawn tractor

Cleaning the air filter in a lawn tractor takes just minutes and improves engine performance.…

How to keep grass clippings from sticking to a mower deck

How to keep grass clippings from sticking to a mower deck

Prevent your mower deck from rusting by following our advice for keeping grass clippings from sticking.…

Riding mower and tractor common questions

Riding mower and tractor common questions

You might find the answers to your questions about your riding mower or lawn tractor in this list of frequently asked qu…

rear-engine riding mowers

Should I get an electric riding mower?

Should I get an electric riding mower?

Get help deciding whether to make the switch to a battery-powered riding mower…

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools for 2023

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools for 2023

Learn about the top 10 must-have electric lawn & garden tools for 2023…

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How to tell if a fuse is blown

How to tell if a fuse is blown

Learn how to tell whether a fuse is blown…

When to maintain a zero-turn lawn tractor

When to maintain a zero-turn lawn tractor

Learn what you can do to keep your zero-turn lawn tractor cutting well.…

How to check the safety interlock circuits on a zero-turn lawn tractor

How to check the safety interlock circuits on a zero-turn lawn tractor

Learn how to check the safety interlock circuits on a zero-turn mower.…

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How to tell if a fuse is blown

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Learn how to tell whether a fuse is blown…

front-engine lawn tractors

Should I get an electric riding mower?

Should I get an electric riding mower?

Get help deciding whether to make the switch to a battery-powered riding mower…

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

Choose a symptom to see related riding mower and lawn tractor repairs.

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

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

Get your sputtering carburetor running smoothly in 60 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less