10 May 2008 - 17:30What kind of gas does a lawn mower take?

Lacey asked:

ok this iis a stupid question and I know what the answers gonna be but I just wanted to make sure.
Ok what kind of gas does a lawn mower take and is it the same as lighter gas because lighter gas is alot less stronger

Question posted courtesy of: Alexander
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10 May 2008 - 17:00Why does my lawn mower keep shutting off?

Nash M asked:

My lawn mower is about two years old. But when I mow it works fine for a while then shuts off. I’ve cleaned the filter, it has plenty of gas, and the oil is good. A friend said to spray a little WD-40 on it and it worked fine for a minute and then the same thing again. Can’t figure out exactly the problem is. Any answers or suggestions?

Question posted courtesy of: Craig
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28 April 2008 - 18:54i put gas inside the carb. of my lawn mower and it runs, but if i pull the cord it will not start any tips ?

chicken asked:

when i pull the cord nothing happens not even a put put sound ? its a craftman lawn mower.

Question posted courtesy of: Leslie
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26 April 2008 - 5:11How do I change the belt of my riding lawn mower?

greenegardens asked:

I have a Bolens riding lawn mower and the belt snapped. We have a replacement belt, but can’t find my owners manual - I need to know where/how to tighten it? Anybody please?
I have accessed the company’s website to get a manual download, however they do for whatever reason do not recognize the serial and model number on the riding mower… I am not sure why - as I have tried it with dots, slashes, hyphens and spaces [the only thing missing are the bells and whistles] and still no results…

I am sure eventually I’ll figure it out - or take to the next repair place - it’s simply that I would have liked to get the grass cut this weekend…

Question posted courtesy of: Cody

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23 April 2008 - 18:26how do I clean a carburetor on a briggs and stratton lawn mower?

tcosta6 asked:

I have a briggs and stratton lawn mower. I’ve owned for about a year. It has never started easily, and now will not start at all. I am guessing that the carburetor needs to be cleaned. Can anyone provide instructions specifically for briggs and stratton lawn mowers (not sure of the model, bought it last year for about $140) regarding how to remove and clean the carburetor, and what the other causes may be?

Question posted courtesy of: Mary
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22 April 2008 - 11:35What is the best cost effective lawn mower for a teenage business?

Gotta know asked:

I don’t think the push reel mower will work or a corded one since I wouldn’t want to ask for an outlet while doing a lawn if I don’t know the customer.

Question posted courtesy of: Harry
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21 April 2008 - 7:46How do you drain oil from a lawn mower?

Nix asked:

So I’m not good with gas powered vehicles. I left oil and some gas (I think) in my lawn mower this past winter thinking it wouldn’t be a big problem.

Well, now it is. It won’t start. I read on another question that I had to drain out the old oil (which is now an ugly gray color) but I don’t know how.

How do you drain it out without turning the mower upside down and shaking it? And is there anything else I need to do to get my mower up and running?

Question posted courtesy of: Bessie

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20 April 2008 - 7:11When a lawn mower specifies “Grasscatcher included”, does that mean that picks up the trimmed grass?

RAM asked:

I really don’t know anything about lawn mowers and i’m trying to buy one online. I’d like a lawn mower that picks up the cutted grass. Thank you for your advice.

Question posted courtesy of: Steve
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15 April 2008 - 9:50What’s a cheap way to store a riding lawn mower?

Graciela asked:

My aunt offered me a good deal on her old riding lawn mower and I really want to buy it. Unfortunately, I have no place for it. My garage is too small, and our cars barely fit already. I have no shed and can’t afford to build one. Are there any other options?

Question posted courtesy of: Jerry
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11 April 2008 - 15:29How do I dispose of a non-functioning lawn mower?

Jcamber asked:

I have an electric, battery rechargeable lawn mower that won’t take a charge anymore. I checked with my local service store but it’s more expensive to fix it than to just buy a new mower so I’ve decided to go with the new mower. Now I don’t know what to do with this old one, specially given it’s electric and you shouldn’t throw away batteries… what to do?

Question posted courtesy of: Thelma
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