Lawn Mower Maintenance

Which Side of Mower Blade Goes Up?

Hey y’all, it’s Jeff here. Let me tell you about the time I learned the hard way that the orientation of your lawn mower blades can make a big difference. So, I had this old push mower that I inherited from my grandfather and it was starting to leave uneven cuts on my grass. I…
Should Mower Blades Be Parallel or Perpendicular?

Hey y’all, it’s Jeff here. Let me tell you about the time I learned the hard way that the orientation of your lawn mower blades can make a big difference. So, I had this old push mower that I inherited from my grandfather and it was starting to leave uneven cuts on my grass. I…
Does Orientation of Lawn Mower Blades Matter?

Hey y’all, it’s Jeff here. Let me tell you about the time I learned the hard way that the orientation of your lawn mower blades can make a big difference. So, I had this old push mower that I inherited from my grandfather and it was starting to leave uneven cuts on my grass. I…
Should You Balance Your Lawn Mower Blades?

Hey y’all, it’s Jeff again. Let me tell you about the time I learned the hard way why balancing your lawn mower blades is important. So, I had this old push mower that I inherited from my grandfather and it was starting to leave uneven cuts on my grass. I figured it was probably just…
How to Tell if Your Lawn Mower Blades are Unbalanced

Hey y’all, it’s Jeff here. Let me tell you a funny story about the time I tried to balance my lawn mower blades on my own. So, I had this old push mower that I inherited from my grandfather and it was starting to leave uneven cuts on my grass. I figured it was probably…
How Do I Know If My Lawn Mower Blade Is Balanced?

I’ll admit it, I’ve always been kind of a DIY guy. I like to take things apart and see how they work, and I’m always up for a good challenge. So when I first got my lawn mower, I was determined to learn everything there was to know about it. But boy, did I have…
How to Change the Oil in Your Hydrostatic Transmission

Hey y’all, it’s your boy Jeff here. Now I’m no mechanic, but I like to think of myself as a DIY kind of guy. And when it comes to my lawn mower, I like to take good care of it. That’s why I make sure to regularly change the oil in the hydrostatic transmission. But…
What Happens If You Don’t Change Hydraulic Fluid?

Hey there, my name is Jeff and I’m here to talk about the importance of changing hydraulic fluid. As a mechanic, I’ve seen firsthand the consequences of neglecting to change this important fluid. And trust me, it’s not pretty. Funny Story: I remember one time I had a customer bring in their backhoe because it…
How do I Know if my Lawn Mower Needs New Spark Plugs?

If you have left your lawn mower for a long without turning it on, you may experience some difficulties. For instance, I often find my engine struggling to start when I go on vacations or after winter. How do I know if my lawn mower needs new spark plugs? If my engine refuses to kick…
Can I Use Premium Gas in my Toro lawn Mower?

The easiest way I can prolong the life of my Toro lawn mower is by using the right gas. If I use the wrong gas can affect the fuel system and your mower’s engine. The best type of gas to use on a Toro lawn mower gas is the low ethanol content or ethanol free…