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Troubleshooting

Solutions for common lawn care challenges and equipment problems, featuring expert diagnoses and practical fixes for both garden issues and mowing equipment maintenance.

Why Your Mower Won’t Start (And How to Fix It Yourself)

November 12, 2025 by michael
Close-up of a person grounding a removed spark plug against a gas lawn mower’s engine, open air filter housing visible, with blurred tools and a fuel can in the background under bright overcast light.

**Check the fuel system first**—old gasoline loses combustibility after 30 days, causing 80% of starting … Read more

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Your John Deere Compact Tractor Won’t Start? Fix These Common Problems Fast

November 8, 2025 by michael
Green and yellow John Deere compact tractor with hood open while a gloved hand inspects the fuel line and battery cables; blurred barn and pasture in the background under soft daylight.

**Check the fuel system first when your John Deere won’t start**—verify there’s fresh, clean fuel … Read more

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Why Most Lawn Mowers Aren’t 2-Cycle Engines (And What That Means for Your Maintenance)

November 6, 2025 by michael
Walk-behind lawn mower on a garage floor with a red gas can and small motor oil bottle beside it; a string trimmer and hanging tools are softly blurred in the background.

Check your lawn mower’s fuel cap right now—if it says “2-cycle” or shows an oil-to-gas … Read more

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Your Lawn Mower Won’t Start After Winter? Here’s Why (And the Fix)

October 31, 2025 by michael
Medium shot of a person pulling the starter cord on a gas lawn mower on patchy spring grass, with a red fuel can and spark plug socket beside the mower, under soft overcast light and a blurred suburban garage in the background.

Check the fuel first—old gas from last season has likely degraded and lost combustibility, making … Read more

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Your Riding Mower Won’t Start Even With a New Battery? Here’s Why

October 30, 2025 by michael
Gloved hand uses multimeter probes on a riding lawn mower’s starter solenoid and battery terminal, with a new battery installed and a slightly corroded ground clamp visible; mower hood open in a garage, blurred seat and safety switch in the background.

You’ve installed a fresh battery, turned the key with anticipation, and… nothing. That sinking frustration … Read more

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Perfect Lawn Mower Belt Tension: Fix Common Problems and Prevent Costly Repairs

October 22, 2025 by michael
"Close-up of a lawn mower showing the belt system, illustrating proper tensioning for efficient mowing."

Proper belt tension stands as the cornerstone of your lawn mower’s performance and longevity. A … Read more

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Get Your Dormant Lawn Mower Running Again (Without Breaking a Sweat)

October 19, 2025 by michael
"Lawn mower on a clean workshop bench prepared for maintenance, with workshop tools blurred in the background."

Reviving a dormant lawn mower requires specific steps to avoid common starting issues and potential … Read more

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Fix Your Silent Riding Mower: Expert Solutions When There’s No Click

October 15, 2025 by michael
"Conceptual illustration of riding mower troubleshooting with diagnostic tools like a multimeter, battery, and solenoid components, reflecting expert solutions for maintenance."

When your riding mower fails to produce even a clicking sound when you turn the … Read more

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Grasping John Deere 4100 Problems and Fixes

September 6, 2023 by michael
Concept of John Deere 4100 problems and solutions

John Deere 4100 problems can include a slipping PTO clutch, a flat or faulty battery, … Read more

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A Deep Dive into Troy Bilt Mustang 50 Problems

September 3, 2023 by michael
Concept of Troy Bilt Mustang 50 problems and solutions

Common Troy Bilt Mustang 50 problems include ignition issues such as a dirty spark plug … Read more

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