How to Repair a Lawnmower

Summary: In these instructional videos, you will learn the basics of lawnmower maintenance. There are two kinds of mowers in current use – reel and rotary mowers. The first of the two kinds cuts grass in a scissor-like action, using one stationary blade and one spinning blade. The rotary mower however uses only spinning blades and cuts the grass at a very high speed. This is the most common type of mower and it uses an internal combustion engine to power the mechanism.

Are you having trouble balancing the cutting deck of your small engine lawnmower? Our expert will teach you how to do this and many other things including careful removal of the engine’s cutting blade. You will also see how to sharpen the blade and reinstall it safely and efficiently. Watch as our lawnmower maintenance expert removes and reinstalls a carburetor on a small engine lawnmower. Learn how cleaning the carburetor can improve the working mechanism of your lawnmower and see first hand how to change the oil and spark plugs. If you need to torque the head bolts on your mower, our expert can show you how to do this step by step. Learn from an expert how to improve the working order of your mower by using fuel stabilizers. Lawnmower maintenance never looked so easy!