How To Replace Lawn Mower Tires

Lawn Mower Tires - The Essential Difference

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The essential difference in replacing a car tire and flat tire of a lawn mower is,

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* You do not carry a spare tire with you all the time when you move along with your lawn mower.

* Your equipments for replacing the tire like jack, spanners etc. are not with you, they are in your basement workshop.

* Your house is nearby so you can summon help from your family members.

* You may not be in a hurry to change the tire and you are not putting anyone to difficulty by leaving a vehicle with a flat tire on your premises, as you would if you leave your vehicle on a public road.

* You can change the tire at a more convenient time.

* Depending upon the size of tire, you may require some external help.

Changing the tire

A lawn mower works on an undulating surface too. Therefore if your tire has gone flat where not all the tires are on a level surface, do not try to change a flat tire at that place. Depending upon where the tire has gone flat, you can change the following procedure slightly, but ensure that the spirit of safety precautions is not violated.

If you have a portable air compressor with you, (even a foot operated one will do), try to inflate the tires and then shift your lawn tractor to a flat and level surface, it will be best for the tractor. If you do not have an air compressor and the flat area is nearby, take your tractor in, as is condition, to the flat surface. The lawn mower tires are a rugged lot. The tire will take this punishment without a murmur.

The procedure for changing the tire is as follows.

* You have already brought the tractor on a flat and level surface. Park it there. Shut off the engine. Pull the hand brake and remove the tractor keys in order to prevent accidental re-starting.

* Clean the tire to be replaced and the area around the tire with water. This will take away any dirt from the nuts holding the tires and reduce the work load on you while taking out the tire.

* Loosen the nuts holding the tire slightly. Make it a point to ensure that all the nuts are loosened slightly. Any one remaining to be loosened might give you a problem later on. Do not back off completely. Just loosen them and that is all. If you are not in a position to back off even a single nut, do not proceed further. Retighten the loosened nuts and ask for professional help.

* Fix up other wheels with a wheel lock or slip a wooden plank or a stone so that the wheel may not move. Do this to two wheels at least.

* Next slip a hydraulic jack or a crew jack at a convenient place on the chassis, (This place is usually indicated in the maintenance manual) and raise the wheel to be replaced).

* Back off all the nuts holding the wheel and take out the wheel. You may require some help in this as the lawn wheels are slightly larger than car wheels.

* After taking out the wheel, clean the brake drum (if you have one) and wash off all the dirt that has collected, remove anything lodged in there.

* Put a new wheel and get the other one repaired.

Safety Precautions

* Wear hand gloves all the time. This will prevent injuries to your hand.

* When loosening the nuts, give particular attention to slippage of spanners. They can cause serious injuries to hand or head as you will not be able to control your movement when spanner slips.

* NEVER EVER change a tire on an undulating surface. There are many cases when the jacks have slipped from their position due to this and deaths have resulted from persons being crushed beneath lawn mower.

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Lawn Aerators - The Best Way to Get Plush, Green Lawns

Aerating your lawn grass is necessary to get good and healthy growth of the grass. Lawn aerators are basically equipments that can help you aerate your lawn to encourage plush growth of the grass by enabling the roots to take in more air and sunlight.

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The process of aeration involves coring or making holes in the lawn extracting small amounts or plugs of soil in the process. The advantages of this procedure include good supply of oxygen into the roots of the grass and allowing the soil to breathe freely. It also helps the nutrients and fertilizers to reach the depths of the soil making it available to the roots directly. When you do not aerate your lawn, only half the quantity of fertilizers reach the roots and the rest are lost on the surface itself. The other benefit of aeration is that the soil gets loosened up taking in more water and the process also helps to break up the thatch.

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There are both manual and power lawn aerators which can be used to aerate or core the soil of your lawn.

The manual lawn aerators will have spikes or hollow cylinders which is used to core and remove plugs of soil. This equipment will keep you on your feet while you push it around the lawn which is quite useful as an exercise too. Manual aerators are quite good for the process and also cheap when compared to power ones but these can be quite labor intensive especially when you have a large lawn or require to aerate a park or stadium.

Power lawn aerators are expensive and hence are rented for household purposes. These commercial machines both have spikes or cores for aerating the lawn and are quite easy to use. The coring version of the equipment is most effective and is ideal for large lawns, fields and parks. If you have inbuilt sprinklers on the ground, take care while using aerators especially the power ones as they are torn through and destroy the sprinklers.

It is best to aerate your lawn twice a year though you can do it three to four times if you are doing it for the first time and the soil is quite rigid and compact. Spring, late summer or fall are the best times to do this process; if you live in an arid climate, twice a year aeration is a must whereas in wet areas, once a year is more than sufficient. It is also necessary to water your lawn well the previous day of aeration so that the soil is soft and easy to core. But make sure that you do not pour too much water and make it muddy which makes it difficult to aerate and is ineffective.

Once you have aerated the lawn, you can leave the soil plugs on the grass itself and then plug them back later. The plugs will also break up on their own which will be effective for the breakdown of the thatch.

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Benefits of a Lawn Roller

It does not take a trained eye to spot many of the problems that can occur with a lawn. When you see brown spots popping up across a lawn, you know that there is something wrong with either your watering methods or the nutrients in the soil. These are common problems that occur frequently even for those who are experienced in lawn care. However, there are other more obscure problems that can be confusing and difficult to manage. When you have uneven areas on your lawn, whether they have been there for ages or have just appeared, a special tool is needed to remedy the problem.

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Uneven areas of a lawn are best fixed with a tool called a garden roller. This is a specialty tool that you don't see in many people's collection of yard tools. This tool uses a heavy roller drum to flatten out bumps in a yard. Yard rollers are efficient in what they do because they are quite heavy, flattening the ground in just a few passes. Simply stomping on the ground with your feet doesn't work because your body weight is not enough to flatten the ground. A roller has a wide surface area which is flat and smooth, resulting in a professional and refined look.

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The push rollers have a handle which users can hold while rolling the tool around. If there are bumpy areas on your lawn, these can often be flattened if the ground is not compacted. If it is compacted, you will need to shovel out the bulk of the mound before rolling over it. The ground must then be re-seeded. For bare lawns that do not have grass on them, seeds can be rolled into the ground with these rollers. This presses the seeds into the ground where they will be safe from birds and receive the nutrients they need.

Since these drums can be quite heavy, not everyone will be capable of pushing them around. If you need a larger roller or simply don't want to push it around, there are versions that can attach to small tractors. The drum must be filled with water or sand before using to make it heavy. When not filled, the roller becomes light enough to manage and even hang on a hook in the garage. The wider the drum, the less passes you will need to make to cover the problem area.

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Riding Lawn Mower Review - Is the New Husqvarna Rider R155 AWD the Right Lawn Mower for You?

What factors are important to you when choosing a riding lawn mower? The best lawn mower for your lawn depends on a number of factors including the size of the lawn and the number of obstacles, such as fountains, benches, flower beds etc. If you have a large lawn with many obstacles and uneven grass, then a highly maneuverable riding mower will probably be the most suitable. A riding lawn mower that can cope with slopes, wet grass, and obstacles and also finely dices the cuttings to provide excellent lawn fertilizer is the new Husqvarna Rider R155 AWD and it may be just what you are looking for.

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The Husqvarna Rider R155 AWD is one of the best lawn mowers for large uneven lawns. It is a well built mower that is designed to be extremely maneuverable, so it is ideal if your lawn has many obstacles like flower beds or trees. The new AWD (all wheel drive) is automatic and loss of traction will force it to engage on all four wheels. The Husqvarna Rider can easily cope with a lawn that is is sloped or when mowing in wet conditions.

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The maneuverability is further enhanced by the unique articulated steering system which allows the rear pair of wheels to swing in underneath the machine. The result is superior maneuverability with a 4 inch turning radius at full lock.

The mower has 3 cutting blades and a front mounted cutting deck. Cutting heights can be set from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. The front mounted cutting deck gives excellent accessibility into corners and under benches and bushes. The use of 3 blades makes for very efficient cutting and mulching and the removable BioChip, when installed, causes the clippings to be chopped into mulch under the cutting deck before falling onto the lawn and quickly turning into fertiliser.

The Husqvarna Rider R155 AWD comes with a pressure lubricated Kohler OHV-engine and wheel weights with ball bearings ensure maximum grip while ensuring minimum stress on the transmission. The blades are engaged automatically when the cutting deck is lowered and all controls are easy to reach from the driver's seat. The seat itself is reasonably comfortable although some engine vibrations can be felt. the lack of a flat flat floor over the deck may make it harder to mount for less nimble gardeners.

Although the Husqvarna Rider R155 AWD is expensive (more than $US9000 for the basic model) it should provide years of excellent service. Slightly cheaper, without the AWD, is the Husqvarna Rider R155G2. A good choice of riding lawn mower that will have your lawn looking professionally finished in minimum time.

Advantages

Very maneuverable Easy to operate Well designed and built for long life Excellent mulching ability
Disadvantages

Expensive Awkward to mount Engine vibrations can be annoying if mowing for long periods
Conclusion

The Husqvarna Rider R155 AWD is a well built, very maneuverable mower that will make mowing a large, uneven lawn that has obstacles and slopes very easy. The mulching ability is a nice addition but the expensive price tag will put this mower out of the reach of many gardeners. It's sturdy construction and long life will make it a good mower to look out for in the future as a secondhand bargain.

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Lawn Mower Go Kart - How it is Done With a Vertical Engine

I get asked the question every day "How Do I Use My Old Lawn Mower Engine To Run A Go Kart?"

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Well the answer comes in about three different forms:

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-Gear Box Drive
-Flipped Engine: Vertical to Horizontal Conversion
-Twisted Belt Drive

Each one of these systems is seeking to solve the vertical engine drive problem: vertical engines have their shafts pointing up and down. The question is: "How in the world do I get the wheels that spin horizontally, to spin using a vertical shaft?"

This is the age old question of transmissions and engine orientation layouts.

I will tell you that when most people look at the options of what it takes to use an old vertical engine, and they just throw it back into the corner.

But I think that most do that because the solutions look so ominous.

I remember as a kid looking at a vertical engine drive go kart and being very impressed by it. Unfortunately, because I was a kid (8 years old) I didn't have the foggiest idea how that go kart was actually using that engine. It still in my memory looks like a bunch of belts and pulleys. That's all I got out of it.

Most would think that you have to be a mechanical genius to actually get a vertical engine to work on a go kart. But you really don't, you need to understand some basic mechanics, and then it is doable.

To start out with, some understanding about vertical engines is needed.

First of all, the vertical engine typically has some down sides that most overlook, it has a 7/8 th's drive shaft. Try finding a pulley or clutch that is going to fit that!

Secondly, vertical engines that have a blade attached directly to the engine, utilize the blade as a flywheel. The engine will not run well, it at all without the blade, or an extra weight system.

Thirdly, a vertical engine internally is designed to run vertically, because of the oil dispersion mechanisms that are inside. They range from flinger splashers that run off of the cam shaft, or actual oil pumps that run off of the cam shaft.

If the engine is put on its side, the flingers, and the pumps will be running in air. As a consequence no oil will be flung at the internal parts, and the engine will seize up in short order.

Additionally, the connecting rods are not designed to take in oil as a horizontal engine. Typically, the rod will have a hole in the top of the crank journal that will accept oil. If this hole is absent, no oil will enter via that channel, and the, yes as you guessed it, the rod will seize up solid on the crank journal.

Fourthly, the carburetor set up on a vertical engine is designed to run vertical. A modified carburetor mount is required to run the engine horizontal. Additionally, the governor mechanism, will be, for all intensive purposes (unless you are a mechanical genius), render useless and non operational. In other words you could over rev the engine easily (to some of us that is not an issue, but with an unskilled driver, this can be a very larger problem!)

With all this ominous information, it looks pretty grim from the surface. I have some good news, and that is: no it is not as ominous as it looks. There is a very doable, very cheap solution, that just waits to be discussed...

Next time the different methods, their pluses and minuses...

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Lawn Boy 10640 Mower - Where to Get Great Deals

Are you searching for a great Lawn Boy 10640 deal? If you have answered yes to that question, then this is the article for you. If you know exactly where to look, you can get a good price for this mower. You aren't the only one looking for a good price on this mower, as many other lawn enthusiasts are also on the hunt. Read on and I'll tell you how to get the deal.

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So are gas mowers going obsolete today?

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While it is indeed true that electric mowers are overshadowing gas mowers, manufacturers will never stop building the old gas mowers. The reason why? Because it is old school and serves the purpose very well - to get your lawn cut evenly and deeply. And because of rising gas prices, the lawn mower companies are taking pages out of car companies books and making them greener and more fuel efficient. This in turn lessens your hassle and keeps hundreds of dollars in your pocket.

What do lawn enthusiasts look for in a lawn mower nowadays?

They look for certain things, and in a gas mower their expectations are very high. First, they look at the weight of the mower. The lighter the mower, the easier it will be to get the job done and the more convenience it will bring them to their day. Secondly, they want options on what to do with their grass. Some enthusiasts bag their grass, some like to mulch, and still others let their grass discharge to the side. Third, and most importantly, they don't want to struggle to get the mower started. While most gas mowers retain the pull start, others have an effortless alternative to start such as a key, button, or combination of both.

The Lawn Boy 10640 has what they are looking for, along with many other features and benefits that the enthusiasts drool over.

How do you get a good deal on the mower?

While each and every one of your friends are buying the mower at the very first price point they see, they don't realize that they could get it a whole lot cheaper. Always look at the shipping options both ways as well. It does take a lot of research, but knowing that you can get the mower for the cheapest price possible will make it worth it.

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Getting a Bargain on the Best Lawn Mowers

If you have created a list of the ten best lawn mowers, then you may find yourself wondering how you will fit one of them into your budget. Unfortunately, when you visit your local gardening store, you may find that they do not have lay away plans, or their credit contracts are beyond your capacity. Rather than settle for a cheaper mower, you should make it a point to search for the best lawn mowers online.

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When you shop online for the best lawn mower, you will have a chance to look at other models produced by the same manufacturer. This may even give you chance to find a brand new lawn mower that has a model number preceding the one that you are currently interested in. Surprisingly enough, you will find that models from last year, or the year before will not change by that much. On the other hand, the price may be as much as 50% less.

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During the process of searching for a bargain on the best lawnmowers, you should always keep warranty issues in mind. If you are not certain that the warranty will be upheld by the factory, then you may want to look for merchant that will provide an extended policy. This is especially important to consider if you are buying a riding mower, or some other expensive model that may break down sooner rather than later. Fortunately, once you find a suitable type of warranty coverage, you are likely to find that the purchase cost will still be cheaper than what you would have paid locally.

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Free Lawn Mower - The Best Riding Lawn Mowers

If you're looking for the best riding mowers around and better yet looking to get one for free, the opportunity does exist believe it or not. Like everyone else, you've probably been to Home Depot, Lowes or even True Value looking for a new lawn mower. Depending on the size of the yard you are looking to cut will determine what type of mower you actually need.

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Lawn mowers can range anywhere form as little as to as much as ,000 for an nice riding lawn mower and to be quite truthful not everyone has this kind of money for a brand new lawn mower. However there is a way to get a mower for free and I am going to explain how it works in just a minute. First let me say that there are tons of free offers and great steals online, you just have to take the time to search for them and when you find them it's like hitting a goldmine that's never been tapped.

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If you're looking for the latest top brand lawn mower such as John Deere, Snapper, Bob-Cat, Honda, or any other popular brands they are more than likely going to be your best bet for a quality mower. I've found over the years that a Snapper mower lasts a lot than a cheaper mower. The blades needed sharpened less often and I had a lot less mechanical trouble, in fact I hardly ever experienced any mechanical trouble over a 15 year period.

After researching online you can find various websites that will giveaway lawn mowers, gardening tools, and lawn care items. To be quite truthful a lot of them are completely legit and you really can get something for free. Most of these sites require you to complete program requirements which in some cases far outweigh the total cost you would pay for a lawn mower.

A simple search on "free lawn mower" will pull up any sites related to free giveaways, just make sure to read the terms and conditions when completing the program requirements. Like I said earlier, it works and they are completely legit and again in a lot of cases great bargains.

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Riding Lawn Mowers For Sale - Best Place to Find Riding Lawn Mowers For Sale

If you are wondering where to find riding lawn mowers for sale, you are not alone. Many people think they are restricted to their local hardware store or Sears or Home Depot. But in reality there are many other options available.

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Often, the best place to find riding lawn mowers for sale is on the Internet. As with most products, you can generally get the best price online. But beware of shipping charges! They can run quite high for heavy or big ticket items.   Some vendors will allow you the opportunity to pick up the mower at their store while still giving you the special online price.

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You may want to consider buying a riding mower that has been used. Again, we find the best bargains can be had online. eBay and Craigslist.com can be a source of inventory, but you will want to purchase locally so you can personally inspect the item before purchasing. Just be sure to ask your seller specific questions about quality and maintenance, and make sure to get detailed photographs of any imperfections or other problems. If possible, you might want to use an online escrow company to protect you from any potential misrepresentation.

Factors to consider when buying a mower include price and brand reputation. Along with the basics like: how do you plan to use your machine; and what type of terrain will you be covering. Some of the better mower brands are Husqvarna, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Toro, MTD, Craftsman, Gravely, and Kubota.

There are many places to find riding lawn mowers for sale. It is important to do a little research beforehand to ensure that you are getting the best value and price possible.

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Used Riding Lawn Mowers - Tips On Buying Used Riding Lawn Mowers

If you have decided to purchase a riding lawn mower then buying a used one can definitely save you money. Since the initial investment for such kind of riding mower is quire high some homeowners tend to go for used lawn care equipment.

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Where can you find such equipment for low rated than normal one?

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There are many ways to find used home improvement machinery of all kinds. Here are some of the ways to find them

1) Online auction websites such as eBay.com is a good place to start with. Everyday thousands of items are sold and purchased on ebay in the form of auction bidding. You can find a good quality riding lawn mower on ebay too.

2) Look for classified ad websites where both sellers and buyers place classified ads to buy or sell lawn mowers of all types. Many such websites have local classified sections to make it easier to find the perfect machine close to your home. This will save you time and you will get to actually view the riding lawn mower before you purchase it.

3) Visit online discussion forums that are related to home improvement and gardening equipment. You will find many people that want to sell their own machines. This is a good way to establish a contact with like-minded people. You will also get some great quality tips from others who have purchase used equipment before.

Apart from these there are many ways to find a used mower that perfectly fits your requirements. Once you find such a machine make sure you examine the mower thoroughly. If you are not aware of the complexities of different parts of riding lawn mower, you can ask for help from a technician to go with you.

Here are some of the important points you should ask the owner about the riding lawn mower he is trying to sell.

1) Always ask for guarantees about the mower.

2) Ask about any replaced spare parts and how much money was spent on those parts

3) Ask why in the first place the owner wants to sell

4) Ask about frequency of servicing the machine needs and where it can be done near your local place.

5) Ask about the running cost of the lawn mower. Running cost includes a simple calculation of how much gas is requires mowing a particular area of lawn.

Careful attention towards minor aspects of buying a used riding lawn mower can certainly save you a lot of money and give you the best quality machine.

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How to Buy a Used Ride-on Lawn Mower

Are you sick of pushing a lawn mower around the yard for hours, but just can't afford the high price tag of a new ride on lawn mower?  If this sounds like you, then your best option may be buying a used one.  Although a new mower might last you a little longer, buying a used ride on lawn mower has some great advantages as well.

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One advantage of buying used is that you can easily find a better riding mower than you could afford to buy new.  You can get one with a more powerful engine, wider mowing deck, more durable components, and even a zero turning radius.  Superior lawn mower tractors tend to last longer than their cheaply-made counterparts, so buying a great used mower might be smarter than buying a cheap new one. 

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When looking for a used ride on lawn mower, keep in mind that many sellers also have attachments that came with the machine.  You can often negotiate to purchase the mower and either get the attachments for free, or pay a small price for them.  Since attachments generally cost hundreds of dollars each when bought new, getting them thrown into the deal is a great bargain if you need them. Common attachments to look for are baggers, mulching kits, pull-behind carts, and snow throwers. 

When shopping for used ride on lawn mowers, here are a few things to check:
Look for signs of rust on the mower. Rusty tractors can fall apart pretty quickly Make sure the engine isn't leaking oil or gas, and it starts and runs smoothly Check the tires for wear to avoid having to replace costly tires.  Inspect the belts on both the engine and under the cutting deck for wear.  A major cause of lawn mower breakdowns is a snapped belt.  Drive around the yard and make sure it brakes and switches gears smoothly and easily.  Ride on lawn mowers can have either automatic or manual gear shifts.Where to find a good used mower
You can find used ride on mowers both online and in print classifieds.  Sites like craiglist.org and kijiji.com are good places to look.  In addition, your local lawn mower repair shop might have some good used mowers for sale as well.  Although they might cost more than buying them from an individual, there are some great advantages to buying one at a store.  First, the store most certainly checked out the mower and made any necessary repairs.  Second, a shop will most likely give you at least a one year warranty, so you will have some peace of mind in case it breaks down.  You won't get this if you buy it from an individual.  Depending on the type of ride on mower that you want, expect to pay anywhere from a hundred dollars up to a few thousand dollars for a barely used top of the line lawn tractor.  Sometimes buying two or three used ride on mowers can work out cheaper in the long run than buying one new one.

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