A mower pull cord that has gone solid, or that pulls out a few centimetres and jams, almost never means the engine is finished. In most cases the cause is one of a short list of problems you can check ...

You simply won’t get the cleanest cut.

A man sitting on a riding lawn mower - ALPA PROD/Shutterstock An even cut when mowing can mean the difference between a beautiful yard and a ragged mess. Even the most reliable gas riding mower brands ...

All you have to do is steer.

You shouldn't use old gasoline with your lawn mower or it can lead to some undesirable results. That said, you still need to recognize when its time to restock.