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When a Self-Propelled Mower Loses its Pull
Q: My self-propelled mower doesn’t pull as strong as it used to. What’s wrong and how can I fix it? A: The drive system in … Read more
Mr. Weingartz
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Air Filter Maintenance
Q: I have an air filter with a paper inside and a foam piece around the outside. Do I need to change both every year? … Read more
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The Right Amount of Water For Your Lawn
Q: How do I know how much water my lawn is getting? A: Set an empty soup can in the middle of the watering area. … Read more
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Moving from a Push Mower to a Riding Mower
Q: I think I’m ready to upgrade from a push mower to a riding mower, but I’ve never even been on one. Can you help? … Read more
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Last Season’s Fuel Leads to Machine Not Starting
Q: I forgot to drain the fuel out of my machine at the end of last year and now it won’t start. What can I … Read more
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Combatting “Deck Droop”
Q: I have an older lawn tractor; the height of cut doesn’t seem to be as high as it was twenty years ago. I have … Read more
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Replace an Edger Blade Each Season
Q: I have a walk-behind lawn edger. I use it to edge my driveway and sidewalks (I live on a corner lot, so it gets used … Read more
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Starting a Vegetable Garden
Q: I’m thinking of trying a backyard vegetable garden. How do I get started? A: Small tillers that are designed for home use make gardening a much … Read more
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Run It at Full Throttle
Q: It seems like my lawn looks nicer when I run my mower at full throttle. Is it okay to run it ‘wide-open’ all of … Read more