A “vapor locked” lawn mower can be a frustrating experience. This situation is also commonly referred to as “flooding” the engine. When you have a vapor locked lawn mower, the engine will not start. Let’s look at the cause and talk about how to fix it. The good news is that it’s quite a simple repair.
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If you’re wondering how to remove lawn mower tire from rim, come on in and let’s talk about it! It’s one of the most common repairs you’ll need to learn how to fix, so let’s get started.
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This tractor restoration has taken quite some time. Over a year in fact. I did, however, manage to make some progress on our Toro 880 lawn tractor restoration over the past few weeks.
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This snowblower rebuild was a lot of fun. I got to try some new things – mainly a paint restoration as well as valve tuning. There were a few hiccups, but in this video you can see how it all turned out.
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This Snow Boss 500 was the first snowblower that I finally got around to fixing. It only took me three years. If you remember, I bought 5 snowblowers for a grand total of $6.00, so $1.20 each. And then, they sat.
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Buying new tools is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to learning a new skill or trade. Everyone loves new tools, but it’s also hard to justify the cost. The good news is that if you invest in quality tools, they should last a lifetime. I can’t afford the top of the line brands like Snap-On or Mac, but I have had good luck with what I have gotten. Since the theme for March is snowblowers, I’ve put together a list of 12 tools for the home mechanic.
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