Outside Gear

Seeing white smoke from your lawn mower usually means it's burning oil, often from too much oil, a spill, or a mechanical hiccup. First, check if there's too much oil. Also, make sure your mower is...

Riding mowers feature different transmissions like hydrostatic, manual, automatic (CVT), and friction disk. Hydrostatic systems are great for hills, manuals are best for flat spaces, automatics...

Lawnmower tires can last from 3 to 10 years, affected by type and use—pneumatic ones for about 3-5 years and solid ones up to 10 or more. A good care routine, including regular checks and keeping...

For safe lawnmower maintenance, suit up in gloves and goggles, and cool that engine off first. Quick check for leaks and a flat work spot. Tip push mowers back under 45 degrees, and jack up riders...

Running a lawnmower without an air filter isn't a great idea. Without it, your mower might sputter or overheat. Short-term, you'll see a dip in power and efficiency. Long-term, you risk major engine...

Deciding between a lawn mower and a grass cutter? For big, open spaces, a lawn mower zooms through up to 2 acres per hour. Prefer tackling nooks and obstacles? A grass cutter's your pal. Price-wise,...