Video tips for testing ignition coils while fixing lawn mowers

Author demonstrates how to make testing ignition coils a part of fixing lawn mowers…

Lawn Mower Repair Ignition Coil Test

In this video I will show you how to test the ignition coil. I will also show you how to make a home-made coil tester.

I don’t know about you, but I think visual instructions featuring lawn mower parts are much more effective that reading a repair manual. This video certainly makes testing ignition coils while fixing lawn mowers seem pretty easy.

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Electric Lawn Mowers For The Environment…

The electric lawn mower has quickly become the darling of environmentally friendly lawn care enthusiasts. At first, electric lawn mowers were limited to corded models. Technological advances have really opened up the industry to include battery-operated mowers. So, both a corded and a cordless lawn mower are designated as an electric lawnmower.

Advantages Of An Electric Lawn Mower:

• Environmental - Obviously, there’s no air pollution because an electric lawn mower doesn’t have a combustion engine. There are millions of lawns to mow (just in the USA), requiring millions of lawn mowers, and millions of gallons of gasoline. It’s not hard to do the math. Now, reduce that number by just 10%… that’s 100,000 less gallons of gasoline. Oh… don’t forget to multiply that times the number of times you buy a gallon of gas per lawnmower per year.
• Storage - It’s a lot safer to store an electric lawn mower – corded or cordless mowers – than it is a gas powered mower. There’s no risk of fire or explosion. Read the rest of this entry »

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Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, KEITH KINGSTON. He is an expert on lawn mowers and gardening, so we feel very comfortable recommending his work to our visitors.

Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
By Keith Kingston

Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter can be very frustrating. Performing a few routine maintenance tasks before you store your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, prolong the life of your lawn mower, and save you money over the long run. Even if you have already put your lawn mower into storage for the winter, a few simple maintenance tasks performed before starting your lawn mower in the spring can be very beneficial.

Wash and dry your lawn mower after the mowing season is over. A power blower can be very helpful in removing grass and debris from the underside of your lawn mower and other hard to reach areas. Read the rest of this entry »

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