DIY Lawn Mower Repair Guides + Troubleshooting Help

Lawn mowers break. It’s a fact. I’ve faced many, many lawn mower problems over the years and have picked up a bit of a knack for lawn mower repair and troubleshooting along the way. Most issues you are likely to face can be fixed for relatively little money if you’re willing to dedicate a bit of time to it.

I have published quite a few DIY repair guides on the website, all of which are listed on this page. I’ve tried my best to put them in some kind of order, either based on the part you’re having trouble with or the symptom you’re seeing.

Use the links below to skip to the most relevant sections and articles.

Air Filter

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Battery

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Belts, Pulleys and Spindles

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Blades/Cutting System

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Deck

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Engine

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Fuel System

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Ignition/Starting Issues

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Mower Shuts Off

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Oil Problems

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Other Lawn Mower Problems

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Tires/Wheels

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Transmission

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