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Repair Guides

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How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

Get your riding mower running again with an easy DIY repair. This step-by-step guide and video walk you through replacing a bad starter motor.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
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Repair guides

How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

If the spark plug sparks but the engine won't start, the flywheel key could have sheared off (did yo…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
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Repair guides

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

If your riding lawn mower's rear tire is beyond repair, replacing it is an easy DIY task. This repai…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
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Repair guides

How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

If your riding lawn mower’s engine runs rough or won't run, the fuel filter could be dirty. This rep…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Symptoms

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Symptoms

Why won't my riding mower start?

Learn why your riding mower won't start at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might help solve the problem, what replacement part you need and more.…

less than a minute readJan 10
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Why is my riding mower not cutting evenly?

Learn why your riding mower or lawn tractor doesn't cut evenly at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which …

less than a minute readApr 19
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Symptoms

How do I fix a flat tire on my riding mower?

Learn why your riding mower or lawn tractor has a flat tire at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which rep…

less than a minute readApr 19
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Symptoms

How do I charge a dead battery on my riding mower?

Learn why your riding mower or lawn tractor has a dead battery at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which …

less than a minute readApr 19

Articles & videos

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Articles & videos

How to find the age of your Craftsman riding lawn mower or lawn tractor

Discover how to determine the age of your Craftsman lawn tractor, using this easy guide.…

less than a minute readJan 09
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Articles & videos

Why your riding lawn mower smells like gas and how to fix it

Strong gas smell from your mower? Learn what causes it, how to fix leaks, and when to get more help.…

less than a minute readAug 18
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Why your riding lawn mower overheats and how to cool it down

Overheating mower? Discover the top reasons your engine runs hot and what you can do to keep it cool…

less than a minute readAug 13
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Troubleshooting a noisy riding lawn mower

A noisy riding mower is often an easy fix. Learn what squealing, grinding, or knocking sounds mean a…

less than a minute readAug 08