MTD Parts and Lawn Mower Service Tips

Walk-behind mowers and riding mowers have similar systems and parts, and maintenance procedures for both types of mowers are very similar.

That being said, riding mowers generally require a few more service checks and repairs than traditional mowers, if nothing else than because they are larger machines with more parts than their smaller cousins.

Companies like MTD and Murray manufacture lawn mowers of both types, and it's common for professionals and homeowners alike to own both a riding mower and a walk-behind mower for different applications.

To help with your seasonal riding mower and walk-behind mower maintenance, we've decided to list some of the most overlooked mower repair issues, as well as tips for getting the O.E.M. MTD parts and Murray mower parts you need to keep your machines cutting like pros.

Overlooked Safety Procedures:

• Remember to park your mower (of either type) on a flat surface and engage its brake–if it has one–before continuing maintenance.
• Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Allow the engine to cool, unless you need it warm for an oil change.

Oil Changes and Fresh Fuel:

• Believe it or not, users often forget to change their mower's oil with seasonal tune-ups and other service.
• Over-filling oil can be just as bad for your mower engine as under-filling.
• Gasoline only keeps for 3 to 6 months. Fuel stored in your mower must be removed at the start of each season.

Siphon pumps are a great way to speed up an oil change or transfer of fuel from a mower to an appropriate container. Also, a pump like the one pictured below makes it possible to change your walk-behind mower's oil without having to remove its fuel and tip it.

Cleaning the Pre-Filter:

• Some mowers have a two filters in their air filtering systems: a main air filter usually made of pleated paper, and a pre-filter made of foam. Foam pre-filters can be cleaned with water and liquid detergent when lightly-to-moderately dirty.
  
• Allow the pre-filter to completely dry after cleaning and before re-installation.
• Replace excessively dirty pre-filters.

O.E.M. Replacement Mower Parts Only:

• After-market mower parts may look similar to manufacturer parts for both kinds of mowers, but after-market parts will be a different nonetheless, and the quality of their manufacture can not compare to that of genuine O.E.M. parts.
• This is especially true for the drive and transmission belts of riding mowers and lawn tractors.

eReplacementParts.com offers only genuine O.E.M. MTD lawn mower parts and Murray lawn mower parts, including engine belts.
Riding Mower and Lawn Tractor Service:

• Among other belts, make sure to give a riding mower's transmission belt an inspection every 25 hours of service or so. A bad transmission belt is also a likely cause of the mower starting but not moving.
• Lawn tractors and riding mowers may have more than one spark plug.
• These larger machines deserve a thorough inspection of their tires at least every season.

Visit our Murray lawn tractor parts page and our MTD lawn tractor parts page here at eReplacementParts.com for riding mower parts you need. Our specialized ordering service and website information are here to help you make sure nothing gets overlooked when it comes to your tools.

Black & Decker(R) Launches Three All-New Mowers in Time for Spring

Newly Designed, Highly Efficient Corded and Cordless Mowers Offer Unparalleled Power and Convenience

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TOWSON, Md., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring Stanley Black & Decker launches three new mowers, including the 36 Volt, 19 In. Rechargeable Mower with Removable Battery (CM1936), 36 Volt 18 In. Rechargeable Mower with Rear Bag (CM1836), and the 12 Amp, 18 In. Corded Mulching Mower with Rear Bag (MM1800). The newly designed, highly efficient corded and cordless mowers offer users unparalleled power and convenience, making yard care easier and better than ever before.
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"Now users can achieve a manicured lawn, without the hassles commonly associated with gas-powered mowers. Our new mowers feature a high-performance, super efficient motor and a new and improved blade design to generate better cut results and longer run time," says Joe Newland, group product manager, outdoor products for Stanley Black & Decker. "With our new cordless units, users will be able to cut up to a typical 1/3 acre home site with just one charge."
Thanks to numerous innovative features, the new mowers provide users just what they've been craving from corded and cordless mowers, including:

• Instant Start – Adding to the convenience of the new mowers, users can insert key, pull handle, and go without frustrating starting issues.
• Quiet Power – These mowers are not only easy to start, but quiet too. In fact, the mowers are much quieter than gas mowers – allowing for early morning mowing without waking the neighbors.
• Patented One Touch Height Adjustment – Users can easily adjust cutting height of all four wheels at once with the pull of a single lever.
• Convenient Storage – Unlike gas mowers, users can fold mowers for upright or compact storage, which is ideal for small spaces in sheds or garages.

An added innovation unique to the 19 In. model is a removable battery which makes charging simple and convenient. The battery easily lifts out and can be charged away from the mower. Users can also purchase additional batteries for more run-time required with larger lots.
If that's not enough, the new mowers are also more energy efficient than gas powered mowers. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), gas powered engines from outdoor lawn equipment produce over one million tons of polluting air emissions per year. The new mowers produce zero harmful emissions in the yard. Users can reduce noise and harmful emissions with energy efficient mowers rather than using gas-powered lawn mowers. In addition, the charging systems are Energy Star® qualified by the EPA.
Stanley Black & Decker's three new mowers, all backed by a two-year warranty and lifetime deck warranty, are available at major retail stores nationwide. Prices vary per model.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, and more. In 2010, the company celebrates 100 years of the Black & Decker brand, providing quality products that users trust to get work done efficiently and reliably. For more information about Stanley Black & Decker products visit http://StanleyBlackandDecker.com; or for Black and Decker Parts on these mowers or any other products, visit http://www.eReplacementParts.com