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People who take great pride in maintaining the perfect lawn and landscape generally also exhibit another trait. They also keep their lawn care equipment in perfect working order. The reason is partly because they want their equipment ready to go when work needs to be done, but another reason is simply a sense of pride in knowing everything is taken care of in the best possible way. A sense of pride in a beautifully manicured lawn is matched by th …

When the PTO clutch in your mower isn’t doing the job anymore, it’s time for a replacement. When you go shopping for a new one, you’ll find a wide range of choices. That begs the question: How do you choose among the many options? You can find expensive PTO clutches and cheap ones. The best option falls in the middle of these choices. You should really be looking for value, meaning a PTO clutch that’s fairly priced and man …

The engine and deck belts in outdoor power equipment are essential for keeping machines in good running condition. A failing belt can lead to anything from poor performance to total failure. But sometimes you won’t know there is a problem because belts are somewhat out of sight and consequently out of mind. That’s why you should do a routine check of your belts. Doing a periodic check will help you identify problems before they become …

Replacing a clogged or corroded carburetor is one of the most reliable ways to restore the factory-spec throttle response and reliable starting characteristics of your Husqvarna 455 Rancher. While taking your chainsaw to a local power equipment service center is always an option, completing the installation yourself on your own workbench is a highly rewarding project that requires only basic mechanical skills and standard hand tools. By taking yo …