Ideal Engine & Mower Service

Tune Up a Lawn Mower

Tune your lawn mower in 3 easy steps. It’ll run better, last longer and burn fuel more efficiently and cleanly.

How to Fix a Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Learn about starting a mower properly, solving fuel, oil and ignition system problems, carburetor fault finding and lots more troubleshooting tips.

Quick Disconnects for Skid Steers and Excavators

Amazon Hose & Rubber Company is a master distributor for Stucchi hydraulic quick disconnects including the Saturn Block attachment for skid steer and excavator applications.

How to Choose the BEST Commercial Lawn Mowers

This guide was put together to help numerous industry experts and lawn professionals (like yourself) to choose THE BEST commercial lawn mower for your lawn care business. Many people who […]

Getting Your Lawn Mower Out of the Garage This Spring: 9 Tune-Up Tips

A manicured lawn contributes to improved curb appeal which has been shown to boost home prices by as much as 17 percent. But proper maintenance is important to ensuring your clients’ mower runs strong all spring and summer long. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers these nine tips to get a mower tuned up …

Getting to Know Your Lawn in 3 Simple Steps

The key to getting started is knowing your lawn in three simple steps.

John Deere Z994R ZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mower: Key Features and Specs

Let’s take a closer look at some of the features of the Z994R ZTrak™ Zero-Turn Mower and how it can potentially help you with the task at hand.

Lawn mowing genius. [VIDEO]

An Alabama resident revolutionizes the rote task of mowing the lawn with a self-propelled lawnmower tied to a stake.

Honda's record-breaking lawn mower can go 151 mph

If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift, look no further than Honda’s new lawnmower.

Predator Engines: Inexpensive Options to Resurrect Old Equipment

With one, I (easily) gave a run-down log splitter a new lease on life.

Experts are saying to think twice before firing up your lawnmower

Signs of spring as things are beginning to Green up. That has a lot of people rearing to fire up the lawnmower. But is it time yet? If you don’t want to risk damage to your lawn, experts say not quite yet. The forecast over the next few days calls for chilly temperatures making a return. During the best mowing times which would be late morning or late afternoon, in many cases from now through Friday temperatures will be in the 40s.

Lawn mower productivity: Tips to get your mowers prepped for summer

These next few months are the time to really be on your mowing game—they’re not the time for lawn mower downtime or inefficiency. Even if you’re well into the season, key maintenance practices can keep your mower and business running smoothly. These maintenance tips are sure to help make sure your mower is a well-oiled […]

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How to Make a Mowing Strip to Save Time in the Garden

A paved strip between grass and beds or borders will save you effort, too!

Lawn Mower Storage Essentials: Everything You Need To Know

Storing a lawn mower for the winter isn’t difficult, but there are several steps you should take before putting it away. This lawn mower storage guide will explain how to winterize a lawn mower correctly.

Gentlemen, Start Your Mowers!