How to Find Your Lawn Mower PartIdentifying genuine lawn mower parts is a skill that professional small engine repairers have developed over the years. Regular gardeners like you and I will find it almost impossible. But with a few tips, you can avoid most of the common pitfalls. Useful TipsBe absolutely sure you need one. Don't rush off to buy because you have a gut feeling that you need one. Even if your mower is malfunctioning, make sure (or ask a pro to) the cause of the problem is the part you want to change. Always get genuine spare parts. The best way to ensure this is to always get from the manufacturers or any of their Authorized dealers. Make sure you know the EXACT number of the part you're looking for. Slight changes in the number can result in getting the wrong part. Some manufacturers identify their parts with numbers only while some use numbers and alphabets. Visit the manufacturers' website for help with your part number. Get the exact one recommended by the manufacturer, not a substitute. Fix it properly. A good part, if fixed wrongly can cause troubles. If you're not adept at fixing mower parts, then let the professionals fix it. Finally, here's a pearl. A good part functioning properly goes un-noticed. There's a problem when you start to notice - see, hear, smell - strange things happening to your lawn mower. Where You Can Get Genuine PartsThe best place to find genuine lawn mower parts is at the manufacturers or any of their authorized distributors worldwide. Some manufacturers like MTD have facilities to allow direct purchase by customers at their website. While some like Snapper sell their parts through their network of authorized dealers. Every manufacturer has a list of its authorized dealers/distributors which you can find at their website. To locate the one closest to you is simple. You will be requested to indicate your country, state and zip code and you will automatically get a list of your local distributors and their contact details. These manufacturers also have service centres where you can service your lawn mowers. Good and regular periodic servicing will definitely complement your efforts at getting genuine spare parts. Important Points about some Manufacturers1. Some lawn mower manufacturers install engines built by other companies. E.g. Murray lawn mowers are manufactured by Murray Inc but they are powered by engines built by Briggs and Stratton. The importance of this is: If you need an engine part for your Murray lawn mower, you will be better off searching at Briggs and Stratton. You should consult your local dealer for confirmation. 2. Manufacturers like MTD produce mowers under different brand names like, Yard-man, Troy-bilt, Ryobi... so all lawn mower parts for any of the brand names can be found at mtdproducts.com NOTE - Lawn mower accessories can also be found at their respective websites. Click to find out details about specific lawn mower parts, including links to their website. Ryobi,Cub Cadet, Troy-bilt, Yard-Man...Lawn Mower Parts |