Glossary A

Glossary A

Acceleration and deceleration

The ability of the mower to accelerate and decelerate smoothly.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Acceleration rate

    The rate at which the mower accelerates.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Accessory

    An additional feature or attachment for the mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Acoustic engineering

    The study and application of sound and vibration in engineering, including the design of quieter engines.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Acoustic measurement

    The measurement of sound waves and their properties, often used in the design and testing of engines.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Adjustable cutting height

    The ability to adjust the height of the mower blades for different cutting heights.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Aesthetics

    The appearance of the mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Aesthetics improvement

    Features that improve the appearance of the mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Air filter cleaning/replacement

    The process of cleaning or replacing the air filter in the engine.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Air filter replacement

    The process of replacing the air filter in the engine.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Air filtration system

    A system that filters the air entering the engine to prevent damage and improve performance.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Airflow

    The movement of air through the engine and cutting deck.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Air-Fuel Mixture

    The ratio of air to fuel in the engine.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Air pollution

    The presence of harmful substances in the air, often caused by combustion processes in engines.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Air quality standards

    Standards set by regulatory agencies for the amount of pollutants emitted by the mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Air-to-fuel ratio

    The ratio of air to fuel in the combustion process, which affects engine performance and emissions.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Armrests and ergonomic controls

    Features that provide comfort and ease of use for the operator.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Automatic transmission

    A transmission that automatically shifts gears based on the speed of the mower.

  • Hydrostatic Vs. Automatic: Zero-Turn Transmissions (Decoded)