Glossary C

Glossary C

Carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, or product.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Carbon sequestration

    The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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

    A device that mixes air and fuel in the correct proportion for combustion in an internal combustion engine.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Carburetor or Fuel Injection System

    The mechanism that mixes fuel and air for combustion in the engine.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Catalytic converters

    Devices that reduce harmful emissions from the engine by converting them into less harmful substances.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Center of gravity

    The point at which the weight of the zero-turn mower is evenly distributed, providing stability and balance.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Charging time

    The amount of time required to charge the battery of an electric zero-turn mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Charging time period

    The amount of time required to fully charge the battery of an electric zero-turn mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Claim Process

    The process of filing a claim for warranty or insurance coverage.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Clean air act

    A federal law that regulates air emissions from motor vehicles and other sources.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Clutch pedal interlock switch

    A safety feature that prevents the zero-turn mower from starting unless the clutch pedal is depressed.

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

    The chemical reaction between fuel and oxygen that produces heat and energy to power an engine.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Comfort

    The level of comfort provided by the zero-turn mower during operation.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Comfortable operation

    The ability to operate the zero-turn mower without discomfort or strain.

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

    Features that enhance the comfort of operating the zero-turn mower.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Commercial

    Designed for use in professional landscaping and lawn care.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Compliance testing procedures

    The procedures used to ensure that a zero-turn mower meets regulatory standards.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Composting benefits

    The benefits of using grass clippings and other organic material as compost to improve soil health.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Compression ratio

    The ratio of the volume of the combustion chamber when the piston is at the bottom of its stroke to the volume when the piston is at the top of its stroke.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Control

    The ability to regulate the speed and direction of the zero-turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Control panel layout

    The arrangement of controls on the zero-turn mower’s control panel.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Control system

    The system that regulates the speed and direction of the zero-turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cooling system

    The system that regulates the temperature of the engine to prevent overheating.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Cost

    The amount of money required to purchase or maintain a zero-turn mower.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Cost-benefit analysis of investing in a zero-turn mower

    A process of comparing the costs and benefits of investing in a zero-turn mower to determine its value.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Cost comparison analysis

    A process of comparing the costs of different options to determine the most cost-effective solution.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Cost comparison between gas and electric mower maintenance

    A comparison of the costs associated with maintaining a gas-powered and electric-powered zero-turn mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Cost-effectiveness

    The ability of a product or service to provide benefits that outweigh its cost.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cost of fuel

    The amount of money required to purchase fuel for a zero-turn mower.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Crankshaft design

    The design of the rotating shaft in an engine that converts reciprocating motion into rotational motion.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Cruise control

    A feature that allows the operator to set a consistent speed for the zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cup holders and storage compartments

    Features that provide storage and convenience for the operator.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Customer reviews

    Feedback from customers who have purchased and used the zero turn mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Customer Service

    The support provided by the manufacturer or retailer of the zero turn mower.

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

    The amount of grass that can be cut by the zero turn mower in a single pass.

  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Cutting deck

    The part of the zero turn mower that houses the cutting blades.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Cutting deck size

    The size of the cutting deck on a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cutting height

    The height at which the zero turn mower cuts the grass.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Cutting height adjustment

    The ability to adjust the height of the cutting deck on a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cutting quality

    The quality of the cut produced by the zero turn mower.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cutting quality and consistency

    The quality and consistency of the cut produced by the zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Cutting speed adjustment

    The ability to adjust the speed at which the zero turn mower cuts.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Cutting width

    The width of the cutting path on a zero turn mower.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cutting width and height adjustment range

    The range of cutting widths and heights that can be adjusted on a zero turn mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Cylinder configuration

    The arrangement of cylinders in an engine, which affects engine performance and efficiency.

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