Glossary M

Glossary M

Maintenance

The regular upkeep and repair of a zero turn mower to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

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

    The expenses associated with regular maintenance and repairs for a zero turn mower.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Maintenance Requirements

    The regular maintenance tasks required to keep a zero turn mower in good working condition.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Hydrostatic Vs. Automatic: Zero-Turn Transmissions (Decoded)
  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Maintenance requirements for optimal blade performance

    The specific maintenance tasks required to keep a zero turn mower’s blades in optimal condition for mowing.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Maintenance schedule

    A plan for regular maintenance tasks, such as oil changes and blade sharpening, for a zero turn mower.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Maintenance schedule planning

    The process of scheduling regular maintenance for a zero turn mower to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

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

    The ease with which a zero turn mower can be maneuvered around obstacles and tight spaces.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Maneuverability Advantage

    The ability of a zero turn mower to make tight turns and navigate around obstacles quickly and easily.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Manufacturer

    The company that produces a specific brand of zero turn mower.

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

    Tiny organisms that break down organic matter, such as grass clippings, into nutrients for the soil.

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

    The size of the engine in a zero turn mower, measured in cubic centimeters (cc).

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

    The specific type of zero turn mower, such as a commercial or residential model.

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

    The act of cutting grass with a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Mowing deck

    The part of a zero turn mower that houses the cutting blades and is responsible for mowing the lawn.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Mowing deck stability

    The ability of a zero turn mower’s mowing deck to remain level and stable while mowing.

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

    The ability of a zero turn mower to mow a lawn quickly and effectively.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Mowing frequency

    The recommended frequency at which a lawn should be mowed for optimal health and appearance.

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

    The ability of a zero turn mower to mow on uneven terrain and hills.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Mowing pattern

    The direction and order in which a zero turn mower mows a lawn.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Mowing speed

    The maximum speed at which a zero turn mower can mow.

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

    The design of a muffler, which is used to reduce the amount of noise produced by an engine.

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

    The process of finely chopping grass clippings and distributing them evenly on the lawn for added nutrients.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Mulching blades

    Specially designed blades that create finer grass clippings for better mulching capability.

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

    The ability of a zero turn mower to finely chop grass clippings and distribute them evenly on the lawn for added nutrients.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Mulching capability – ability to chop up clippings into small pieces so they can decompose quickly

    The mower’s ability to chop up grass clippings into small pieces for faster decomposition.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Mulching vs bagging options

    The choice between mulching grass clippings or collecting them in a bag.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Mulch kit

    A set of accessories that includes mulching blades and a mulch plug for improved mulching capability.

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

    A device that blocks the discharge chute on a zero turn mower to allow for better mulching capability.

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