| A lot of individuals love participating in lawn mower | | | | any rusts or damages. Replace the muffler if you |
| racing events. Most of these tournaments | | | | see any defects since even a little damage will |
| transform a regular law mower into an exciting | | | | cause your mower to lose speed and may cause |
| racing vehicle. But transforming a standard mower | | | | you to lose the race. |
| is relatively inexpensive compared with creating a | | | | Carefully detach the governors in your carburetor. |
| racing vehicle from scratch or buying one in the | | | | Some mowers may possess multiple governors. |
| market. | | | | If your mower has more than one governor, |
| MATERIALS NEEDED IN CREATING A RACING | | | | they can be found on the throttle and gas portion |
| LAWN MOWER | | | | of your mower machine. Check the tires to make |
| The materials needed for this project are a lawn | | | | sure that they have enough air pressure. |
| mower, smaller pulley, wrenches, a new muffler | | | | You have the option to replace your tires with |
| and new and larger wheels. | | | | bigger ones or attach ruts to make the vehicle |
| STEPS IN BUILDING A RACING LAWN MOWER | | | | more manageable in mud. You can also keep the |
| Start creating your dream racers by replacing the | | | | originals front tires or replace it with smaller tires |
| original pulleys with smaller pulleys. This will | | | | instead of bigger ones. Remember to check the |
| improve the speed of the mower. Carefully | | | | rules and regulations of the track that you intend |
| remove the old engine of the mower and turn it | | | | racing on. Some racing tracks require racers to |
| upside down. Separate the vehicle's pulley and dry | | | | keep the mowing deck of their mower. |
| belt. With the help of a wrench, unscrew the tap | | | | The mowing deck will help the racer keeps it |
| and bolt that secure the mower's pulley in position. | | | | balance while racing especially during sharp turns. |
| Replace the old one with a smaller pulley. | | | | Other racing tracks may permit you to take it |
| Thoroughly check the dry belt to make sure that | | | | off. Decorate your mower according to your |
| there are no sign of decay or damages. Replace it | | | | tastes. You can also check other mowers to get |
| if you see any defects. Attach a new dry belt | | | | some tips on how to make your own racer |
| onto to the smaller pulley. Check if the bolts and | | | | faster. Remember to wear a helmet and eye |
| screws are secure. Check the muffler if it has | | | | goggles to protect your head and eyes. |