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- The handle tightening knobs are worn.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The handle has a hairline crack.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Missing or loose bolts where the handle meets the mower.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There is a crack in the mower’s body.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some of these issues are easily fixed, and some of them require more work. There is one trick that I worked out and used on my mowers with great success but I will talk more about that later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The handle locks are worn.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most lawnmower handles come in two pieces. This is a feature for easy transport and storage of your mower. This comes in handy if you want to take your mower somewhere, but it has a downside. It creates a weak point in the frame. The join is constantly under pressure, and it creates a weak point in the Handel, putting a strain on the fittings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are generally two types of handle locks that you come across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Cam Lock Lever <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I personally don\u2019t like these fittings. Once they start slipping, it is the beginning of the end. You are supposed to be able to tighten them when they begin to move, but I have found that the tighter you go the harder it is to click them into the lock position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These fittings are usually found on cheaper or battery-powered mowers, although Masport is still using them on their machines. If you have an issue with these fittings, you will need to replace them. You can find them in the big box stores or get them directly from Morrison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Cam-lock lever, as seen here<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This is an electric mower. To find out more, go to Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Handle tightening knob<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
These are the standard bolt and knob fixtures that you find on most mowers. You can get these in a few different shapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Triangle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- T bolt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Star<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
These are far easier to use and to fix if they start coming loose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have used all of these on different machines and there is not a lot of difference in the way they work. I have had a point break off the triangle knobs on occasion. This is annoying but does not affect the functionality of the tighter. However, it’s enough to make me prefer star-tightening knobs if I can get them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If they are constantly coming loose, the easiest fix I have come up with is by using a spring washer and placing it between the handle and the knob. Nine times out of then that will solve your problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you like the look of this mower you can read more about it on Amazon. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n If they do need replacing, you can get Universal handlebar tighteners<\/a>. They fit most mowers and save you paying top dollar for the genuine part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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