How Lawn Tractors Work

What is a lawn tractor?

A lawn tractor is what you think of when you hear “riding mower”. It is a mid-size tractor with a steering wheel. Often times, different attachments can be put onto a lawn tractor, including a mowing deck that is located under or in front of the tractor. The tractor usually has a speed lever or a pedal.

Components:

Four wheels
Steering wheel
Engine under the hood
Removable deck located under the the tractor

How it Works:

Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the start button to start the engine
The mower can be driven once the engine is on
Lawn tractors have many potential attachments such as baggers, mowers, plows, blowers, sweepers, and carts. If properly attached, the PTO (power take-off) takes power from the engine and uses it to run any attached items.
The mower’s speed is controlled either with levers or pedals
The blades rotate under the deck and cut the grass
The deck can typically be lifted to traverse areas that can potentially harm the mower