Many people love to participate in lawn mower racing events. Most of these tournaments transform a regular lawnmower into an exciting racing vehicle. But converting a standard lawnmower is relatively inexpensive compared to building a race car from scratch or buying one off the shelf.
MATERIALS NEEDED TO CREATE A RACING LAWNMOWER
The materials needed for this project are a lawn mower, a smaller pulley, wrenches, a new muffler, and new, larger wheels.
STEPS TO BUILD A RACING MOWER
Start creating the runners of your dreams by replacing the original pulleys with smaller pulleys. This will improve the speed of the mower. Carefully remove the old motor from the mower and turn it over. Separate the pulley from the vehicle and the dry belt. Using a wrench, unscrew the faucet and bolt that hold the mower pulley in position.
Replace the old one with a smaller pulley. Check the dry belt thoroughly to make sure there are no signs of wear or damage. Replace it if you see any defects. Put a new dry belt on the smallest pulley. Check if the bolts and screws are secure. Check the muffler for rust or damage. Replace the muffler if you see any defects, as even a little damage will cause your mower to slow down and may cause you to lose the race.
Carefully remove the governors from your carburetor. Some lawnmowers may have multiple governors. If your mower has more than one regulator, you can find them on the throttle and gas portion of your mower. Check the tires to make sure they have enough air pressure.
You have the option of replacing your tires with larger ones or adding grooves to make the vehicle more manageable in the mud. You can also keep the original front tires or replace them with smaller tires instead of the larger ones. Remember to check the rules and regulations of the track you want to race on. Some race tracks require racers to maintain the cutting deck of their mower.
The cutting deck will help the runner maintain balance while running, especially during tight turns. Other race tracks may allow you to take it off. Decorate your mower according to your tastes. You can also check out other mowers for some tips on how to make your own runner faster. Remember to wear a helmet and goggles to protect your head and eyes.