Introduction – the difference between lawnmowers and grasscutters, details of other garden machinery and accessories. The lawnmower story – a brief illustrated history of the lawnmower explaining heritage, and a look at the future. Choosing and buying a lawnmower – petrol v. electric, rotary v. cylinder, ride-on v. walk-behind, electric start v. pull-start; how to choose the best equipment for your particular usage. Routine maintenance – parts ordering and DIY maintenance; cleaning, lubrication, blade-sharpening and balancing, oil and filter changes, spark plugs, fuels and additives, oils. Blades and cutters – repair and replacement of rotary and cylinder cutters, including the recent introduction of cylinder cassette-type lawnmowers. Petrol lawnmowers, electric lawnmowers and ride-on lawnmowers – the different types, pros and cons, maintenance. Engine overhaul – details for all commonly used current petrol engines, including Briggs and Stratton, Honda, Hayter, Mountfield, Castel Garden, Atco and new Chinese petrol engines. Glossary of terms – parts and descriptions.