If you have basic technical knowledge you can easily convert a lawn mower into a generator. The electricity generated from a lawnmower can help run a television set if connected to a converter. Even a battery pack can be charged up to save the power and use it later. You will need the following list of materials for this project including the motor, an alternator, electrical wires, industrial belt, pulley and mounting brackets. You will have to dissemble the lawn mower to extract the motor. Detailed explanations are provided at both theepicenter.com and .' target='_blank' class='qa'>www.webpal.org The amazing thing is that the power so generated can easily be stored for later use.