The Basics Of Proper Lawnmower Care

To ensure that your lawnmower lasts you for a number of years, you need to ensure that you properly care for it and complete regular maintenance. Failing to do this can lead to issues with your lawnmower that are not picked up on until it is too late, and the repairs could cost you hundreds (or you may even need to buy a new mower). Thankfully, properly caring for your lawnmower is not an overly difficult task; it just takes a little time to ensure you’re doing it right.

• Try and use fresh gas as often as possible, as this will help to preserve the quality and life of your engine. You should also use a clean funnel to transfer fuel from the can to the tank, and try to use a plastic fuel can whenever possible to prevent rust from getting into your lawnmower’s engine.
• Check the engine oil and lubrication of your lawnmower regularly, as old oil can be very harmful for the engine if left for too long. Drain out the old oil and replace with new almost as regularly as you check it.
• After around every 100 hours of use, you will need to replace your lawnmower’s spark plug.
• After around every 25 hours of use, you will need to clean your lawnmower’s air filter, as a dirty one can lead to performance issues in the engine and serious damage. To clean the air filter, remove the cartridge and gently tap it over a flat surface to remove debris.
• Regularly sharpen and clean your lawnmower’s blades to ensure that they cut your grass smoothly and do not leave ragged edges. To sharpen, always remove the blades from your lawnmower to prevent unnecessary accidents.
• When storing your lawnmower, ensure that it is in a dry place, well away from smoke, grease and moisture.
• It is best to clean your lawnmower after every use, as this will prevent dust and dirt from settling on the machine for too long and lodging itself into vents and grooves. You can also spray your lawnmower with a silicone solution to help preserve its quality and increase its life.
• When using your lawnmower, always avoid flames and other flammable materials, which could cause your mower serious damage.

By following these basics of proper lawnmower care, you can help to ensure that your mower lasts you for many years into the future. Properly caring for your mower really won’t take that long, as you don’t need to complete all the maintenance at once – just a half hour or so each time your use it will be enough to keep the lawnmower running at its optimum.