Maintenance Tips for Lawn Mowers

One of the best ways to ensure that your lawn mower lasts as long as possible is to keep it in tip-top shape while you are caring for it. You may prolong the life of your lawn mower's engine by doing routine maintenance. It is up to you whether you do the maintenance on your lawn mower yourself or contact a professional lawn mower service. Regardless, lawn mower maintenance should be performed at least once a year and should only take a few hours to accomplish. Use these tips to discover how to properly maintain and prolong the life of your lawn mower.

Top-up or replace the oil if necessary

When changing the oil in your lawn mower, follow the instructions in your owner's handbook to ensure that you use the right kind of oil. If your mower's oil is old or polluted, empty it out and refill it with fresh oil. Dispose of the oil in an appropriate manner.

Balance and sharpen the blades

Even if your lawn is devoid of branches, pebbles, and other foreign things, the blades will eventually wear out. If you haven't learned the art of sharpening lawn mower blades, you should leave it to the experts.

Get to know your owner’s manual before attempting any maintenance

You don't want to ruin your lawn mower, so make sure you follow the manufacturer's directions when it comes to maintaining it. In order to maximise the life of your mower, please follow these directions carefully.

Replace or clean the air filter.

Keeping the air filter clean helps your mower perform at its best. Replace the air filter according to the manufacturer's instructions found in your owner’s manual.

Thoroughly clean the lawn mower

During the mowing season, remove all the grass and other debris that has accumulated on the underside. This will help the lawn mower run more efficiently.

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