How to prepare your lawnmower for the season?
How to prepare your lawnmower for the season?
As winter finally fades away and gives way to spring and near-summer temperatures, the lush growth of plants and grass makes our gardens and lawns cry out for help and attention. If your lawnmowers are still parked in basements and garages, hibernating for winter, it's high time to get them—literally—in action!
It seems like nothing could be simpler – just add fuel and you're ready to mow your rapidly growing lawn… STOP! Before you do that, perform a few simple and quick steps that your mower will surely thank you for and reward you with long, trouble-free operation.k flower. And although the amount of work you have to put into maintaining it is significantly less, you shouldn't leave your lawn to its own devices. You might think nature will take care of it – but remember, nature doesn't create symmetrical, even shapes. If you're hoping for a perfectly thick, green, and uniformly long lawn, be prepared to maintain it regularly.
We hope that in the fall, after the last mowing, mowers Unburned fuel was removed – it was best to let it run until the engine stalls. Gasoline left in the tank for many months can damage the engine due to sediment, which forms as the liquid evaporates. If there is "autumn" gasoline in the tank, we recommend draining it and refilling with fresh gasoline.
How often should you change your oil?
A recommended maintenance routine – either at the end of the season or at the beginning – is an oil change. NAC mowers can handle this task yourself – it's best to do it with a warm engine by removing the drain plug. After adding fresh oil, wait a minute or two, check the level with a dipstick, and top it up, keeping to the maximum mark.
Once a year, it's important to remember to replace your lawnmower's air filter and spark plug. The filter should be cleaned regularly – if it's very dirty, a compressor can be helpful. During the season, tapping the filter on the ground and wiping its fins with a damp cloth is usually enough. An unused spark plug can also be cleaned with a wire brush or a special spray cleaner.
Another task worth remembering... in the fall is thoroughly cleaning the undercarriage and blade. Leaving remnants of damp grass or soil for months can result in rust spots in the spring. Sharpening your blade yourself isn't an easy task, and it's best to entrust it to a specialized service center, which will ensure its proper sharpness and balance. This shouldn't be neglected, as a dull blade not only makes mowing more difficult but also damages the grass.
Equipped with fresh fuel, new oil, a replaced filter, and a sharpened blade, we can confidently set out to help our lawn. If you take care of it, you get it!
