Caring For Your Lawn Mower During Peak Season
Caring For Your Lawn Mower During Peak Season
Finding a lawn mower that fits your lawn care needs is the easy part when you are looking at trusted brands like Cub Cadet and SCAG. Whether you are a homeowner or a commercial lawn care company, when you follow these few tips on taking care of your lawn mower, it will keep your mower running smoothly all season long. No matter how great the quality of the mower is you still have to know how to take proper care of it during the peak of the mowing season.
Replace Filters
Cleaning and replacing the air filter in your lawn mower is one essential part of the routine maintenance for it. Make sure to check the filter often and even if you do not need to replace it, be sure to clean it before putting it back in the mower.
If you do not clean or replace the air filter and it becomes clogged, then a number of things can go wrong with your mower. For example, if the filters are dirty then that means the air cannot cool down the engine which causes the mower to use more gasoline, eventually the engine will overheat, and then it will not start up.
Sharpen The Blades
Sharp blades on your lawn mower equals healthy and happy grass! It is smart to sharpen your blades at the beginning and in the middle of mowing season.
If you mow with dull blades on your mower then not only will the grass not have a clean cut look, but it will just tear the blades of grass, as shown in the picture below. When the grass is not clean cut, it also allows diseases to overtake the grass.
Oil Change
While you are cleaning or replacing the air filter, be sure to check the oil. Typically you need to change the oil in mowers every 50 hours of use. Even if you have not used your lawn mower 50 hours, it is still a good idea to replace it once a year during the spring or the summer.
With these helpful tips, your lawn mower should be working efficiently for seasons to come. If you need any assistance or have any questions contact your local family-owned A-Line Outdoor Power store. We can help you with anything regarding small engine repairs, outdoor power equipment maintenance, purchasing new outdoor equipment, and lawn care. Find a store near you!