Lawnmowers get a lot of use, especially in the spring and summer, but how can you ensure that it staying in good working order. Here are a few tips.
Before undertaking any maintenance on a lawnmower, remove the spark plug. This will ensure that it does not start up by accident.
If your mower is a four-stoke, do not tip it on its side with the spark plug to the ground. Two-stroke mowers, you can tip it anyway as long as it does not spill from the tank.
After winter storage, check that the fuel in the tank has not gone stale. To avoid this problem, run your lawnmower for 5-10 minutes every three weeks to be ready to go in the spring.
If your lawnmower is a four-stroke, we recommend changing the oil at least once a year.
When doing maintenance, check the air filter as a clogged filter can affect the mower’s performance.
Sometimes the blades on a lawnmower may need changing or sharpening, so check them regularly if you find that grass is being ‘chewed up’.