Spring is here, which means it’s time to focus on lawn maintenance in the Clarksville area.
You probably have a lawn mower sitting in your shed or garage, but do you know how to keep it running for years to come? Lawn Cutters Equipment Sales & Service offers the following maintenance tips to keep your mower in perfect working order throughout the long summer months:
1. First things first: Check the mower’s oil. Your lawn mower is just like your car and needs oil to keep the engine going. If the oil is low it can be filled, but don’t bother filling the tank if the oil has turned a dark color. In that case, drain it and replace the oil, or contact a professional who can change the oil for you.
2. When in doubt, read the instructions. All mowing equipment will come with an owner’s manual to help you navigate minor issues. The manual can tell you what kind of oil you may need or what specific parts it requires for replacement. If you don’t understand portions of the manual, a service professional can help you.
3. Keep it clean. Just because your mower is an outside tool, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it a routine cleaning. Check the air filter and replace it if there is too much debris attached to it. You can also use a brush to scrape the mower’s undercarriage, which often becomes clogged with grass or other debris. This should significantly improve your mower’s capability.
4. Drain the gas and oil at the end of the season. After your last mowing session at the end of the summer, drain the fluids from your mower so that next year you can start fresh. Old gas and oil will not keep well in the equipment through the winter months.
If you’ve taken these steps but you’re still stumped, contact the professionals at Lawn Cutters Equipment Sales & Service for a professional tuneup, repairs, or replacement equipment.