A lawnmower is a simple machine, but that simply implies that maintaining its few components in good working order is even more essential. Your lawn mower’s engine oil must be changed on a regular basis to keep it running smoothly.
Lawnmower engines, like other engine types, require an oil reservoir to keep the crankshaft and pistons lubricated. Checking the dipstick is the same as checking the oil in your automobile. Engine oil shouldn’t become thick and black.
In reality, if your engine oil resembles what it does in the movies, it’s time to change it. Your oil should also be free of water, metal shavings, or other impurities; these are frequent signs of a more serious engine problem.
The underside of your lawnmower receives all the action, so it’s critical to maintain it in good working order. A dirty undercarriage that is encrusted with grass clippings, mud, or debris will not collect as many clippings as a clean one.
You’ll need to raise the front wheels on a small ramp or blocks. Then take a high-pressure hose and spray away any clippings or debris. If you’re collecting clippings in a hopper or bag system, make sure the chute and all gates are clear.
Between mowing, don’t leave grass clippings in your hopper. Clippings might settle and compact, making it difficult to extract them from the hopper.
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With all of the downtime and periods of high activity, your spark plugs may get a beating. Replace your spark plugs at least once a year, or as required, to keep your engine running smoothly.
A solid and consistent spark is one of the key elements that makes a motor run, the others being air/fuel and compression. In ideal conditions, you can expect up to 100 hours of use from a spark plug.
Tall grass may hide a slew of perils, and every rock, stump, or limb you inadvertently strike might dull the mower’s blade. If you want to sharpen your lawnmower blade, you’ll need to remove it.
A file, burr, or grinder will remove the dull material from the blade so that you have a clean one. You’re not looking to chop tomatoes with this device. The speed of the blade is likely to do all of the shearings for you.
You only want to make sure that the blade moves swiftly through the air and cuts the grass without shredding it, so it’s simple enough to use.
If attempting to sharpen your blades, it is important not to over do it and affect the balance of the blade. An unbalanced blade leads to vicious vibrations that can cause engine damage.
Depending on where you live, there may be as much as six months or more in a year when mowing isn’t required. Before every lengthy break from work, you should winterize your lawnmower. Fortunately, since lawnmowers are quite simple to operate, this is a simple process.
To begin, fill your tank halfway with water and then drain it completely. Gasoline can separate and degrade over the winter, leaving corrosive sludge at the bottom of your tank. Make sure your lawnmower is clean before storing it to prevent corrosion from taking hold. Then, pick a location where you can store your mower so it won’t be exposed to the elements.
Maintaining your lawnmower is a simple process, but it’s important to do in order to keep your machine running like new. By following the tips we’ve outlined above, you can ensure that your lawnmower cuts evenly and efficiently all year long.
GSR Outdoor provides a full spectrum of lawnmower repairs, services, and maintenance for professionals and homeowners alike. From engine spares to body parts, we offer it all to keep you and your equipment going.
If you need a lawnmower service or want to arrange regular maintenance for your outdoor power equipment, please contact us today.
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