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GIT IT LAWN MOWER LADY MANUAL
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Ask you lawnmower professional for advice. Many aftermarket blades are of high quality but may not be appropriate for your machine.

Check blade condition and replace or sharpen as needed following manufacturer's recommendations.Ĭare should be taken when you choose a blade for your lawnmower.

Grease or lubricate equipment according to manufacturer's instructions in your operator's manual.

Put a fuel system cleaner or stabilizer in the fuel tank (such as Seafoam Motor and Marine Treatment).

Not all walk behind mowers are equipped with a fuel filter, those that are generally have the squeeze clip type and are very easy to replace. If you will not use this fuel within 30 days, discard according to your local laws. Fuel goes stale and starts to varnish after 30 days. The easiest way to do this is to disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and let it drain into an approved container.

Drain fuel from the gas tank into an approved container and discard.

Foam filters that are extremely dirty or are decaying should be replaced. Foam filters may be cleaned with dish soap and hot water, then squeezed between two rags to removed the excess water. Paper elements may be gently cleaned with compressed air (low pressure) but do not use water on them. Some mowers have just a paper element, some have a foam element and some have a combination paper filter and precleaner. You will have a big mess to clean up as oil and gas will fill the carburetor and air filter. Never tip a lawnmower with the carburetor/air filter side down. If the tube is on the same side as the carburetor, you may want to invest in an oil siphon for draining the oil. If this is the case, you can tip the mower on its side and let the oil drain out of the dipstick tube. Other brands, such as many equipped with Honda Engines, may have the oil plug in a very inconvenient place. If you prop the handle of the mower under a cabinet, the mower is tilted at an easy angle that leaves the underside easy to work on and an oil pan will fit underneath. Use a 3/8" drive rachet with an extension to fit in this square hole. On most brands this is accessible from underneath the mower deck. Most Briggs Engines have an oil plug under the engine. Change the oil and filter (if equipped).Don't replace the plug until you have finished the rest of the maintenance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions as to the appropriate spark plug and gap. It is a little expensive but it works great. If you choose to clean it, we use Sea Foam Deep Creep to clean spark plugs. Spark plugs that have been cleaned usually don't have a lot of life left to them. Generally it is just easier to replace the spark plug.

GIT IT LAWN MOWER LADY MANUAL

Read your operator's manual to see if any other safety precautions need to be taken before working on your mower. NOTE: Always remove the spark plug before doing any work on a lawnmower. If you don't feel comfortable with doing it yourself, most shops offer discounted rates during the winter season to help boost business and avoid a backlog when spring actually hits.īasic Winterfix Checklist - Walk behind Mowers Basic maintenance can be done at home by most people.

Winter is the perfect opportunity to go completely through your machine and make sure it is ready for the upcoming summer.