How to Maintain Your Mower

To get the most mows for your money, here are some lawnmower maintenance tips to extend the life of your gas lawnmower.

Change Your Lawnmower’s Oil RegularlyŸ

1. Wait till your mower’s out of fuel and unscrew the oil dipstick

2. Tilt the mower on its side and empty the old oil into a container for proper disposal.

3. Now add your new oil.

Clean the Lawnmower Air Filter Regularly

1. Remove the filter cover and the filter

2. Clear out any debris inside the housing

3. Insert your cleaned air filter, or a new one

4. Replace the air filter housing

Inspect the Spark Plug

Check, and if needed, replace the spark plug every year or two for gas-powered mowers:
1. First, disconnect the spark plug and see if it’s fouled blackened, corroded or damaged.

2. If you need to replace it, check to see if the gap on your new spark plug is pre-gapped for your mower. If not, look up your specs in your owner’s manual.

3. Insert the new spark plug and hand turn so all the threads catch, then tighten with spark plug socket. (Don’t over tighten)

Other Basic Maintenance Tips

1. Use Fresh Gas. Only buy about a gallon of gas at a time. If necessary, use fuel stabilizer for your lawn mower.

2. Your lawnmower blade will dull over time, or may get damaged. Sharpen or replace blade as needed.

3. Clean out your grass bag after each mowing.

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