Routine lawn mower maintenance checks during the summer
Routine lawn mower maintenance checks during the summer
- Check the oil every month or more regularly depending on usage.
- Remove any grass or leaves from the cooling fins in the stock. Air blown through the flaps through the steering wheel drives the heat away from the engine so it is important that they are not clogged.
- Sharpen the blade a few times during the season, again depending on use. If you have a small lawn, a single sharpening at the beginning of the year should suffice.
- Check for loose nuts or screws on wheels or other parts of mower.
- If possible, drip some light oil from the machine into the control cables for the throttle and the unit. If you do this little by little, it will slide along the wires on the cable sleeves, avoiding corrosion and grip.
- Try to avoid mowing when wet. Wet grass clippings adhere to the bottom of the platform along with mud and other dirt. This clogs the way to the collection bag and eventually the engine may have difficulty during cutting. After use in these conditions, wash the bottom of the platform with a hose, but try not to put water in the motor and air filter.
