Selwyn_Times: July 19, 2023

26 Selwyn Times Wednesday July 19 2023
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Simple tips for lawn
mower maintenance
During the colder months you won’t need to
use your lawn mower as often. If you are mowing
your lawns remember to set the blade at a higher
level as the ground will be softer.
Some basic steps for winter lawn mower
maintenance ensures you get not only many years
of service from your lawn mower can reduce
maintenance costs during its life.
Before winter, give the mower a good clean.
With the gas tank empty, turn the mower on its
side. Remove any debris that may be wrapped
around the blade or caked up on the underside
of the mower deck. Spray the underside of the
mower deck hard with a garden hose to loosen
dirt and dried-on grass. Scrub with a soft brush
and soapy water, then rinse.
Clean or replace the air filter once or twice a
year, especially before winter. Replace paper filters
when they look dirty (keep a few on hand) and
see your local mower shop for supplies. Always
ensure you have the right filter for your brand
and make of mower. Plastic foam filters should
be removed and washed with warm, soapy water
and air dry thoroughly. Then work about two
tablespoons of clean mower oil evenly across the
filter to lightly coat it.
After you’ve used the mower for the last time
empty the fuel tank by letting the engine run until
it’s out of fuel. Leave the fuel tank empty until
spring. With the fuel tank empty, remove the oil
fill cap (if applicable) and turn the mower over to
drain the engine oil into a suitable container for
recycling.
You can replace the spark plug before you put
your mower away for the winter. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, then remove the existing
spark plug with a spark plug socket. To ensure
you purchase the right replacement plug, write
down the code on your existing plug.
Keep the blade sharp. Winter is a good
time to remove blades and give them a
sharpen and to also ensure nuts and
bolts that attach the blades are not
showing signs of being worn.
Some simple steps means
your lawn mower will be
rearing to go when the
warmer weather arrives.
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