Tips On Lawn Mower Care
If you own a lawn, giving time and effort to lawn mower care is a wise decision. Although lawn mowers are designed 
and built to be used for many years, even the toughest machines will wear out and need proper care throughout the year.
Here are some tips on lawn mower care, so that your machine can serve you better, longer.
- Make sure you use the right fuel. Some lawn mowers run on two-stroke gasoline, while others on four-stroke. Remember not to use two-stroke gas on a four-stroke engine, and vice versa. Mistakes like this can make your lawn mower run for a short while but it will eventually stop and restarting it would be difficult, if not impossible. Some users recommend the use of fresh gas, with 87 octane rating or higher. Gas that have been around for a month and longer have condensation and octane loss, which can result in gum deposits in the mower’s fuel lines and carburetor, leading to poor engine performance.
- If there is oil in the motor, drain it off after 50-60 hours of use. Replace with fresh fuel.
- Clean the mower’s air filter every 25 hours of operation or at least, every season. Buying a new one is always an option.
- Before using the mower, check and clean the dirt and debris from the engine’s cylinder fins.
- Clean the mower’s spark plug every year, and replace it after 100 hours of operation.
- Sharpen lawn mower blades on a grinder wheel. You can also do this with a file but do not forget to remove the blades from the mower before you sharpen them. Make sure the blades are balanced not only to keep the grass evenly cut but also to ensure that the machine can run efficiently.
- Your mower should be stored in a dry ventilated area and not touching the ground.
- Give your mower a good clean at least once a year by clean its motor housing with soap (remember to remove the battery and spark plug before doing this). Afterwards, use a lightly oiled rag to wipe all the moving parts to prevent them from rusting.
- The mower’s vibrations can loosen nuts, bolts and screws, and cause steering problems. Check the machine’s fasteners once a year and if necessary, tighten them.
- Keeping the lawn mower tires with the proper pressure can prevent the machine from getting easily damaged. Consult the owner’s manual on the proper tire pressure.
Keeping your mower in good shape also means that you need to take note of the kind weather in your area. Grass will grow quicker in warmer months. This means more cutting and need more maintenance work for your lawn mower. If you live in a cold area, the grass will not grow so much co the mower will likely be in storage much of the time.
These guidelines for lawn mower care are simple to follow. They can save you money on lawn mower repair bills, as well as make sure that you have a working lawn mower for a long time.