Your Lawn Mower Maintenance Guide
Buying the latest lawn mower isn’t enough—you’ll need to maintain it regularly to let it continue performing like new. If you’ve recently noticed that your machine isn’t functioning like before, or it is getting overheated, you’ll want to be more regular with your maintenance schedule.
As your local lawn mower dealer, we at CCR Sales and Service know a thing or two about maintaining your machine. That’s why we have created this guide to highlight a few maintenance tasks that you can do yourself. If you have any questions, call our experts today or visit us at our dealership in Essex, VT, where we happily welcome our friends from Burlington.
Keep Your Machine Lubricated
Your lawn mower has various moving parts, which need to be greased regularly for their optimal performance. The engine in your machine has an oil reservoir that keeps the crankshaft and pistons lubricated. Check this oil to make sure it’s good quality and if it appears sludgy or discolored, replace it immediately. On the other hand, if you notice any metal shavings floating in it, you’ll want to schedule a service appointment, as it can be a hint of a bigger problem.
Clean the Undercarriage
Another vital component that you’ll want to maintain regularly is your lawn mower’s undercarriage. This is where its blades are and the place where debris like mud and dry grass clippings get collected after you’ve used the machine. If you don’t remove the dirt, it can start clogging the blades and cause your lawn mower to overheat.
To prevent this, clean the blades regularly. However, before you do that, make sure you have turned off the machine. If you own a push mower, you can tip it over and clean it out. On the other hand, if you own a riding mower, you can drive it onto a ramp to access the underside of the cutting deck. Use a hose with a high-pressure nozzle to spray away any debris and carefully remove any remaining dirt by hand.
Change Spark Plugs
Seasonal use with extended downtime and intense uptime of your lawn mower can take a toll on the condition of its spark plugs. That’s why it’s a good idea to replace them once a year or so. Keep a close eye on their performance and change them out as needed.
When replacing spark plugs, check to see if they are pre-gapped. If they are not, you’ll need to use a plug gap to set the width.
Keep the Cutting Blade Sharpened
Finally, you’ll also want to keep your mower’s blades sharpened to let them perform optimally. Rocks, hidden branches, and other obstacles in your yard can make the blades dull. That’s why you must regularly sharpen them using a grinder or a file.
We hope you find this guide helpful when maintaining your lawn mower. If you have any questions or need help servicing your machine, visit CCR Sales and Service. Our experts can look at your mower and fix issues with it. We can also help you upgrade your lawn mower to the latest model. To peruse our impressive collection of lawn mowers for sale, come down to our dealership in Essex, VT, where we proudly serve those from Burlington, so stop by today.