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By cutting the grass, your lawn mower is responsible for maintaining your property’s aesthetic value and protecting it from weeds and pests. Ideally, these machines should stay running in peak condition for about a decade or more—if you give them the proper care. Below are a few easy ways to increase the life of your lawn mower.

How to Keep Your Lawn Mower Running

1. Regularly Clean It

You can increase your lawn mower’s life span and performance with regular upkeep. Every time you finish mowing, check for leftover grass clippings. The underside of the mower, also called the deck, can collect grass easily. If left unchecked, this will dull the blade and cause corrosion, rendering your mowing less effective with each use.

When cleaning, turn the machine off and disconnect the spark plug before getting close to the blade. Then, rinse the deck with a hose and scrape off any more debris with a stick or screwdriver. Let it dry thoroughly before putting it away.

2. Check the Spark Plug

Since the spark plug ignites the gas to run your mower, you should keep an eye on its health. Wipe away any dust, rust, or dirt from your spark plug before use.

If you have put around 100 hours of use into your mower and are having trouble starting or keeping it running, don’t replace the lawn mower right away. First, check the spark plug. Replacing the plug is much more cost-effective and will increase your mower’s life span and overall performance.

3. Replace the Air Filter

Replacing your mower’s filter is another simple and affordable way to keep your mower running longer. A blocked air filter will prevent sufficient air circulation into the mower’s motor, causing it unnecessary strain.

Check the filter regularly. If your motor supports paper air filters, then simply replace them. If it requires foam filters, wash the filter with soap and water. Squeeze it dry and then treat it with a little motor oil to aid in trapping debris.  

4. Change the Fuel

Separated or spoiled gasoline can damage your engine. Run the engine until it stops, emptying out what is left of the tank’s gas.

Add a little bit of fuel stabilizer to the gas with every fill-up. This cheap addition will preserve fuel and prevent gunky build-up.

5. Check the Oil

Every time you mow the lawn, check the mower’s oil. Ensure the oil stays filled to the correct level.

Too much oil will cause your lawn mower to smoke. Too little will create friction between the parts of the mower and trigger it to overheat.

 

If you are looking for reliable lawn mowers and grass-cutting equipment, head to All Seasons Honda & Peninsula Ski-Doo in Homer, AK. For almost 30 years, this locally owned business has been offering exceptionally designed lawn mowers armed with either a four-stroke engine or a twin-blade system. Their cutting-edge power equipment includes snow blowers, tillers, and generators. Check out their gallery online or speak with a friendly representative at (907) 235-8532.

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