Take these steps before winter hits to confirm your mower is in top shape for next spring.
Depending on where you live, keeping your lawn well-manicured involvesmowing on a regular basis.
Use this guide to learn how to winterize a lawn mower andhow to properly store your mowerfor winter.
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To avoid this issue, we recommend draining the gas after your last mow of the season.
see to it to store any fuel that you remove in a metal or plastic gas container.
Otherwise, the mower may not start up when you need it in the spring.
When the wire is disconnected, carefully turn the spark plug counterclockwise to loosen and remove it.
Inspect the spark plug for any signs of damage, severe wear, or black deposits of carbon.
Replace it with a new spark plug if necessary.
Otherwise, you’ve got the option to reinstall the spark plug before proceeding.
Use a stiff wire brush and amicrofiber clothto clean the battery terminals before putting the battery into storage.
When the oil has been drained, you might go ahead and add the new oil.
Replace the dipstick and oil cap after changing the oil.
Next, inspect the mower blade for any signs of damage or severe wear.
If the filter is dirty, then it should be replaced.
Check the bang out of filter and the manufacturer’s directions before deciding on the best option.
Ensure that the mower is not positioned near any corrosive materials, ignition sources, or wet areas.
