How to Maintain your Lawnmower

Lawnmowers are a valuable piece of home equipment, playing an important part of your gardens upkeep. Sometimes the value of this piece of machinery isn’t realised until it starts to act up on you. So, stop this from occurring by maintaining your lawnmower regularly, and accurately. A quick tip of advice: If you are buying a lawnmower or are about to, head down to your local Sunlite Mitre 10 to get the most Mighty Helpful advice around town. 

Maintaining your lawnmower isn’t a difficult job; all you need are some simple skills, time and attention. The most important part of maintenance is to keep it clean, always. Clean your mower after every use, using an old rag or broom. After the motor has stopped running, wearing gloves, remove the remaining grass found on the blade. A more comprehensive and complete cleaning is needed probably twice a year. To do this, turn the mower on its side and remove any dirt or debris that may be found on the blades or under the mower deck. Use a hose to spray water on the mower deck so that the hardened, dried up dirt will loosen. Then use a soft brush to scrub the blade, and rinse again with water. Inside the mower is an air filter, these needs to be replaced at least once a year, but if the filter looks dirty at any time, replace immediately. It is a good idea to have a few spare filters on hand. Some mowers do have plastic filters, for these, they just need removing and washing with soapy water. Once washed, rinse with clean water and air dry. Once dry, spread a thin sheet of mower oil on the filter. Keeping your mower’s blades sharp is also an important part of maintenance. A dull mower blade cuts unevenly and shreds the tip of the grass blades, which can cause the grass to turn brown, and is an entry point for disease.

These simple steps and recommendations can go a long way in maintaining and prolonging the life of your lawnmower. In the long run, this will save you time and money, and ensure you are getting the best performance from your mower. Remember, your local team of experts are on hand to give you the best advice and service around town! Mighty Helpful. Mitre 10.

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