Spring is here! That means it's time to get your mower ready for lawn care. To learn how to do effective lawn mower maintenance, read this post by Cappy's Premium Lubricants in AMSOIL: Cappys Premium Lubricants: Michael.

As you may already know, the warm, sunny days of spring result in flowers blooming, plants growing, and general nature greening up. If you have a garden under your care, you'll quickly notice this spring surge growth in your lawn, as in optimal light and watering conditions, it could grow up to 6 inches per month. With that in mind, you'll need to bring your mower out of winter storage to mow your lawn regularly throughout spring's growing season. Of course, maintaining a healthy, green, and lush lawn involves using tools and equipment in good condition, hence the importance of upkeeping your mower before the first cut of the season. Ideally, your mower should have a clean air filter, a sharp blade, optimum engine oil levels, and a spark plug in perfect condition. If you want to learn how to perform effective lawn mower maintenance, keep reading this post from Cappy's Premium Lubricants.

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How to Carry Out Effective Lawn Mower Maintenance

First, Have a Look at Your Owner's Manual

Reading your mower's manual is the best thing you can do to take proper care of it. After all, it contains information about the mower's maintenance needs, how to check the machine before each use, what to do if the small engine has a problem, how to store the equipment during winter, among other topics that can help you get the most out of your mower.

Disconnect and Check the Spark Plug

Every time you start your mower, the spark plug produces a spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture inside its small engine, allowing the equipment and the blade to power up. Given its function, you must disconnect the spark plug every time you intend to check on your mower; that way, you can avoid accidentally starting the engine while inspecting the deck or the blade. In addition to disconnecting the spark plug, check it to replace it if necessary, for example, if its electrodes are worn, or its insulator is chipped. If its appearance does not show wear, clean it with a wire brush to reinstall it.

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Check the Engine Oil

Another essential step you should take to prepare your mower is to check its oil levels; to do so, we suggest you check the instructions outlined in your operator's manual. Generally, checking the oil levels consists of putting the mower on a flat surface to cool down a little. Once the engine has cooled down, it is necessary to remove the dipstick to clean it very well with a piece of cloth or paper. Then, the clean dipstick should be inserted back into the oil filler neck for a few seconds and then pulled out again to check the oil level, which ideally should be near the upper mark. If the oil level is too close to or below the lower mark, you will have to top it up to the recommended level to ensure adequate lubrication of your small engine.

Check Air Filter

Did you know that your mower's small engine needs clean airflow to perform as expected? That's why having an effective filter is crucial; otherwise, airborne debris could infiltrate and reduce engine performance. To prevent dirt from entering the machine, check your mower's air filter by following your owner's manual instructions. If your mower's filter is damaged or broken, replace it with a new one to prevent engine contamination. If your filter is in good condition but clogged with dirt, check your manual to verify your options for cleaning it. In this regard, it is worth mentioning that filters made of foam can be washed with water and soap; similarly, paper filters can be cleaned by blowing compressed air through them.

Finally, Check the Mower's Blade

Finally, be sure to check the condition of the most important component of your mower: its blade. It goes without saying that checking the blade can be dangerous; therefore, carefully read and follow the instructions described in the owner's manual. If your mower blade needs sharpening, take it to your dealer to have it disassembled and serviced. If you notice that your blade is bent, cracked, or has excessive wear, the safest thing to do is to replace it with a new blade.

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