Maintaining Your Lawnmower

Lawnmowers are machines that are meant to last. Even the
cheapest brands can last up to 10 years while more
expensive ones can last twice as much.

However, owners need to maintain them well in order to keep
the mowers running smoothly for a long time. Below are some
tips on how you can take care of and maintain your mower.

1. Keep your blades sharp

- sharp blades in lawnmowers are a gardener’s delight. Not
only do they cut the grass cleanly, they also keep the
grass healthy because of the clean cut. Blades typically
become dull after a month or two of regular use. They
should therefore be taken out of the mower (making sure
that it is turned off before doing anything) and filed to
make them sharp again.

2. Replace or clean your air filter

- motorized mowers are usually equipped with air filters.
In time, they get clogged and so they should be replaced or
cleaned depending on the material they are made of. In
general, paper filters are meant to be thrown away while
those made of foam should simply be cleaned.

3. Keep the tires well-inflated

- well-inflated tires keep mowers running evenly,
especially in the case of the ride-on variety. The tire
pressure should therefore be checked everytime before
operating the mower.

4. Use the right kind of oil

- oil is needed by motorized mowers to keep the engine
lubricated. The right kind of motor oil should always be
bought to avoid destroying the engine.