4. Fixing a flat
Flats can be a problem. Some tire sealant may work great. Be careful about how much weight this adds to the wheel. Do not use a sealant that makes the tire hard. Keep in mind, the tire is your shock absorber on the unit. You may put excessive load on the frame and drive system.
The Charlie Indian blog will be offering a checklist of service tips for your mower over the next several weeks. Please check back every week for a new update.
3. A faster, simpler way to remove old engine oil
You may want to look at some of the oil evacuation systems that are on the market. Many dealers use these types of devices. They’re a lot like vacuum cleaners. You stick the hose down the dip stick tube and suck the old oil out. Remember you need to change the oil filter if your engine has one.
The Charlie Indian blog will be offering a checklist of service tips for your mower over the next several weeks. Please check back every week for a new update.
2. Installing a spring
An easy tool to remove or install a spring is an old starter rope. Simply take the old rope and make a loop at the handle. Attach it to one side of the spring and slip the rope over the other end. Use the rope to stretch the spring and attach it to the other anchor point.
As the spring mowing season approaches, we remind lawn mower owners to perform routine maintenance on their equipment. Landscape professionals and homeowners who properly care for their machines can potentially save hundreds of dollars and increase productivity. Time and time again, people try to pinch pennies by not performing periodic maintenance end up having to buy a replacement engine for their mower. Most of the time, this can be avoided by performing regularly scheduled maintenance.
The Charlie Indian blog will be offering a checklist of service tips for your mower over the next several weeks. Please check back every week for a new update.
1. Cleaning your mower
Clean your unit as often as possible, but minimize the use of water. Water under pressure + detergent = corrosion and problems. Pressure washers clean great, but they also put water and detergents into places that can be very detrimental to your equipment. Use compressed air or blowers as much as possible. Also make sure you grease and lubricate the unit afterward if water was used.
I know its still January, but spring is just around the corner. With that season comes the need for fertilizer for plants and lawns. If you fertilize your lawn, your mower will need to be ready. Servicing your mower in the off season will help keep from having down time when the season gets into full swing. A new set of blades, new air filters and a new fuel filter are just the start. The oil needs to be changed and belts checked and adjusted. Tires will need to be aired to the proper inflation levels. Stale or old gasoline should be removed and fresh fuel added. A new spark plug or plugs will help insure easy trouble free starts.
It is a common misconception that it is a waste of time to sharpen a set of mower blades. Many people believe that once a new set of blades is installed that nothing else needs to be done until they are worn out and replaced. This is in fact untrue. Mower blades need to be sharpened and balanced every time the mower is used. This will keep undue stress off of the mower, deck belt(s), bearings and engine. It will also be benificial to maintain a healthier lawn. Dull blades tend to tear the grass where a sharp blade will make a smooth clean cut.
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