Lawn Mowers

Answers to your questions about Lawn Mowing
and Lawn mower maintenance

Do you need spare parts for your lawn mower?
Do you need information about how to change oil?
Do you wonder which lawn mower to buy?

Dear reader

My name is Bjorgvin and I built this web site to help you find the right lawn mower and other equipment for your garden and to help you maintain your lawn mower correctly.

Whether you need a new lawn mower or want to repair the old one, you have come to the right place. I will provide you with information and tips about maintenance, show you where to get spare parts and guide you if you decide to buy a new mower.

How do I prepare my lawn mower in the spring?

If you didn't drain the gas tank last fall then you should replace the gas. Gas that is older than a month has lost some of it's energy and can lead to problems with the engine.

Change the engine oil. Find the drain plug and drain the oil to a container, replace it with clean SAE-30 engine oil. Check the owners manual for oil recommendations. Oil should be changed at least once a year.

Replace the spark plug. You can take the old spark plug to the local gas station or service shop or find the type and gap information in the owners manual. A new spark plug is inexpensive and can save you a lot of trouble later.

Check the air filter. Tap the filter on a flat surface or carefully clean it with pressurized air. If the filter is very dirty you should replace it. Never try to clean it with water.

Have a look at the blade. Is it dull? Is it broken or bent? If so then replace the blade. A dull blade can be sharpened with a file or grinder but never try to do it on the mower. Some blades are dual-edge and can be turned over but most blades has to be replaced or sharpened.

If your lawn mower has a drive belt then check it for wear and lack of tension. You should be able to move the belt sideways about half an inch with one finger if the tension is correct.

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Mowing Tips:

Mow your lawn in a different direction with each mowing, especially with lawns of shorter grass types. Altering the direction ensures a more even cut since grass blades will grow more erect and less likely to develop into a set pattern.

Keep your mower's blade sharp, which means having it sharpened several times during the mowing season. Keep several blades around so you'll always have a sharp one on hand.

Don't forget to change your mower's oil at least once during the mowing season.

If you didn't drain your gas tank in the fall, or use a fuel stabilizer, don't use that old gas, it can cause a number of problems. Better to use fresh gasoline to begin the new mowing season.

Clean and lubricate the choke and throttle linkages and apply grease to all the fittings, including the mower deck.

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