{"id":6692,"date":"2018-03-29T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watermasterirrigation.com\/?p=6692"},"modified":"2023-07-09T08:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T08:12:03","slug":"prepare-lawn-mower-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watermasterirrigation.com\/prepare-lawn-mower-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare Your Lawn Mower for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6692\" class=\"elementor elementor-6692\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4057525e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4057525e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48caed11\" data-id=\"48caed11\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0c735b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d0c735b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your mower is up to the task before the grass grows.<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain the gasoline.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of every mowing season, you\u2019ll want to drain the gasoline out of your lawnmower. Alternatively, you\u2019ll want to drain it at the beginning of the season if you forget. Old gasoline is a common culprit for a \u201cbroken\u201d lawnmower, so get some new gas for Spring.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the oil.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gasoline and oil are not the same things! Just like a car, your lawnmower needs regular oil changes. If your oil is a darkish color or has debris floating in it, drain it and replace it. To change the oil, remove the drain plug underneath the mower and allow it to drain completely. If your mower doesn&#8217;t have a drain plug, you&#8217;ll need to carefully tilt it on its side and drain the oil through the fill hole. Your owner&#8217;s manual or a quick Google search can tell you what type of oil to put in your mower.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean out the undercarriage.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mower has this thing called a discharge chute. An undercarriage that\u2019s clogged with grass blades can block the chute. So you\u2019ll want to clean your undercarriage before mowing this Spring. Disconnect the spark plug before cleaning the undercarriage with a wire brush or water hose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the air filter.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like your home, lawnmowers need air filters. A dirty filter increases strain on your mower and causes the gas to burn less efficiently. It\u2019s wise to replace the air filters on your mower annually since filters are cheap, but lawnmowers are not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the spark plug.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the air filter, the spark plug is easy and cheap to replace annually. Unhook the spark plug wire and remove the old plug with a socket or wrench. When placing the new one, ensure not to overtighten it, or your mower may not start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharpen the blade.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blades of your mower endure a lot of wear and tear, which can make them dull. As you probably know, a dull blade isn\u2019t handy. If you\u2019re experienced and handy, you can sharpen your blades with a metal file. Otherwise, we recommend calling a professional!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We carry Exmark mowers and can have them serviced for you if you need help preparing your lawn mower for the Spring.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make sure your mower is up to the task before the grass grows. Drain the gasoline. At the end of every mowing season, you\u2019ll want to drain the gasoline out of your lawnmower. Alternatively, you\u2019ll want to drain it at the beginning of the season if you forget. 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