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How To Protect Your Lawn Mower During The Winter Months

23 March 2017 by Tanya Green

In the landscaping business, your equipment is extremely important. It helps you to complete jobs and make money. For these reasons, you have to keep your lawn equipment in working condition. The actual labor are not the only things that affect the efficiency of your equipment. Read on to find out how to protect your lawn mower during the winter months.

Get An End Of The Summer Tune Up

Gas-powered trimmers and lawn mowers are some of the equipment that take a beating during the summer months. You should never store equipment that needs repairs away for the winter without getting a tune up. It could come out in worse condition.

You should take your lawn equipment to a contracting equipment repair company. This company provides service to contractors from different backgrounds. They are also mobile. You do not only have to come to their business for repairs.

Landscaping equipment repair companies have fully equipped field service truck. The repair technicians also have diagnostic and repair equipment on hand. If you are having problems with your lawn mower at the end of summer, then you would take it to the repair technician for an inspection.

Clean The Undercarriage Of Your Lawn Mowers

During the winter, there is a lot of moisture in the air. You should remove the mud and gas caked under the undercarriage of your mower. If not, it can cause your mower to rust. Removing the debris also prevents the discharge chute from getting blocked. You should store your equipment in a dry place as well.

Replace The Spark Plug

You should replace the spark plug on your mower even if it is in good condition. The spark plug should be removed using a socket wrench. A socket wrench has a neoprene lining that protects the spark plug's porcelain casing. A new plug performs better and ensures a smooth start for the spring.

During the winter months, your oil flows at a slower pace, which makes it difficult for your lawn mower to start. The grass is dormant and your mower is going to be sitting in a corner. These are reasons why you have to protect your lawn equipment before storage.

There are a lot of things you should do to make sure everything is in good condition come spring. These things include changing air filters, draining the oil, removing the blade, disconnecting the spark plug, and emptying the gas tank. If you do not want to do all of these things, then you should take your equipment to a professional.

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