CHECKING YOU MOWER MID SEASON!
We are fast approaching mid season mowing which means two things are happening right now. First your lawn is looking freshly cut and green, but that also means you are going to start putting more stress on your lawnmower, Hence its maintenance time!
Coming into the end of May into June the grass becomes a lot tougher than during the spring time. This is going to be putting your lawnmower parts under added stress. However, there is no need to worry, we have put together a quick step guide to ensure your mower stays healthy and in top condition for the rest of the season.
1. Inspect those belts
Its important to check to see if any of your lawnmower belts are beginning to fray or crack. If so, it is best to look at changing them.
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2. Air Filter check
One of the biggest factors to keeping the longevity of your engine is having a clean air filter. It only takes a few seconds to give it look so just keep an eye out. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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3. Spindle check
Ensure your spindles are still straight. If you have not been bumping your lawnmower into things they should be fine. Greasing them up a little will also help with your mowers performance.
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4. Deck cleaning
Doing a a quick clean of your deck shell will prevent a block of airflow, therefore it wont pull up the cut grass. Additionally, not cleaning your deck will help to retain moisture and this can lead to a build up of rust on your deck.
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5. Blade sharpening
For a lot of people they sharpen the blades at the beginning of the mowing season then don’t look at them again. This is bad. It puts stress on your belt, your spindles and your motor. White streaks in your lawn are an indication that your blades are breaking the grass rather than cutting the grass, which is unhealthy for your lawn.
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These are just some methods on how to prolong the performance of your mower during a long cutting season. For more information get in contact with a member of our team.
