What Are The Advantages Of Maintaining My

Outdoor Power Equipment?

Regular maintenance is important for the safety and performance of your outdoor power equipment. There are benefits for your lawn as well.

Many lawn problems result from dull or poorly balanced mower blades that can shred grass, leaving it susceptible to fungus, disease and infestation. Regular maintenance can help keep your lawn healthy by keeping your mower blades sharp and in balance. Both ensure a clean, even cut.

How Often Should My Lawn Mower Be Serviced?

Yearly! Please refer to your owner’s manual for the recommended service intervals. A number of owner’s manuals are available online if you misplaced yours.

Service and Repair On Outdoor Power Equipment

Lawn Mowers

Inspect fuel and gas cap

Inspect or replace air filter

Inspect or replace spark plug, adjust gap

Clean built up debris from under mower deck

Change and dispose of used oil and replace filter (if equipped)

Check blade brake clutch

Lubricate bearings

Clean clippings and debris from mower and belt area, replace belt cover

Inspect mower blade, sharpen or replace if necessary

Check blade for balance and straightness

Test operation of safety sytems 

Test overall operation of the mower

After an initial analysis of unit-if it is deemed that more work than a service will cover is needed-an estimate will be provided first.

Riding Mowers

Inspect belts for wear, adjust tension

Clean engine compartment

Replace spark plug(s), adjust gap

Inspect or replace air filter

Check battery voltage and continuity

Change and dispose of oil and replace filter (if applicable)

Grease axle(s) and mower spindles (if applicable)

Test operation of brakes, and transmission

Sharpen blades, check balance and straightness to avoid vibration

Clean built-up debris from under mower deck

Test operation of safety systems

Check tire tread and pressure.

After an initial analysis of unit-if it is deemed that more work than a service will cover is needed-an estimate will be provided first.