Basic Mower Care
Are you the handy do-it-yourself type? Then this section is for you. Learn how to take care of your power equipment in easy steps.
Know the 5 key areas and your engine will keep running smoothly:
- Changing Your Oil
- Changing a Spark Plug
- Changing your Air Filter
- Using the Right Fuel
- Storing Your Equipment
- Improves engine performance
- Can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%
- Can reduce emissions by up to 50%.
Simple Maintenance Schedule
| Check Oil Level | Change Oil | Change Air Filter | Change Spark Plug | Change Fuel Filter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every 5hrs *After the first 5hrs of use |
Y | Y* | |||
| Once a season or 25hrs of use | Y | ||||
| Once a season or 50hrs of use | Y | ||||
| Once a season or 100hrs of use | Y | Y |
Taking care of your outdoor power equipment has several benefits:
More Do–It–Yourself Resources
See more do-it-yourself projects in our Lawn Care & Safety section.