These are easy fixes that most owners will be able to do simply by watching a video online. Of course, if you don\u2019t like chores like this or you\u2019re too busy, find a local mower repair shop and get a good relationship going there. Whatever you decide, annual maintenance is a critical part of making sure your mower will last and serve you for years to come.<\/p>\n
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Be sure to use manufacturer approved parts. If you use off-brand parts, it can void your warranty. Make a note of your mower\u2019s make and model number. This is something that you\u2019ll need in order to get the right parts and\/or find the right repair video online.<\/p>\n
As you get started, make sure the mower is turned off and the motor has cooled. Unplug the spark plus wire so the mower doesn\u2019t accidentally start. For electric mowers, remove the safety key. For some mowers, there are a few prescribed pre-maintenance procedures to follow, so be sure to follow those.<\/p>\n If your maintenance steps will require you to tilt the mower on its side, be sure to drain the fuel from the tank so it doesn\u2019t spill onto your floor. You can run the mower until the fuel tank is almost empty. Make sure the dipstick is down, as well and the air filter is facing upwards to avoid getting oil in the engine.<\/p>\n Once the season is over, prep your mower for long-term storage so it will be ready for spring.<\/p>\n Mower blade maintenance can be done in early spring or late fall. If the blade is broken or bent, it must be replaced. If it’s dull, you can either replace it or you might be able to sharpen it. Replace the dull blade with a new, sharp one as soon as possible to ensure a clean cut. If your lawn mower blades have ragged edges, your lawn is more likely to get diseases. Before you begin, check your owner\u2019s manual. The manufacturer of your mower might not recommend sharpening the lawn mower blades.<\/p>\n For best results, always use quality oil and gas in mower. Check the owner’s manual for recommendations. With use, you will need to occasionally replace belts, air filters, spark plugs and those types of items. You can get the OEM parts for your Toro mower<\/a> or your Briggs & Stratten mower<\/a> at our website.<\/p>\n References:<\/p>\n 11 Simple Ways to Repair a Lawn Mower – wikiHow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you have a regular sized yard, then a good Toro or Briggs & Stratton walk-behind mower is perfect for mowing. These are good, solid mowers that will stand the test of time. Of course, they do require regular maintenance. Occasionally, you will need to perform minor repairs. Below are just a few of the … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":11540,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1093],"tags":[1119,1095,1117,1118],"class_list":["post-11590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-and-garden-equipment","tag-briggs-stratten-mower","tag-lawn","tag-lawn-mower","tag-toro-mower"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11590"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11791,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11590\/revisions\/11791"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Self-Propelled](\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Self-Propelled-Lawn-Mowers.jpg\")
<\/a>If you\u2019re doing the maintenance or repair yourself, find a great spot in a well-ventilated area and on a hard, flat surface. A garage or patio works well for this. If you are concerned about spilling oil\/fuel on your garage floor, then put a big tarp down or drop cloth on the floor before you begin.<\/p>\nEnd of Mowing Season Maintenance<\/h2>\n