Is your mower ready to keep your yard in mint shape this spring growing season? If not, follow the lawn mower maintenance tips brought to you by AED Marketing Inc. in AMSOIL: Alan Duncan: Alan.

Gardens, plants, and flowers can thrive again with the arrival of spring. During this season, people can transform their yards into flawless, eye-catching green carpets; to that end, it's of utmost importance to mow the lawn frequently; otherwise, grass leaves can grow up to six inches (this can vary depending on the type of lawn). Considering the above, it goes without saying that a perfectly maintained mower is behind every green, healthy and lush lawn. In that regard, this post by AED Marketing Inc. has prepared essential lawn mower maintenance tips you can follow to get your small engine prime for the lawn mowing season.

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How to Perform Effective Lawn Mower Maintenance

First, Follow These Pre-Maintenance Steps

• Considering that your lawn mower is a machine with blades, the first step you should take is to disconnect the spark plug; this way, the lawn mower will not be able to turn on its blades accidentally.
• Another essential step you must follow before inspecting your mower is to review your owner's manual to become familiar with your small engine's requirements and maintenance schedule.

Check the Engine Oil

Like any other power-driven machine, your mower needs lubrication and protection against heat, friction, and carbon deposits; therefore, it requires adequate engine oil levels to perform as expected. With that in mind, be sure to check the oil in your mower before using it by following the instructions outlined in your operator's manual. Checking the oil level in a small engine is generally a quick and easy task, similar to how it is performed in a car. Roughly speaking, it consists of following these steps:

1. Position your mower on a flat surface.
2. Open the oil filler cap once the engine has cooled down.
3. Remove the dipstick to clean it thoroughly with cloth or paper.
4. Insert it again for a few seconds.
5. Remove it once more to verify that the oil level is between the lower and upper mark on the dipstick.
6. If the oil level is too low, be sure to fill the oil reservoir near the top mark; likewise, replace this fluid if your mower requires an oil change.

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Check the Air Filter

Having an air filter in good condition helps your mower's carburetor receive a clean airflow, thus improving engine performance. With that in mind, check your mower's air filter before using it this season. If the air filter is damaged, don't hesitate to replace it with a new one. If the filter is made of paper and is dirty, you can blow compressed air through it to loosen the dirt. If your filter is made of foam, clean it with soap and water and dry it well; once it is 100 percent dry, grease it with clean motor oil, and squeeze out the excess oil to put it back into the filter housing.

Inspect the Blade

It goes without saying that your mower's performance depends on having a sharp blade in perfect conditions to cut the lawn correctly; otherwise, it could cause damage to the grass. Now, checking your mower blade can be dangerous; hence, read your operator's manual instructions before you start. If you notice the blade is dull while inspecting it, take it to your dealer for sharpening; on the other hand, consider replacing it if it is bent, cracked, or damaged.

Pay Attention to the Spark Plug

As mentioned initially, the first step to ensure your safety while inspecting your mower is disconnecting the spark plug. In addition to that, it's crucial to check and replace it if necessary. Once you review it, be sure to replace it with a new spark plug if you notice that its electrodes have a worn appearance or if its insulator looks cracked or chipped; otherwise, cleaning it with a wire brush will be enough to continue using it.

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