Your Guide to Maintaining a Lawn Mower

Regularly maintaining your lawn mower can help extend its lifespan and make it safer and more efficient. We often recommend that our customers take care of their machines proactively and regularly to keep them functioning smoothly for years. Don’t worry if you are unsure where to begin—we have got you covered.

Keep reading this guide to learn more, and for more information, contact Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment. Our friendly experts can address your concerns and share a few tips to maintain your lawn mower like a pro. We are in Madison and Biloxi, MS, and happy to welcome our patrons from Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS.

Clean the Undercarriage

Your lawn mower’s undercarriage is an essential component, and you will want to work hard to clean and maintain it properly. Your machine's blades are in the undercarriage, and grass clippings and dirt builds up here. This means you must remove any debris as soon as possible, as it can start clogging the blades and overheating the machine.

Refer to your owner’s manual to see how you can clean the undercarriage, and don’t hesitate to contact Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment for assistance. Usually, spraying away any debris using a high-pressure nozzle hose works, so keep this item handy when cleaning your model.

Change Spark Plugs

You will also want to keep tabs on your spark plug’s performance and change them as necessary or at least once a year. This critical component helps ignite the fuel-air mixture in your lawn mower’s cylinder and triggers combustion.

When you use your lawn mower regularly, your spark plugs can continue to work for years. However, if your machine experiences extended downtime and intense uptime, the condition of your spark plugs can be deeply affected.

Keep the Cutting Blade Sharpened

In addition to the points above, you must remember to sharpen your mower’s blades carefully and regularly. When your machine runs, it can stumble upon hidden branches, rocks, and other obstacles in your yard. This can make your blades dull and render them useless. This will also cause you and your mower to work harder than usual. To prevent this, you will want to use a file or grinder to sharpen the blades and boost the performance of your machine.

Keep Your Machine Lubricated

Finally, you will want to lubricate any moving parts to optimize their performance. You will also want to inspect the oil in your reservoir and change it if it appears sludgy or discolored. However, if you notice any metal shavings, you will want to let an expert look at them and offer appropriate fixes.

We hope you find these tips handy when maintaining your lawn mower. If you need more maintenance advice or want to upgrade your machine to the latest model, visit Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment. Our knowledgeable staff can address your concerns and show you our fine selection of lawn mowers for sale. We have dealerships in Madison and Biloxi, MS, where we proudly serve those from Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS.