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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
Whether you have a brand new, precision mowing machine, or an older work horse, lawn mowers need to be tuned up in the spring. While many people rely on services or shops in the Springfield area to do these tasks for them, some people may want to attempt to do their own maintenance at home. Whichever option you choose, here are the basics of what will likely need to be done for a spring lawn mower tune up. Gasoline If gasoline is left over the winter months, it can become stale or retain moisture. Using bad gasoline in your mower can result in rust and a carburetor that doesn't run smoothly. To ensure that your gas is good, consider draining out the old and replacing it with fresh. Blades Having properly sharpened blades, that are in good repair, on your lawn mower is essential for a healthy lawn. Inspect blades for any nicks as well as for dullness. Replace or sharpen as required. Oil Having fresh, well filled oil will help your lawn equipment function properly and can even extend the life of equipment. For two cycle engines, such as some string trimmers and blowers, be sure that the oil is mixed with gasoline to the correct ratio and topped off. Your equipment owner's manual, or instructions printed on the machine will usually give you this information. For four cycle engines, such as most lawn mowers, draining the oil and/or performing an oil change before adding new oil is a great idea. Air Filter Mowing equipment needs proper airflow to the engine in order to perform at its best. To make sure that your machinery is getting this airflow, take the time to inspect, and replace if necessary, the air filter. As a rule of thumb, air filters that do not show light through them likely need to be replaced. Spark Plugs Replacing the spark plugs on your lawn equipment can be an inexpensive and easy way to increase their performance. Even if a spark plug has not completely gone out, it is often a great idea to install a new one each spring season as part of routine maintenance. Wash & Clean Hopefully, when you stored your mower for the winter, you took time to clean off the old grass. If you didn't, or if your machinery accumulated dirt and dust while in storage, spend a little time washing and cleaning it. For hard to remove grass that is built up, try a wire brush and some good old fashion elbow grease. There you have it! A quick guide to recommended spring maintenance! If you find that all this upkeep is a bit too time consuming and you are considering trading in your mowing equipment for a great Springfield or Nixa lawn care service, we would love to have the chance to earn your business. Give us a call at 417-414-8355 or request a free quote on our contact page! Image provided by Rawich from FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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