Change Blades
The first thing the owner should do is to change the blades on the lawn mower. The only tool required to remove a blade is a ratchet with the correct size socket. Place a block of wood against the blade and the side wall of the deck to secure the blade so it does not move. Failing to secure the blade properly could result in a serious injury. Once the blade is locked in place, use the ratchet to loosen the bolt in the center of the blade. The owner has two choices when the blade is taken off. He or …show more content…
Gas begins to degrade and go bad after as little as 30 days, and bad gas can cause gumming that clogs the fuel system and the carburetor. The easier way of preventing the gas in the mower from going bad is by putting fuel stabilizer in it. Fuel Stabilizer can keep fuel fresh for about a year of storage. Briggs & Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer is a highly recommended fuel stabilizer. This fuel stabilizer can be bought at Lowes for about nine dollars. Draining the mower of gasoline is another method of preventing gummed up gas in the fuel lines. The mower should be started up and left running after the gas is drained to completely clear the fuel lines. Some lawn mowers use a mixture of gasoline and oil to run properly; however, some have a separate compartment for oil. If the lawnmower has an oil compartment, replace the old oil with new clean