Winterizing your lawn mower ensures that come spring, your equipment will start as reliably and efficiently as you've come to expect. Follow these five easy steps to winterize your lawn mower before you store it away for the season.
If you've just mowed your lawn and the grass clippings are still recent, just take a hose and spray down the cutting deck. If you've been waiting to clean your cutting deck, you might need to put in a little more work. With drier clippings that are more difficult to remove, use a plastic paint scraper or bristled pot scrubber to aid your cleaning efforts.
If you happen to be storing your mower indoors, make sure to leave the tank completely empty, otherwise your equipment will quickly become a fire hazard. If you store your mower in a shed or garage, add new fuel and a stabilizer. Run the mower for a few minutes before storing so the stabilizer can make its way completely through the carburetor.
Need to make a last minute service appointment for your outdoor power equipment? Schedule with P&P Small Engines at your earliest convenience.
