 |
| Lawnmower Maintenance |
| The Home Depot brings you this DIY kit on how to maintain your lawnmower. |
|
advertisement
|
Materials: Putty knife
Socket wrench
Towel
File or sharpening tool
Wire brush Note: Periodic maintenance of your lawnmower is essential to keep it running properly. Alert: Be sure to remove the sparkplug wire from the sparkplug before working on the blade! - Before you begin, drain the gas tank and run the engine until it stops.
- Take out the drain plug, drain the oil (figure A) completely into a drip pan and replace the plug securely. Then properly dispose of the old oil.
- Using the putty knife (figure B), clean off the dirt and matted grass from the underside of the mower. Use a hose or pressure washer to finish the job.
- Hold the blade with a towel and remove the mounting nut with a socket wrench (figure C). You can either sharpen the blade yourself or have it professionally done.
- Replace the sharpened blade, adding a little lubricant to make it easier.
- Turn the mower back upright and find the air filter compartment (figure D) on the mower. The filter should be cleaned or replaced at least once a season to preserve the life of the engine.
- Pull off the sparkplug wire and remove the plug with the long barrel of your socket wrench.
- Use a wire brush to clean off carbon deposits, or you can just replace it with a new sparkplug. Make sure you buy the right size for your mower.
- Screw in the new plug and tighten with a wrench, being careful not to over tighten.
- Fill the oil compartment with 30-weight oil. Some engines require non-detergent oil, so consult your owner's manual before proceeding.
Keeping your lawn mower in good working condition will help ensure that it'll last for years and years!
RESOURCES :
The Home Depot Information
To locate the Home Depot store nearest you, click here.
The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Website: www.homedepot.com
| 
)
)
)
)
)
WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO
