Let's face it, it has been a cold and boring winter but spring is just around the corner. Here at Humphreys we believe that there is no substitution for preparation. Come Spring there are going to be a lot of lawn mower owners who start up their mower, find something wrong and wait in line at a lawn mower repair shop (like ours) for someone to fix it. Naturally that is all done on a first come first serve basis, but why not get a jump on the line now?
Below is a list of 20 things you need to check before you start mowing in spring.
Clean Unit
Change Oil & Filter
Change or Clean Air Filter
Change Fuel Filter
Check Throttle & Choke Cables (Oil if Necessary)
Sharpen or Replace Blades if Necessary
Check all Idler Pulleys
Check Spindle housing for Corrosion
Hydro Fluid (1st 100 hrs then every 400hrs)
Check Battery & Cables
Clean Out Under Mower Deck
Check Wheel Bearings
Check Ignition & Change the Plug
Check Belts & Hydro Belt and Linkage
Check PTO Pulleys
Check Gauge Wheels & Bolts
Check Tire Pressure
Check Deck Level
Grease Unit
Make Sure it has Good Fresh Fuel in the Engine
Well, there is our checklist. That is everything we’ll do if you bring your lawn mower to our repair shop or everything you should check on your own before the mowing season gets under way!
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