{"id":11358,"date":"2018-06-01T16:54:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T16:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weingartz.com\/?p=11358"},"modified":"2018-06-01T16:54:43","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T16:54:43","slug":"lawn-mower-troubleshooting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wgz.powerweb.app\/expert-advice\/2018\/06\/lawn-mower-troubleshooting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any outdoor power equipment<\/a> that is not properly cared for will have a shorter life and more and more problems, and your lawn mower is no exception. Your lawn mower<\/a> is most likely the most frequently used piece of outdoor power equipment so perform the proper maintenance to maximize life and efficiency. Spring is upon us and that means it\u2019s time to begin your yard maintenance. Here\u2019s what to do when you\u2019re ready to tackle yard work but your equipment isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Check spark plugs and carburetors<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Common problems that affect the starting and performance of your lawn mower<\/a> are clogged air filters, fouled spark plugs, and flooded carburetors.<\/p>\n

Replacing the spark plug can make a huge difference in the performance of your mower. We recommend that you change your spark plug every two years. To combat a flooded carburetor you need to drain the carburetor and put new fuel in it.<\/p>\n

Utilize new fuel and air filters<\/h3>\n

Starting with fresh fuel and a clean air filter<\/a> will help prevent lawn mower<\/a> problems. To clean your air filter, tap it to remove lose debris. If you hold it to the light and see the light, it\u2019s okay to use. If there is no light, replace it with a new air filter.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Use fresh, mid-grade fuel with no higher than E10 Ethanol rating, stored in a clean, sealed container.<\/p>\n

Keep a sharp lawn mower blade<\/h3>\n

Take a look at the lawn mower blade<\/a>. A dull blade will not prevent your lawn mower from starting but it will affect your lawn.<\/p>\n

Dull blades trim grass unevenly and leave the tips of your grass torn and not cleanly-sliced. Thus, a sharp blade<\/a> eliminates many lawn issues. If your blade is dull, bring it into Weingartz <\/a>to have it sharpened and balanced while you wait.<\/p>\n

Check bolts, wheels, cables and belts<\/h3>\n

Tighten all bolts and check to make sure that the lawn mower wheels<\/a>, cables <\/a>and belts <\/a>are not overly worn to avoid problems when you are mowing.<\/p>\n

Keep up with routine maintenance<\/h3>\n

Staying on top of routine maintenance will increase the performance and life span of your lawn mower<\/a> and all outdoor power equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For regular maintenance, feel free to visit your local Weingartz <\/a>where we have an entire team dedicated to making sure your equipment is running at its highest efficiency or visit Weingartz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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