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Hints & Tips
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
Always refer to the Manufacturer's handbook before carrying out any maintenance on your lawn mower.
Rotary Lawn Mowers:
Change or sharpen the lawn mower blades and have their balance checked to get the best from your machine. Blunt or damaged blades won't cut the grass cleanly and as a result the ends of the grass will be bruised, leaving brown tips. Imperfect lawn mower blades or those incorrectly balanced will also drain more power from the engine or electric motor, and can cause serious and expensive damage.
Electric motors require specialist attention, so contact your local lawn mower specialist. If you do decide to make any adjustments yourself, ALWAYS disconnect the lawn mower from the mains. Petrol engines are simpler to deal with, although again, if in doubt, consult your lawn mower specialist.
Check and clean the air filter if you have been using it in dusty conditions, as a partly blocked filter will affect the running of the engine. Prolonged use will accelerate wear and tear in the engine. Change the oil according to engine manufacturers' recommendations.
Before use, make sure that the guards are in place and are in good condition and check the engine oil level.
ALWAYS remove the spark plug for maximum safety when working on your petrol engine.
Finally, check and lubricate the controls, wheel bearings, swinging guards, roller bearings and chains.
Cylinder Lawn Mowers:
All the above tips apply equally to cylinder lawn mowers and in addition, if you have the Atco Qualcast QX system, then all you have to do is take the cassette to your local lawn mower specialist for sharpening.
Garden Tractors and Riding Lawn Mowers:
Anything other than changing the oil, sharpening and balancing the blades and changing the air filter should be carried out by a lawn mower specialist. |
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