Push mower care and maintenance is easy to do and can prevent major breakdowns from happening in the future. As the sun comes out every spring, people get their push mower out and get ready to turn it on, praying that it does.

Every winter, if you plan on storing your push mower for the colder months, there are a few things you should do before putting the push mower away. First, add some oil to the spark plug cylinder and replace the spark plug. Next, disconnect the spark plug wire for the entire time it is out in storage, and remember to reconnect before you try turning it back on. Make sure there is no gasoline sitting in the push mower tank, and use it all up before it goes into retirement. Change the oil after running it one last time when the engine is hot and ready to take in new oil. When all this is done, cover the push mower and store it somewhere dry and out of extreme temperatures.

Always keep your push mower clean to keep parts in working order. Use a strong soap to cut any grease from oil or gasoline, and remove any dirt or grass buildup. Before turning the push mower over on its side, make sure the spark plug is disconnected. You want to be sure the push mower cannot turn on while you are working with the blades, and disconnecting is the only way to be sure. It is also a good idea to wear sturdy, heavy duty gloves when your hands are anywhere near the blades to prevent injury. Use an old butter knife or putty knife to clean out the thick clumps of grass that build up underneath the motor on the push mower. After you clean it up, make sure everything on the push mower is put back where it belongs, and tighten any bolts or parts that seem loose from the vibrations. Also, it is a good idea to keep the mower, if regularly used, filled with gasoline and never let it run on empty.

Keeping the blades to your push mower strong and sharp are important to the efficiency and longevity of the motor of your push mower. Sharpening your push mower blades can be difficult and dangerous. Make sure you know what you are doing before you start, and wear thick leather gloves. Some people can handle sharpening the blades with a file, but if you are in the least bit unsure, you should take the blades to a professional. Dull blades can cause extra unnecessary pressure to build up on the engine of your push mower, so make sure you inspect the blades regularly and decide whether you want to sharpen or get it done professionally.

Understanding how a push mower works and how to prevent them from breaking down is important when owning one. Proper push mower maintenance will help reduce problems in the future, and if you take care of your mower and store it correctly it can last a very long time.

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