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Page 1: Lawn Mower Checklist - jackssmallengines.comTune Up Checklist Check Oil Check Mower Blades Recharge Battery (Riding Mowers) Inspect Belts Clean Deck Check Air Filter Check Spark Plug

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http://www.jackssmallengines.com/husqvarna-mower-replace-blade.cfm

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http://www.jackssmallengines.com/diy/changing-the-spark-plug-on-a-toro-lawn-mower/

Lawn MowerTune Up Checklist

Check Oil

Check Mower Blades

Recharge Battery (Riding Mowers)

Inspect Belts

Clean Deck

Check Air Filter

Check Spark Plug

Stabilize Fuel

•Clean the filter to remove any built up debris.• if it is damaged or torn.

•Clean spark plug with wire brush and ignition cleaner to remove combustion residue.•Replace the spark plug if damaged or the electrode is worn down.

•Check the oil level. Are you low? Add oil to the recommended level on the dipstick (ex. “Full”).•Change the oil if you did not do so before storage in the fall. It’s always best to start the season fresh.

•Make sure any old gas has been removed from the fuel tank. •Treat new fuel by adding a fuel stabilizer each and every time you buy new gas.

•Sharpen dull blades. A dull blade will tear the grass rather than giving a clean cut.•Replace blades if damaged, have excessive dents, or if the metal is wearing thin after several sharpenings.

•Recharge the battery on your riding mower. Chances are all the juice has drained over winter if you did not hook the battery up to a trickle charger.

•Check for frayed or worn belts. Replace a belt if needed.

*This is a basic checklist with popular procedures. Always refer to your owner’s manual for manufacturer specific tune-up recommendations.

•Clean the top and underside of the deck to remove all that old dried up grass.

Replace the filter