Prepare for Spring With DIY Lawn Mower Customization
It’s hard to believe spring is just around the corner, but there is no better time than now to get your outdoor strength equipment ready for the season. After an hour or two, you can set up your lawnmower yourself so that it starts up immediately and performs at maximum efficiency.
Treat your lawnmower like a car. Regular maintenance based on hours worked will go a long way towards purchasing a reliable mower. This helpful lawn mower maintenance schedule will help you stay on track.
If the mower cuts irregularly or in chunks, the blade may need to be replaced. You can also inspect the ends of the grass for torn off, uncut stems of grass, which indicates blunt grass. You can sharpen the blade yourself or take it to a lawn mower repair shop for about $ 10.
This is followed by engine tuning, which begins with replacing the spark plug. Small engine spark plug removal tools are available at any hardware store. Before installing, make sure your new fork has the correct clearance using aspacer . Finally, clean the carburetor completely. The video above shows how to remove the carburetor and replace the needle and clean and reinstall all components.
It is also a good idea to check all cables, brakes and wheels for wear and damage. If you are buying a used lawnmower in poor condition, make this setup and you will get it back to life in no time.
Repair Set up lawn mowers Briggs and Stratton | Dane Riker (YouTube)