Winterizing Your Lawnmower

Al Carrell: There comes a time when you want to quit mowing that crabgrass and put the lawnmower away 'til next season.

Michael Holigan: And if you do it right this fall it will be much easier to start next season. First we want to drain all of the remaining gas out of the gas tank. Most gas tanks do have a drain on the bottom, but if they don't you're either going to have to siphon out the excess gas or remove the tank and turn it upside down.

A.C.: Now there's still going to be some gas left, so we're going to crank it up and let the mower burn the rest of the gas.

M.H.: Next is a safety tip, and that's remove the spark plug.

A.C.: The reason being that we're going to be working under the housing there to clean it and we don't want to have an accidental start.

M.H.: Then remove the foam air filter and go ahead and clean it and oil it so it's ready for next season.

A.C.: And it's easy to clean. Just soap and water. Ring it out real good and then oil it.

M.H.: It's a good idea to oil all moving parts so they won't rust during the winter. If you have a hard time reaching a part, use a spray can of WD40.

A.C.: And while you've got the spark plug out, take a spoonful of oil, regular motor oil, put it into that port and then put the spark plug back in, turn it over a couple of times to distribute the oil inside.

M.H.: When you're ready to store the lawn mower for the winter, set it up on blocks. That way you don't have to worry about any flat spots on the wheels from it sitting all winter.

A.C.: And you want to cover it while it's in storage. Use a regular cloth sheet instead of a plastic, because the plastic will trap moisture.

M.H.: If you'd like a copy of these tips, you can contact us on the Internet or write us here at the station.

Episode 013 1995 - 96 Season

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