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Lawn Mower Maintenance

Lawn mower maintenance procedures. How to's, tips and schedules for maintaining lawn mowers.
Preventative Maintenance for Lawn Mowers
Regular preventative maintenance on lawn mowers ensures a long life for the mower and optimum engine performance. Mowers in northern climates also need to be winterized after the final cut in the fall.
Troubleshooting a Gas Mower
Problems and solutions to common lawn mower issues.
Lawn Mower Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance schedule for new lawn mowers. When to perform scheduled maintenance checks. What's on a lawn mower maintenance schedule
Lawn Mower Maintenance - Changing the Engine Oil
How to change the engine oil on a lawn mower. When to change the oil on a lawn mower
Lawn Mower Maintenance - Servicing the Spark Plug
Cleaning the spark plug. Replacing the spark plug. Setting the gap on the spark plug. Servicing the spark plug.
Lawn Mower Maintenance - Cleaning the Air Filter
How to clean the air filter on a lawn mower. When to clean the air filter on a lawn mower
Winterizing a Lawn Mower
How to prepare a lawn mower for winter storage.
Quick Tip to Avoid Engine Smoke and Dirty Air Filter
Avoid engine smoke. Avoid dirty air filter. Be careful when turning mower on its side.
3 Easy Steps for a Lawn Mower Tune-Up
About.com's Guide to Landscaping, David Beaulieu explains how to give your mower a tune-up.
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