Archive for February, 2015

Spring Mower Maintenance Tips

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

While much of the country is still locked in winter weather, it’s not too early to prepare your mowers for the coming of spring. While Exmark machines are built to last, even in the toughest conditions, they’ll last a lot longer with with proper maintenance.

Here are a few ways to help your equipment perform at its best this spring:

Exmark Engine Oil

Oil is the life blood of your engine, so it makes sense to start the season off with a fresh oil change.

  • Change the gas and oil soon after taking out your mower. Gas that has been sitting in the tank throughout the winter degrades in quality and can cause hard starting and/or inconsistent performance. Old, contaminated oil can cause serious engine damage as well, so when in doubt, change it out.
  • Check the blades before any big job. Few parts can affect cut quality and mower performance as dramatically as sharp, balanced blades. With a little practice, you can change a set of blades and be mowing in less than five minutes, and the higher quality cut quality and increased productivity will make it well worth your time.
  • Clean your mower inside and out. Dirt and grass clippings can build up and reduce the performance of your machine. Minimize the use of water for cleaning whenever possible. Instead, use compressed air. A clean cutting deck offers improved air flow and capacity, allowing you to get more work done with better results.
  • Exmark blades

    Sharp, balanced blades are an essential component of cut quality. Exmark offers a variety of blades to optimize performance for different cutting conditions.

    Consult your owners manual for specific service requirements and schedules of your machine. This is essential for proper care of your equipment. Even if you’re a mower maintenance guru, the difference in maintenance procedures and timeframes from one model to the next can be surprising.

  • If something does go wrong, or you have questions or doubts about the maintenance you’re performing, don’t hesitate to call a service professional at your local Exmark dealer. A few well spoken words of wisdom can save a do-it-yourselfer from hours of headache.

Bottom line, it’s not hard to keep your mower maintained, and doing so will maximize the performance and durability of your machine.

Exmark and Hunt Brothers Pizza Announce Inaugural ‘Mow Like a Pro’ Sweepstakes

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

With spring just around the corner, Exmark and Hunt Brothers Pizza are helping six lucky winners give their yards the five-star treatment in the new “Mow Like a Pro” sweepstakes, which runs February 16 through April 30, 2015.

One lucky winner will take home the grand prize, a top-of-the-line Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

One lucky winner will take home the grand prize, a top-of-the-line Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

The grand prize is a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower with a 60-inch UltraCut cutting deck. The first prize winner will take home a new Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero-turn riding mower, while the second prize winner will win an Exmark Quest S-Series Front Steer zero-turn riding mower. Finally, three lucky winners will take home the third prize, an Exmark Commercial 30 walk-behind mower.

“We know Hunt Brothers Pizza fans enjoy the outdoors, and out convenience store partners serve our products to landscapers on a regular basis,” said Keith Solsvig, vice president of marketing for Hunt Brothers Pizza. “We’re giving our fans a chance to ‘mow like a pro’ and win these great Exmark tools for a perfectly manicured lawn. Whether you are a professional landscaper or a hobbyist, these winners will be the envy of the neighborhood.”

The Quest S-Series Front Steer is Exmark's first steering wheel-equipped zero-turn riding mower.

The Quest S-Series Front Steer is Exmark’s first steering wheel-equipped zero-turn riding mower.

Other great prizes include 100 pairs of  safety sunglasses, and 100 pairs of work gloves. Fans of Hunt Brothers Pizza on Facebook and Twitter can follow along for an additional chance to win great Hunt Brothers Pizza giveaway items.

“Exmark is a natural fit for the Hunt Brothers Pizza ‘Mow Like a Pro’ sweepstakes,” said Exmark’s Daryn Walters. “Hunt Brothers Pizza customers can benefit from the productivity an Exmark mower delivers. A more productive mower reduces the time and effort necessary to have a beautifully manicured property.”

To enter, buy a specially market whole pizza from Hunt Brothers Pizza between February 16 and April 30, and receive a Mow Like a Pro entry code. Go to the sweepstakes page on HuntBrothersPizza.com, or Facebook.com/HuntBrothersPizza, and submit the entry code. Entry codes are also available by mail. See details on entry along with contest rules and regulations on the sweepstakes entry page. No purchase is necessary to win.