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:

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.
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  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.

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