This is the first post in Exmark’s ten part Service and Maintenance Series.
In just a few short weeks—or, what we hope will be short weeks—the snow will be melted, the flowers will bloom and the grass will again sprout its green shoots and be ripe for a trim.
With that in mind, this is the time to get your mower ready for the long-awaited season. Proper care of equipment can potentially save hundreds of dollars and increase productivity. But the biggest challenge is knowing exactly what to do and what’s best for your machine.
To help you get your mower going this season, we’ve pulled together the ins and outs of maintenance and service. There’s plenty to cover, so we’re breaking it out into a series of blog posts you may use as a handy guide to get ready for the season.
Here are some quick tips to help you get started:
- Check fluids for leakage, and refill as needed
- Clean every nook and cranny of your mower
- Check your mower’s nuts and bolts
- Supply your equipment with fresh gas
- Sharpen and balance your blades
- Check your air filters
- Establish a regular maintenance cycle for the season—with or without your dealer, but preferably with
Our next post will be all about mower lubrication, so check back soon.
