Precautions for Using Petrol Mower

• Posted by watt full May 10, 2022 Filed in Family & Home #Petrol Mower  79 views
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  Spring is on its way and your gasoline powered lawn mower has probably been tucked away in the corner of the garage for several months now. The time for cleaning up the garden throwing away the remains of your Christmas tree and raking up the leaves and twigs is approaching fast .

  So now is the perfect time to take your lawnmower out of winter hibernation and prepare it for the first cut of the season.

  The big question is will your mower start?

  1. Read the Manual

  Many mower problems can be completely avoided by reading the operator’s manual. These include using the wrong fuel, wrong oil, overlooking safety procedures, tipping the mower up incorrectly and flooding the air filter or exhaust with oil.

  2. Oil

  Always check the oil every time you use your mower. To check the oil, stand the mower on a level surface and take out the oil dipstick, (refer to your owner's manual to locate it). Clean off the dipstick with a dry cloth and re-insert it. Now take it out again and check the oil level indicated on it. It should be perfectly level with the mark on the dipstick.

  Top up if necessary using the correct oil (many mowers use very specific oil so don’t be tempted to top it up with any old oil you have lying around). Always check the oil at least 3 times.

  3. Air filter

  When did you last inspect the air filter on your mower? The air filter is a vital part which ensures that no abrasive particles can enter the engine. If it gets clogged up or blocked, it starves the carburettor of oxygen and causes poor starting, poor fuel economy and potential engine damage. The air filter is located on top of the mower or beside the carburettor. It contains either a paper or foam filter depending on the make and model. Foam air filters can be cleaned, whilst paper air filters must be replaced when contaminated with dust and grass.

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