Prep
November, December, January, February
Service the mower and sharpen blades
Change oil, replace the spark plug, add stabilizer or drain gas, and sharpen or swap the blade. A sharp blade is the cheapest disease-control product you will own.
Steps
- Disconnect the spark plug before you touch the blade.
- Sharpen at the original angle. Balance the blade on a nail.
- Change oil and plug. Fog the cylinder if you store long-term.
- Use ethanol-free gas or stabilizer. Old gas is why spring mowers sulk.
Tips
- Keep a second blade so you can swap midseason instead of mowing with soup.
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