Hey there step one got gas your best bet is to start with fresh Fuel and a new fuel filter each season gasoline can go bad in just a few weeks and that's a common reason power tools won't start take the old stuff to your local Hazardous Waste Recycling Center want to keep it fresh add a fuel stabilizer be sure to follow the directions on the bottle for most mowers and tractors you'll need to change the oil separately like you do on your car do it every year ethanol and fuel can harm Small Engines try premixed ethanol free fuel in handheld tools it isn't cheap but it could save you much more down the road by protecting the fuel system from corrosion
Step two look sharp make sure those mower blades really are sharp that way they slice the grass rather than tearing it blades typically need sharpening once a month you can do it yourself with a special file or grinding wheel use a block of wood to secure the blade while you loosen the bolt also be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire before getting started got a lawn tractor or Rider use Auto ramp so you can get safely under it another option pay about $10 to get your blades professionally sharpened that may be the best bet for your chainsaw which requires a special file and more finesse to car carefully sharpen each of those tiny Cutters on the Chain you'll know it's time when it cuts slower and leaves a fine powder instead of chunks behind keep an extra mower blade or saw chain on hand that's sharp and ready to go when you need it
Most mowers and tractors have a pleated paper air filter that drops in like the one on your car drop in a new one each year some mowers have reusable foam filters wash them in soap and water rinse ring out the water then wet them with just enough motor oil to trap dust chainsaws trimmers and other handheld tools typically have a fabric screen just brush it off with an old toothbrush and you're good to go hold an old paper air filter up to the light if light shines through it could be good for another season remember keep extra cutting line on hand for string trimmers hose mud and flippings from Beneath Your mower after every use lose your owner's manual most are available online we rate lawnmowers chainsaws string trimers and everything you need to keep your yard looking great all at consumerreports
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey there step one got gas your best bet is to start with fresh Fuel and a new fuel filter each season gasoline can go bad in just a few weeks and that's a common reason power tools won't start take the old stuff to your local Hazardous Waste Recycling Center want to keep it fresh add a fuel stabilizer be sure to follow the directions on the bottle for most mowers and tractors you'll need to change the oil separately like you do on your car do it every year ethanol and fuel can harm Small Engines try premixed ethanol free fuel in handheld tools it isn't cheap but it could save you much more down the road by protecting the fuel system from corrosion step two look sharp make sure those mower blades really are sharp that way they slice the grass rather than tearing it blades typically need sharpening once a month you can do it yourself with a special file or grinding wheel use a block of wood to secure the blade while you loosen the bolt also be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire before getting started got a lawn tractor or Rider use Auto ramp so you can get safely under it another option pay about $10 to get your blades professionally sharpened that may be the best bet for your chainsaw which requires a special file and more finesse to car carefully sharpen each of those tiny Cutters on the Chain you'll know it's time when it cuts slower and leaves a fine powder instead of chunks behind keep an extra mower blade or saw chain on hand that's sharp and ready to go when you need it step three tune it up most mowers and other power tools have just one easyto reach spark plug that costs only a few dollars change the plugs once a year using a deep spark plug socket check the owner's manual for the right Gap that's the distance between the spark plug Center inside electrodes most plugs come preg gapped but it's smart to use a gapping tool to be sure the Gap is on speec adjust it as needed by carefully bending the side electrode coat the spark plug threads with anti-seize compound so the plug is easier to unscrew next time step four filter this most mowers and tractors have a pleated paper air filter that drops in like the one on your car drop in a new one each year some mowers have reusable foam filters wash them in soap and water rinse ring out the water then wet them with just enough motor oil to trap dust chainsaws trimmers and other handheld tools typically have a fabric screen just brush it off with an old toothbrush and you're good to go hold an old paper air filter up to the light if light shines through it could be good for another season remember keep extra cutting line on hand for string trimmers hose mud and flippings from Beneath Your mower after every use lose your owner's manual most are available online we rate lawnmowers chainsaws string trimers and everything you need to keep your yard looking great all at consumerreports.orghey there step one got gas your best bet is to start with fresh Fuel and a new fuel filter each season gasoline can go bad in just a few weeks and that's a common reason power tools won't start take the old stuff to your local Hazardous Waste Recycling Center want to keep it fresh add a fuel stabilizer be sure to follow the directions on the bottle for most mowers and tractors you'll need to change the oil separately like you do on your car do it every year ethanol and fuel can harm Small Engines try premixed ethanol free fuel in handheld tools it isn't cheap but it could save you much more down the road by protecting the fuel system from corrosion step two look sharp make sure those mower blades really are sharp that way they slice the grass rather than tearing it blades typically need sharpening once a month you can do it yourself with a special file or grinding wheel use a block of wood to secure the blade while you loosen the bolt also be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire before getting started got a lawn tractor or Rider use Auto ramp so you can get safely under it another option pay about $10 to get your blades professionally sharpened that may be the best bet for your chainsaw which requires a special file and more finesse to car carefully sharpen each of those tiny Cutters on the Chain you'll know it's time when it cuts slower and leaves a fine powder instead of chunks behind keep an extra mower blade or saw chain on hand that's sharp and ready to go when you need it step three tune it up most mowers and other power tools have just one easyto reach spark plug that costs only a few dollars change the plugs once a year using a deep spark plug socket check the owner's manual for the right Gap that's the distance between the spark plug Center inside electrodes most plugs come preg gapped but it's smart to use a gapping tool to be sure the Gap is on speec adjust it as needed by carefully bending the side electrode coat the spark plug threads with anti-seize compound so the plug is easier to unscrew next time step four filter this most mowers and tractors have a pleated paper air filter that drops in like the one on your car drop in a new one each year some mowers have reusable foam filters wash them in soap and water rinse ring out the water then wet them with just enough motor oil to trap dust chainsaws trimmers and other handheld tools typically have a fabric screen just brush it off with an old toothbrush and you're good to go hold an old paper air filter up to the light if light shines through it could be good for another season remember keep extra cutting line on hand for string trimmers hose mud and flippings from Beneath Your mower after every use lose your owner's manual most are available online we rate lawnmowers chainsaws string trimers and everything you need to keep your yard looking great all at consumerreports.orghey there step one got gas your best bet is to start with fresh Fuel and a new fuel filter each season gasoline can go bad in just a few weeks and that's a common reason power tools won't start take the old stuff to your local Hazardous Waste Recycling Center want to keep it fresh add a fuel stabilizer be sure to follow the directions on the bottle for most mowers and tractors you'll need to change the oil separately like you do on your car do it every year ethanol and fuel can harm Small Engines try premixed ethanol free fuel in handheld tools it isn't cheap but it could save you much more down the road by protecting the fuel system from corrosion step two look sharp make sure those mower blades really are sharp that way they slice the grass rather than tearing it blades typically need sharpening once a month you can do it yourself with a special file or grinding wheel use a block of wood to secure the blade while you loosen the bolt also be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire before getting started got a lawn tractor or Rider use Auto ramp so you can get safely under it another option pay about $10 to get your blades professionally sharpened that may be the best bet for your chainsaw which requires a special file and more finesse to car carefully sharpen each of those tiny Cutters on the Chain you'll know it's time when it cuts slower and leaves a fine powder instead of chunks behind keep an extra mower blade or saw chain on hand that's sharp and ready to go when you need it step three tune it up most mowers and other power tools have just one easyto reach spark plug that costs only a few dollars change the plugs once a year using a deep spark plug socket check the owner's manual for the right Gap that's the distance between the spark plug Center inside electrodes most plugs come preg gapped but it's smart to use a gapping tool to be sure the Gap is on speec adjust it as needed by carefully bending the side electrode coat the spark plug threads with anti-seize compound so the plug is easier to unscrew next time step four filter this most mowers and tractors have a pleated paper air filter that drops in like the one on your car drop in a new one each year some mowers have reusable foam filters wash them in soap and water rinse ring out the water then wet them with just enough motor oil to trap dust chainsaws trimmers and other handheld tools typically have a fabric screen just brush it off with an old toothbrush and you're good to go hold an old paper air filter up to the light if light shines through it could be good for another season remember keep extra cutting line on hand for string trimmers hose mud and flippings from Beneath Your mower after every use lose your owner's manual most are available online we rate lawnmowers chainsaws string trimers and everything you need to keep your yard looking great all at consumerreports.org\n"
