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Leighton: I'm going to show you how to maintain your lawn mower.
If you're anything like me, you leave it until the last minute, but it's not that hard to
do.
And these are some of the tools you'll need to do the job.
I've got a couple of cloths, my safety gloves, some clamps, socket set, couple of brushes
for cleaning things out, some WD-40, oil, and some petrol to top it all up.
The first thing to do is to disconnect the spark plug and make sure that the lawn mower
is in the Off position.
The mower is safe to work on now.
The first thing I'll do is give it a bit of a clean to get rid of the dirt and the grass
buildup from last season.
Maintenance of the mower should be done when the engine is cold.
Parts of the mower can get really hot when it's been worked and are quite dangerous.
Apply some lubricant to the wheels, the end of the throttle cable, and the height adjuster,
and use a rag to wipe off any excess lubricant.
With a four-stroke, it's worth checking the spark plug, but with a two-stroke, changing
the spark plug can give it a new lease of life.
Just check that the spark plug is clean, and if it's not, give it a bit of a brush with
a wire brush.
When replacing your spark plug, be careful not to cross-thread it.
Tighten it with your fingers, and then when you get to the end, use the socket but be
careful not to over-tighten it.
It's a good idea to check your air filter for dirt and grime.
If it's not too bad, you can give it a tap and a brush, but if it is bad, replace it.
When removing parts from your lawn mower, it pays to have a really good look so you
know how to put it back together.
Give the catcher a clean.
Let's have a look.
If it's really bad, give it a hose-out.
This one's not too bad.
I'm just going to brush it out.
It's not a great idea to tune your lawn mower upside down, so I'm going to tip it backwards
so we can check underneath.
It's a good idea to remove grass from underneath your mower.
It's particularly important if you have a steel mower, as a buildup of grass underneath
can cause rust.
Inspect the blades for dings and damage.
Sharp blades assist in giving you a good cut and keep the lawn healthy.
Check the oil on a four-stroke mower because the oil is separate to the fuel.
To check the oil, remove the cap and check the level on the dipstick.
There'll be a little mark that tells you whether there is enough or not.
Check the oil if it's dark and dirty.
If it's dark and dirty, it might be time to replace it.
Mine's just a little bit low, so I'm just going to top it up.
It's a good idea to top up with fuel just before you use your mower.
That way it doesn't go stale.
There's a few tips on maintaining your lawn mower.
It's quite easy to do and should extend the life of your mower, and look after your lawn.
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