How to Perform Lawn Mower Maintenance

Tune-up: Learn how to maintain your engine. Tuning up is good for your engine and the environment. It will also save you money. Our interactive demo walks you through four easy steps to perform lawn mower maintenance. It is even easier with a Briggs & Stratton Maintenance Kit. According to environmental impact data, a properly tuned and maintained lawn mower makes a big difference:

• Reduces mower emissions by up to 50%
• Reduces costly fuel consumption up to 30%
• And, extends the life of your engine!

To keep your mower operating smoothly throughout the lawn care season, remember these maintenance tips:

Oil

• Check the oil level regularly - ideally every time you mow. Add oil up to the fill line on the dipstick as needed.
• If you have a new mower, change the oil after the first five hours of use. After that, change the oil after every 50 hours of use or at the beginning of each lawn care season.

Keep the Blades Sharp

• Keep your mower blades sharpened so that you are cutting your lawn cleanly and not "tearing" the grass. Your lawn mower dealer can do this for you.