Your lawnmower will probably have been packed away for the winter months, but as spring and summer approach it will need to be dusted off and prepared for use again. There are some essential elements of maintenance that will need to be carried out before you can use it.
Clean under the lawnmower
Ideally, after each use, you should clean your lawnmower. This will prevent the mower from getting clogged up with garden debris. Make sure that the lawnmower is turned off and cannot restart whilst you are cleaning it. Remove all old grass and leaves that have collected around the blades. Do not use any sharp implements to clean the mower as this will scratch it and encourage rust to develop.
Sharpen the blades
You should also clean and check the blade at the beginning of every spring. A dull blade will not only make your lawnmower less efficient, but it can also damage your garden. Remove the mower blades and sharpen their points using a metal file. If you do not feel that you can do this will take them to a hardware store and ask them to do it for you. If the lawnmower blades appear to be very chipped in places, you will need to purchase new blades. To clean the blade, you just need to wipe it down to remove any excess grass clippings that have built up on it.
Tighten the mower's hardware
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