Tip of the Day #2

Even if your walk behind or riding mower has one of those fancy cleaning fitting that you attach to your hose, from time to time, take a look underneath (disconnect the spark plug wire first!!!).  You will be surprised how much grass and other debris accumulates under there.

If you have a walk behind mower, check the owner's manual to find which way to tip the mower to prevent issues.  If you do not have the manual and cannot find the info on line, remember, tip it in a way that the carburetor (the part between the motor and the air cleaner) is above the the rest of the of the motor to prevent engine oil from fouling it.

The problem is that this accumulation of organic material attracts and holds moisture and, if you have a steel mower deck, you know what that means, buying a new one.

I have attached a photo* of an example of lack of maintenance and allowing that material to accumulate under the deck.  So, clean under that deck, a putty knife works great and, when finished, remember to re attach the spark plug cable or great frustration and some %@!&* words will be the result.

*That is if I can figure out how to squeeze it our of that little plastic thumb thingy!!
How about that, I did it, technology is our friend (yeah, RIGHT!)

 Thanks for stopping by.
Tony