Fall Preparation

[bakerg]

With fall upon us, what are some of the things you do to prepare your lawnmowers for winter? Are there any tricks of the trade that might be helpful to all of us here?:biggrin:

 

[Giles]

Since I have a lot of yard work in Fall and Winter, I do my second complete service. Next one will be this Spring after an approximately two months rest.
Have a Wheel Horse that is 32 years old and runs good as new.:thumbsup:

 

[JDgreen]

With fall upon us, what are some of the things you do to prepare your lawnmowers for winter? Are there any tricks of the trade that might be helpful to all of us here?:biggrin:

About a year ago I started a thread here about what I do to prep a push mower for storage, will try to locate it and post a link.

 

[JDgreen]

With fall upon us, what are some of the things you do to prepare your lawnmowers for winter? Are there any tricks of the trade that might be helpful to all of us here?:biggrin:

Do a search here for Mower storage by JDgreen

My thread on the subject was posted here on 9/24/10

 

[benski]

Change oil in equipment with more than fifty hrs on oil and filter, if applicable.
Clean and dry mower deck, top and bottom. Spray underside with metal protectant.
Add fuel stabilizer of choice.
Sharpen blade(s).
Leave a wedge of D-con nearby as a rodent tell-tale.:wink:

 

[Briana]

Here's the link to JD's thread: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/general-mower-discussion/1144-mower-storage.html

He has quite a list of ways to prep your mower for winter...

 

[JDgreen]

Here's the link to JD's thread: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/general-mower-discussion/1144-mower-storage.html

He has quite a list of ways to prep your mower for winter...

Thank you, Briana, I do not know how to post a link here....THANKS AGAIN....:thumbsup:

 

[Briana]

Thank you, Briana, I do not know how to post a link here....THANKS AGAIN....:thumbsup:

Sure thing. :wink:

 

[JimmyTheGlove]

How about we get some real answers instead of just some hags telling us to go out looking for a link. It's a new thread, let's treat it as such. I too would like to know some inside tips on how to prepare a mower for winter.

 

[Giles]

I don't believe we could "write a book" on fall Preparation:laughing:
Other then routine maintenance--as in spring---what else is there.
Now if the OP was for storage--
(1)Change oil and grease entire machine.
(2)Either drain or completely fill tank with TREATED FUEL. And don't forget to run the engine until dry or until gas in carb is renewed.
(3)Remove spark plug/plugs and add Sea Foam or motor oil and spin the engine a couple of revolutions
(4)In the extreme, you could place jack stands under machine to remove weight from tires And remove all drive belts to prevent "belt set" especially where a belt has a twist.
Now---personally I never do any of the above because I use my Lawn tractors practically year round.:thumbsup: