Ours tends to get a little on the dirty side and I am sure we could do something simple like hand wash it, but is it worth power washing maybe once a year and applying some type of coating to keep the dirt at bay more?
Wax my push mowers when they are new and power wash underside and topside several times a year, also remove belt cover (self propelled) and clean out underneath the cover. The amount of debris that builds up there is amazing. Keeping the topside clean helps the engine run cooler and allows you to catch any gas or oil leaks early. Put a plastic bag over air filter before washing.
Big mower...JD 4210 with 7-Iron deck....waxed every July and gets washed several times a year.
With an occasional waxing everything is so much easier to keep clean...:thumbsup::thumbsup:
And it's so much nicer to work on when you have to.. :smile:KennyV
Keeping your equipment clean will go a long way in making it last longer. I think Kenny just likes to keep it clean so he can see his reflection in it.:laughing:
Ha ha.... Just yesterday while replacing bearings in my larger rear mount finish mower... I cought a glimps of myself in the rear glass on my tractor... Ugh... who is that OLD geezer in my tractor??? Yikes it was ME...
It's a good thing my eye sight is starting to fade...
:smile:KennyV
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173abn
After every mow I clean under the deck on my Grasshopper then I take off the derbies screen and blow it clean as well as the air filter,$65.00 for that guy.then I grease all 16 zerks and this fall I plan on degressing the engine.diesels tend to get dirity but I like em clean.I plan on doing some touch up painting as well in the new add on shed I built just for it. russ
I have never considered waxing my mower before but I love to wax my car so why not! Kenny is there a certain type of wax that you would recommend for this?
I have to say that after reading this thread I was shamed into looking at my mower and, realising how dirty it was, I went and washed it. I draw the line at waxing though. It's not worth it as it's old and I really need something newer.
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briggs
i try to keep all mine clean also ..I have 3 that i use all the time ..I have one at home its a 94 sears craftsman with a 12 hp brigs 42 inch deck ..Then i have a 2001 murray select at the shop it has a 17hp twin brigs 42 inch deck and i have an older MTD lawn flite at my dads to cut his grass ...One thing i find that helps keep it clean is i have rocker guarded the cutting decks it makes clean up under there a breeze and i use the pressure washer and dish soap to wash mine a clean mower is a happy mower :thumbsup:
I power wash mine riding mower each year and then put a couple of coats of turtle wax car wax on it. This seems to help keep down the wear and tear at least on the outside.
I always power wash my mower on the underside after each time I use it but usually just use a regular hose to clean the surface. I find a power washer works much best on the underside.
