Lawnmower Maintenance

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Lawnmower Maintenance

• Topic 5043
• Nick Thompson

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Take Care of your equipment and your equipment
will take care of you.
-author unknown
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What is Maintenance?

• Def the upkeep of property or equipment

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Why Maintain equipment?

• Keep running well and working good
• Prevent costly repairs
• Prevent down time
• Monitor wearable parts

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What to Maintain on a mower

• Check oil, change as recommended
• Clean air filter
• Check coolant level
• Check battery for corosion proper water level
• Check fuel filter

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• Check for loose bolts, etc
• Check hydrolic oil level
• Check belts for proper allignment
• Monitor hoses for leaks or cracks
• Clean mower and deck
• Check blades, sharpen
• Grease all fittings
• Check tire pressure
• Check lubricant levels (gear boxes)

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Most importantly

• Always, always, always! Consult your owners
  manual for a maintenance schedule.

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References

• Scag Power Equipment A division of Metalcraft
  of Mayville, Inc. Operators Manual 03092