As lawn growth slows with the arrival of cooler weather, mowing and regular maintenance become less frequent than during summer. This quieter period is the perfect time to inspect your equipment and carry out any necessary maintenance, so you’re ready to hit the ground running when spring arrives.
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What Are Best Practice Activities When Looking After Battery Equipment?
When using battery powered equipment, there are a few things that you can do to ensure your batteries stay in good health. Some of our top maintenance tips include:
- Ensure batteries stay clean, free from dust and corrosion.
- Use batteries regularly, especially lithium-ion powered batteries that are designed for frequent use.
- Once batteries are charged, unplug from power source.
- Ensure you remove the battery from the device following every use.
What Are the Best Practices for Maintaining Petrol-Powered Lawn Care Equipment?
When maintaining petrol-powered leaf blowers, whipper snippers, and mowers, regularly servicing the engine is essential. Not only will this help your equipment perform at its best, but it will also help extend its lifespan.
- Disconnect spark plug. Inspect spark plug for stubborn deposits, cracks or electrodes that have been burnt away.
- Check air filter. Remove filter from housing and check for dirt, debris or any blockages. If it needs a clean, wash with soap and hot water, then allow filter to fully air dry before putting back into housing. If air filter is damaged, you may need to replace the filter.
- For 4 stroke equipment, check oil level.
How Do I Service a Whipper Snipper?
Whether you have a battery or petrol whipper snipper, follow the above tips for your specific type. Following this, we recommend:
- Disconnect spark plug or battery.
- Wipe or brush away any dried grass, dirt or other debris from the trimmer head and vents. For more stubborn debris, you may need to use a stiff brush.
- Lubricate any moving parts.
How Do I Service a Mower?
Following maintaining your mowers motor or battery, there are a few extra steps that you can take to ensure your lawn mower will perform its best.
- Disconnect spark plug or battery first.
- Inspect your mowers blades. When inspecting blades, keep an eye out for any cracks, bends, holes.
- Inspect and see if blades are sharp.
- Lubricate any moving parts.
If you are short on time or are not confident, the best and easiest option will be to drop off your mower to your local mower shop, and they will be able to give the whole mower a once over to ensure everything is operating as it should.
Please check out our blog on How to Give Your Mower a Service for further tips.
Do I Need to Service My Leaf Blower?
Once you’ve maintained your leaf blower’s motor or battery, there are a few additional steps you can take to keep it running at peak performance.
- Ensure leaf blower is free from leaves, dirt and dust.
- Clean air vents and housing.
How Do I Clean My Knapsack Sprayer?
After using a knapsack or pressure sprayer, it is important to flush out and clean the system. This will help ensure there is no residue of chemicals that can lead to the deterioration of seals, stop leaks and poor pressure. When cleaning out a knapsack or sprayer, it is best to follow this three step process:
Step 1: Wash out tank with water, shake tank, then dump the remainder of the water.
Step 2: Fill tank with water and dishwashing liquid. Shake tank and spray the solution through the system to clean.
Step 3: Fill tank with water, shake tank, spray clean water throughout the system.
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