As the days grow longer and the snow begins to recede, homeowners will once again
venture outdoors to get their yards and lawn into tip-top shape for summer fun. But
just like your lawn has been hibernating over the long winter, so too has your lawn
mower and other small engines. Even if you properly winterized your mower, there
are a few things you'll need to do to ensure it works like it should. To get there,
follow these five steps.
1.
Freshen up with a new tank of gas. It only takes 30 days for the gasoline in your mower to start to
break down, which can harm your engine. If you have any gas left in the tank from the fall, empty it with a
siphon and ll the tank with fresh fuel straight from the gas station. For optimal results, use ethanol-free
gas (E0).