AMSOIL Synthetic Oil for Lawnmower Maintenance

Whether you live in Los Angeles, California or Dallas, Texas, or perhaps somewhere further to the East, it’s that time of year again...the time of year when you and your lawnmower get reacquainted. For some people, this may bring a smile because winter is at its end and warm weather is on the way (or perhaps already the norm). For others, having to pull out the lawnmower is more of an “It has to be done, so let’s get it over with” scenario. But regardless of your opinion of lawnmowing season, you need a lawnmower that is in top running condition thus ensuring that the job is accomplished with minimal if any hassle.

Your lawnmower, like any piece of equipment, will work best when it is in its best condition. You don’t want to simply pull it out of storage and assume it is ready to cut the lawn. Instead, take a bit of time to go over your lawnmower and inspect all its moving parts – much like you would your vehicle before a trip. 

Checklist for Getting Peak Performance from Your Lawnmower this Season

While cutting the lawn may be a common enough task, there’s no reason to make it more difficult because you did not prepare your lawnmower for the season ahead. Taking these proactive steps can help make the task more enjoyable and efficient.

• Spark Plugs – These are vital to having a properly operating lawnmower. Take time to see that they are clean and firmly attached. If they are loose or dirty it can cause your mower to misfire and work much harder, taking longer to get the job done. Worse, if the blade isn't spinning at a consistent speed, it can result in your grass having a more jagged cut.
• Check the Mower Deck- The underside of your mower can become caked with lawn debris such as grass build-up, dirt, twigs, etc. These items interfere with the effectiveness of your lawn mower’s ability to cut. In addition, leaving this old grass, roots, etc. on your mower’s deck can spread plant diseases around your property.
• Empty the Gas Tank – If you left fuel in the tank after your last cut, then take a few minutes to empty the tank OR use a fuel preserving additive.  If gas is left in the tank, it forms varnish deposits that reduce the quality of the fuel and foul the spark plugs. 
• Air Filter- Help your lawnmower work at its best by replacing the air filter, thus allowing the engine to “breathe” better and consequently work easier.
• Change the Oil- Like your vehicle, your lawnmower will run more smoothly with clean oil. A great option for getting optimum performance from your lawnmower is to choose a synthetic oil such as AMSOIL available from Lifetime Oil.  Also, if your lawnmower has an oil filter, now is the time to replace it.
• Sharpen the Blades – Having jaggedly cut grass not only looks bad but is damaging to the grass itself.  Before you cut your lawn, take the blades to a hardware store and have them sharpened and balanced.  

If you operate a lawncare service instead of a just mowing your own yard, there's an even bigger reason to maintain your equipment with AMSOIL.  Save your business significant money by opening an AMSOIL Commercial Account and purchasing your oil at wholesale prices.  You'll save 25% on your oils, filters, and other synthetic lubricants.  Plus, you'll get free delivery to your doorstep on qualifying orders.  

Being sure your lawnmower is ready for cutting the grass for the next several months can make a difference- whether you are cutting grass in Dallas, TX, or Los Angeles, CA.  Be sure you do all you can to achieve trouble-free grass cutting!