Preparing Your Lawn Mower in Toronto for Another Season

Now that spring is in full swing, it is time to tackle your lawn’s maintenance. Before you start edging and mowing, you need to ensure your landscaping equipment in Toronto is up for the job. Preparation of your gear before heavy seasonal use gets you more years out of it and ensures that it does the job without distressing your delicate blades of grass.

Tips to Prepare Your Lawn Mowers and Landscaping Equipment in Toronto for Spring and Summer

Think of your landscaping equipment like your vehicle. It is an investment, and it requires annual tune-ups to ensure it works correctly.

To get your lawn mower and other accessories ready for spring and summer, start by:

• • Cleaning out your lawn mower. A thorough cleaning helps your lawn mower work properly and prevents overheating. The buildup of grass blades can damage the belts and pulleys too. Use an air compressor to blow out the debris from last season.
• • Maintain spark plugs. Ensure that the area around your spark plugs is clean and free of debris. Loosen old plugs with a spray and replace them if they appear worn. If you are replacing, do not forget to place a gap on the new plug before installation and then finger tighten the plug before using your wrench.
• • Inspect the fuel filters. Your lawn mower has a filter just like your vehicle. Inspect it and ensure it is clean. If it is worn, replace it by following the manufacturer’s instructions, since all brands have various components and specific requirements.
• • Refill with fresh gasoline. Never leave gas in your lawn equipment for more than 30 days. Always empty the tank and refill with fresh gas.
• • Sharpen any cutting blades. Your lawn mower blades should be sharpened once a year at a minimum. Sharp blades cut more efficiently, but also prevent you from having brown tips on the grass that result from dull blades.
• • Change the oil. The oil in your landscape equipment must be changed regularly and replaced with the right viscosity. Refer to your owner’s manual for the proper oil to use.
• • Add lubrication to all moving parts. The lawn mower operates at its best when it is properly lubricated. Oil all wheel bearings and other moving components, using the instructions provided to you in your owner’s manual.

Upgrade Your Lawn Mowers in Toronto

Once your lawn mower or landscaping equipment reaches its retirement age, you can replace it with the latest technology from a trusted brand like Kawasaki or Husqvarna. Hitch City offers the leading brands of lawn mowers at consumer-friendly prices. Our team of landscaping professionals will not only help you find the perfect lawn mower, but we can also help you maintain and repair it when needed.

Visit one of our three locations in Mississauga, Barrie or Scarborough for landscaping equipment or contact a sales professional to inquire about products and brands we carry in-store.