Winterize Lawn Equipment
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Home-maintenance expert Mike Ferarra demonstrates how to winterizing lawn and garden equipment. - Prepare lawn mowers for winter by sharpening the blade and cleaning the underside of the deck. Pour fuel stabilizer in the gas tank, and lubricate the throttle cable.
For string trimmers, sharpen the cutoff blade at the head of the trimmer with a file. Also, inspect the spool (figure A) and replace if it is worn out. If it's a gas trimmer, clean the air filter and change the spark plugs. Clean the chain on a chain saw by removing it and dipping it in mineral spirits. When reinstalling the chain, be sure to set to the proper tension. Use a thin wooden stick to clean the cooling fins. Inspect the engine on gas chainsaws, and clean the air filter and change the spark plug.
Hedge trimmers require attention, too. Sharpen the blades with a file (figure B), and lubricate with an aerosol silicon spray to prevent rust. On electric trimmers, inspect the power cord for nicks or other damage. Clean the air filter and change the spark plug on gas-powered trimmers, and check the integrity of the safety shield on all trimmers.
Guests Mike Ferrara
The Lazy Homeowner / Lawn-Care Expert, Axiom Productions
Toll-free: 888-917-3716
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lazyhomeowner@axiomcom.com
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www.lazyhomeowner.com
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