Maintenance Tips
Everyone can see the pride you take in your yard. Give your outdoor tools the same attention with these easy steps, so they start fast and run strong through the seasons.
ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
STORAGE
Proper tool storage during the off-season is essential in preventing costly repairs. Store your equipment in a dry location, drain the fuel if a stabilizer isn't used, and refer to your product owner's manual for detailed storage instructions.
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizers eliminate the need to drain fuel prior to storage and ensure quick, easy starting next season by preventing gum and varnish buildup within the engine's fuel system. If fuel has not been treated with a stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container.
FRESH FUEL
Check your owner's manual for the maximum ethanol content and minimum octane requirements. If the product will not be in use for more than two months the fuel should be drained.
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE BY PRODUCT TYPE
GAS LAWN MOWERS (WALK BEHIND) MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS LAWN MOWERS (RIDERS) MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS LAWN MOWERS (ZERO-TURN) MAINTENANCE TIPS
Zero-Turn Maintenance 'How-To' Videos
GAS STRING TRIMMERS, HEDGE TRIMMERS, TILLERS & CULTIVATORS MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS CHIPPERS MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS BLOWERS & VACUUMS (LEAF, GRASS) MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS SNOW BLOWERS MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS GENERATORS MAINTENANCE TIPS
GAS PRESSURE WASHERS MAINTENANCE TIPS
WARNING: This guide is not a substitute for reading the product Instruction Manual. The Instruction Manual contains important safety information and instructions that the user must be aware of and follow for safe operation and proper maintenance.
NOTICE: These tips provide general guidance. Depending on use and climate, service intervals may vary. Again, refer to the product’s Instruction Manual for more detailed information.
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