When the weather starts cooling down, the equipment you use for yard work changes from mowers to rakes.
before you get going the process, disconnect the spark plug so the mower cant accidentally start.
Next, take care of each of these parts of your mower:
Empty the gas tank.
Youll need to remove the blade to do so.
Wear heavy gardening or work gloves to protect your hands.
Use a wire brush and putty knife to scrape off dried grass, dirt, and other debris.
Change the oil, if necessary(4-cycle engine).
Reattach the mower blade.
Replace your air filter and clean the cooling fins.
For photo illustrations of each step, hit the link below.
How to Store Your Lawn Mower for the Cold Season| This Old House
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