You depend on your lawn equipment to help keep your yard looking pristine. As such, there are steps you should take to prolong its life span. Your lawn mower, lawn tractor or trimmer for instance, can be kept running for years without the need for repair or replacement with a few simple maintenance tasks to prepare for winter storage. 

Below are five easy ways to keep your lawn mower running:

• Change the Oil: Just like your car, your lawn mower requires regular oil changes to operate effectively. Change the oil every 50 hours of use. If you can’t keep track of that time, change the oil once per season. 
• Check Air Filter: Check the air filter. This is important to a long engine life and often overlooked area. Most air filter are easily accessible and can be changed quickly.
• Drain the Gas: During the cold seasons, the gas in your lawn mower can thicken and clog the fuel lines, making operation difficult. Drain the gas after the last mow of the fall. You can also use a stabilizer to ensure a fresh start in the spring. Check with First Quality for the best products to use.
• Sharpen Your Blades: With every use, your lawn mower encounters sticks and rocks that dull its sharp blades. If you notice an imprecise cut in your yard, bring the tool to a professional who can sharpen the lawn mower’s edges. 
• Schedule a Tuneup: No one will service your power equipment better than a trained professional. Contact First Quality Power Place your local repair shop and have them set up an appointment to service your lawn equipment. The off season is a great to time to have your equipment service and avoid the spring rush.

If you’re looking for a lawn mower or in need of service for your equipment to help ensure a trouble free mowing season in Middlefield, OH, look no further than First Quality Power Place. This family-owned and -operated business is well-known and revered for offering high-quality products, impeccable tuneup services, and affordable prices. Visit them online to view their yard maintenance equipment inventory, and call (440) 632-5068 to speak with a representative.