5 Steps to Get Your Lawn Mower Ready for Spring

Drain old gas or run the mower dry before storage Stale gas gums up carburetors, which is the top reason mowers won’t start in spring. If you didn’t drain it, dump the old fuel and add fresh.

Change the oil Old oil collects moisture and acid over winter. Skipping this is not worth the six bucks you save.

Sharpen or replace the blade A dull blade tears grass, inviting disease. A sharp blade cuts clean.

Check the air filter and spark plug A dirty air filter chokes the engine, and a worn spark plug makes starting harder. Replace both if they look worn.

Inspect the tires Low or flat tires affect cutting height and maneuverability. Inflate them to the recommended pressure.