Lawn Maintenance Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Lawnmower

Your beloved lawn mowers, like other tools and machines, will eventually succumb to wear and tear. It is critical to maintaining your mower's ability to perform at its peak in order to ensure effective lawn maintenance for as long as possible.

Modern lawn mowers have a lifespan of 5-10 years; if your mower is nearing the 5-year mark, don't miss out on these tips to help your mower perform better and last longer.

These simple steps will save you time and money in the future when you could have purchased an entirely new lawn mower.

3 SIMPLE STEPS FOR A LONG-LASTING LAWN MOWER #1 Mower Cleaning
Daily trimming will not have an immediate impact on the performance of your lawn mower, but if you don't clean out grass deposits on a regular basis, they will accumulate over time and eventually clog your mower. When you chop up grass, it sticks to the top and bottom of your machine and can even get into the engine.

So, keeping a cleaning schedule for your mower is critical to keeping it running efficiently in the long run. Especially if your lawn mower gets quite dirty after each use.

Scraper

The Pro/ Scraper's easy-to-grab T-handle is the best way to scrape any packed grass from under your mower deck.

This lawn tool's heavy-duty design allows you to gain leverage and then scrape your mower deck clean of packed grass, mud, and debris.

Degreaser

Ballard's Mower Magic is the market-leading mower cleaning product. Because the formula is designed for lawn maintenance, Catch Pro offers this degreaser to landscapers. Mower Magic will cut through grime, grass stains, grease, and anything else that needs to be cleaned from your mower.

With all deposits removed, your lawn mower will be able to perform at its peak every time you mow your lawn.

#2 Sharpening of Blades

The proficiency of your mower's blade system determines its ability to cut grass effectively - but all blades wear down over time. They are particularly vulnerable to irreversible damage while on the job, such as blades splitting, chipping, or developing worn-out bearings.

If you've been pushing your mower for longer hours and getting poorer results, your blades may be damaged or need sharpening. Sharpening your mower blades at least once a year is recommended.

Catch Pro offers the following products to help landscapers with blade sharpening and performance.

Mower Mulching Blade Adapter | Sharpening Guide for Mower Blades

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#3 Lawn Mower Safety

Sharpening your blades or cleaning your mower deck will effectively preserve the inside of your mower. But don't forget about your machine's exterior protection.

Look no further than the Universal Mower Cover to protect your mower from weather damage when not in use. This cover has thick UV waterproof protection and a strong elastic bottom closure to fit most ZTR, Stand on machines, and Lawn Tractors.

A mower lift is the best way to lift and secure your mower, or to protect it in transit, for advanced landscaping maintenance. The MoJack EZ Max Mower Lift features an innovative clutch system for easy lifting, as well as an automatic safety system with a smooth release handle.

This ensures your safety by relieving the strain of handling a lawn mower on your own and providing the appropriate amount of torque for lifting a light or heavy-duty lawn mower.

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