Over the past week, winter has arrived and the use of gasoline-powered equipment, especially lawn mowers, will greatly diminish. Proper maintenance at the end of mowing season is essential for the longevity of lawnmower engines. Following these winter maintenance tips below will help achieve this goal.

Change the oil before storing the mower for winter. Solids, water and acids accumulated in the oil over the summer corrode the engine. Change the oil before storage and while the engine’s still warm. Contaminants suspended in warm oil drain out easier when the oil is warm. Changing while the oil is cold allows materials to settle to the bottom of the crankcase forming a thick gum.

Before storing your gas-powered equipment for the winter, try to run the engine till it runs completely out o

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