The lawn mower is a very useful thing for those who need to periodically mow grass on lawns and other land. However, with the purchase of this tool, do not forget that it, like any other mechanism, requires periodic maintenance. One of those things is an oil change. How to change the oil in a lawn mower, what liquid is better to fill in? You will learn the answer from the article.
Why is timing so important?
First, let's take a look at how important it is to periodically change the oil in your lawnmower. Firstly, this liquid provides air cooling of the mechanism, thereby allowing the engine to operate at extremely high speeds. Secondly, lawn mower oil protects mower parts when stored in winter.
How often should I change the fluid?
It is worth noting that the frequency of oil change directly depends on the technical condition of the motor. For example, if the engine on the lawn mower is new, then the fluid must be changed immediately after breaking in. In terms of time, this is approximately 5-6 hours of operation of the mechanism. So that in the future various debris does not penetrate inside and does not accumulate in the engine, it is necessary to change the fluid several more times at intervals of 5-10 hours.
If the motor is not new, the lawnmower oil can be changed approximately every 25-50 hours of operation of the tool. This is an average of 2-3 months of work. Also, the condition of the oil can be determined without measuring the number of hours worked. Just make sure it doesn't start to turn black. When this happens, be sure to change the fluid, otherwise the engine may simply jam soon.
Oil change
And now about how to change the oil in the lawn mower. The whole process can be divided into several stages:
- The old fluid is drained first.
- Next, the mower turns on its side (to the side where the drain hole is located) for a few minutes until the waste liquid has completely drained. Next, the tool is placed back in a horizontal position. In this case, it is necessary to prepare a small container for the old oil in advance.
- After that, a new one is poured through the neck into the lawn mower.
Everything, at this stage, the oil change can be considered complete. When you pour into the necknew fluid, remember that it must be poured strictly up to the indicated mark in the crankcase.
Which lawnmower oil should I choose?
It is necessary to emphasize that a certain type of liquid and its viscosity directly depends on the temperature conditions in which this tool is operated. So, if the weather is warm (temperature from plus 5 to plus 30 degrees Celsius), it is recommended to use SAE-30 series fluid. During the off-season, experts recommend pouring lawn mower oil with a viscosity of 10W-30. In winter, 5W-30 series fluid can be used. You should also pay attention to Synthetic 5W-30, which, by its properties, ensures reliable operation of lawn mower parts at relatively low temperatures.
