VIDEO: Laying the lawn mower on its side
How to safely clean your lawnmower
If you have the mowing machine If you put it on its side contrary to the instructions for use, gasoline and oil may leak out. If you put it on the side with the air filter, of all things, it is usually broken afterwards. So follow the manufacturer's instructions. Leaking oil or gasoline is a hazard to the environment, so be careful.
- Even if it seems ridiculous to you, unplug the spark plug cap and remove the spark plug, this is the only way to be sure that the lawnmower won't suddenly run. Even if there are various other safeguards to prevent accidental starting, You never know who suddenly thinks you have to start the lawnmower while your fingers are on the knife are. To prevent dirt from getting into the engine, you should stick a rag in the hole where the spark plug was.
- Put on sturdy work gloves so that you do not injure yourself on the knife or sharp stones that may have jammed there. Remember, gardening injuries can lead to tetanus infections!
- Turn the lawn mower over as directed by the manufacturer. If it does not get into a stable position in this way, line it with stones at suitable places, paving stones are very suitable for this. So there is absolutely no need to tip the lawn mower on its side to access the knife.
- Now remove everything that interferes with the run of the knife. You can now also clean this area with the garden hose. Now that you have the knife in front of you, check whether it needs to be sharpened or replaced.
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With this advice, not only will you get the lawnmower comfortably clean without having to put it on its side, you will also keep your fingers crossed.
