All You Need to Know About Changing Lawn Mower Oil

Lawn mowers are durable and reliable machines, but they aren’t invincible. This means you’ll require maintaining it regularly to keep it safe and functioning smoothly. One of the critical aspects of servicing your machine is ensuring its oil is clear and not discolored and sludgy. If the oil is not up to the mark, change it quickly. Regular oil changes can help extend the lifespan of your lawn mower and keep it in tip-top shape.

In this guide, we walk you through the process of changing your lawn mower oil so you can keep your machine in peak condition. Read on to learn more, and for more information, contact Crownstone Equipment.

When to Change the Oil

If you use your lawn mower frequently, you’ll need to change the oil more often than someone who only uses it occasionally. At the same time, if you use your mower in dusty or dirty environments, you’ll want to replace the oil more frequently than others. Essentially, change your oil every 50 hours of use or once a year, whichever comes first.

What Tools Do You Need?

The right tools and supplies can help change the oil quickly and safely. Some of these items include:

• Newspaper or tarp to cover your work area.
• Wood or bricks to raise the machine off the ground.
• A container for used oil.
• Mopping clothes.
• Gloves.
• Fresh oil.
• New oil filter.
• Funnel.

How to Change Your Lawn Mower Oil

When it’s time to change your lawn mower oil, follow the steps below to do it correctly:

• Wear gloves and use a tarp or newspaper to cover your work area.
• You also want to raise your lawn mower using a few pieces of wood or bricks.
• Now, you can warm up the engine by running your mower for a few minutes, then drain the oil.
• Now, turn off the mower and disconnect the spark plug wire.
• At this point, locate the oil drain plug on the underside of your mower and use a container to catch the drained oil.
• Next, remove the oil fill cap and add new oil using a funnel. Refer to your manufacturer’s recommendation when picking oil for your mower and keep your machine working safely for years.
• You also want to replace your oil filter to ensure your machine gets fresh and clean oil. Don’t forget to wipe off any spills using your mopping cloth and make your lawn mower functional again.
• Be sure to dispose of the old oil responsibly or give it to an auto parts store for recycling it.

We hope you find this guide handy in keeping your lawn mower running smoothly for years. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your machine to the latest model, contact Crownstone Equipment. We have dealerships throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland, so reach out today.