5 Tips on Properly Maintaining Your Electric Mower

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Electric lawn mowers have become very popular for many lawn carers and garden hobbyists, and it's not so surprising to see why. Electric mowers are far easier to maintain if you compare them with their gas-powered counterparts. Besides, they're environmentally-friendly as they don't create any exhausts and are much quieter. But don't think that you're free from doing any regular maintenance checks on your electric mower. Being electric doesn't mean that these mowers are free from the occasional malfunctions or break-downs. You have to form the habit of implementing preventative maintenance on your garden tool from time-to-time. As those in the medical professions would say: Prevention is better than cure. So let's run through these maintenance tips so you can take better care of your electric lawn mower.

1. Check the battery often

Electric mowers rely primarily on batteries as their main power source. They are also rather pricey to buy and replace. That's why proper battery maintenance is a critical component in electric mower maintenance.

  • Go over the mower's user manual thoroughly and examine the battery care and maintenance sections.

  • When you are storing the mower for a prolonged period, always remove the battery.

  • Charge the battery fully first before using it if you did not use the mower for a while.


2. Store your mower properly

Always store your mower indoors after using it to prolong its life, even if you use it daily. Sun, rain and humidity will gradually eat their way through the mower's components no matter how tough its materials are. Most electric mowers have collapsible handles, which makes them more easy to store in small, compressed spaces.

3. Sharpen the blades

Spring is usually the mowing season. But before you have fun hacking away overgrown grass, you need to inspect the blades first. A dull blade can reduce the cutting efficiency of your mower. You'll know when it's time to sharpen the blades when it takes more time than usual to mow your lawn. If you want to sharpen the blades yourself, position the mower on its side and remove the blades to sharpen them. Be sure to wear thick safety gloves while removing the blades. If you're not comfortable doing this on your own, seek expert help from a professional lawn carer.

4. Clean the deck

Each time you use your mower, a large amount of grass and debris can accumulate inside its deck. This can gradually build-up and eventually clog your machine. To clean out the deck, you need to ensure that your mower is off first. Then turn your mower sideways and inspect how dirty the deck is. You should be able to clean out most of the residue and debris from the deck with a leaf blower or a garden hose. If there is a significant build-up that's very hard to remove, you can use a wire brush to scrub the deck clean. Again, always wear thick safety gloves whenever you're handling the blades or areas near the blades.

5. Check for any loose components

Lawnmowers create significant amounts of vibration each time they work. Over time, this can loosen up some of the parts and fasteners. You should check your mower's parts first if you're taking it out after storing it for a lengthy period. Ensure that all these parts are tight and secure. Use an appropriate tool if you see any loose parts and re-tighten them.

We've covered some fundamental maintenance tips for your electric mowers. You can discover more resources and articles for electric lawn mowers online. Maintaining your mower might be tedious work at first, but, it is to prevent further problems from happening in the future.

 

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