Now is the time to check your mower and equipment to make sure it is running well. Most people don’t think about the mower until spring. If is doesn’t start or needs repair they call the shop. The problem is they are behind by several weeks by then.
To avoid the rush on getting it repaired, especially when grass is growing and needing cut, go out and check things over now.
If your mower is sluggish to start try placing a “Battery Tender” on it. It looks like a small electric charger, but it works differently. The Battery Tender doesn’t switch off when the battery is fully charged, but switches to “Float Mode”. As the cold starts to consume the battery’s power again, the battery tender switches back on. It can be left on all winter without harming the battery.
Make sure your gas has a stabilizer in it. I know it is already February and it should have been added by now, but it may be another two months before you are ready to mow. It is better now than to wait until spring.
Does your mower need new tires, belts or blades sharpened? Now is a good time to take care of it.
If anything looks like it is going to be a problem, you can fix it or bring it in to your mechanic to be fixed. Don’t wait until spring to find this out or you could have a long wait.