How do I change my lawn mower oil? This is a common question among most homeowners…
In this article, I will take you by the hand and show you how to change oil in lawn mower…
Many people think of their lawnmower as a highly technical piece of machinery that requires a lot of experience to operate without causing damage or injury.
Others see it as a simple piece of equipment that requires little more than a quick spray of oil, a quick chug of gas, and a few minutes to let it warm up.
While both of these views are correct, they do not take into consideration the complexity and importance of changing the oil in a lawnmower.
Whether you’re a newbie to gardening or you’ve been around the block a few times, there’s a good chance you’ll run into a situation where you need to change your oil in a lawn mower.
In this article, I’ll explain how to change your lawnmower’s oil properly, when to, what oil to use, and the best places to buy it.
How to Change Oil in Lawn Mower – The Steps
Check whether you need to change the oil in my lawnmower
If you have ever wondered if your lawnmower needs an oil change, the best way to tell is to check the oil. If your oil smells burnt and it is foamy, chances are your oil is burnt and needs changing.
Determine what oil to use
The first thing you have to decide is what type of oil your lawn mower uses. There are three different types of oil that you can use in your lawn mower: synthetic oil, regular oil, and oil blended with detergent.
Synthetic oil is better for your lawnmower than conventional oil. Synthetic oil is designed to withstand the high temperatures that can occur during operation.
Regular oil, when used on a lawnmower, should be changed every season. The reason for this is that regular oil could go bad in the container. It could start to absorb water, or it could separate into two layers, one thick and one thin.
Check out this article for further reading on the topic: What Kind of Oil Goes in a Lawn Mower?.
Drain the oil on your lawnmower
- Warm up the oil by running the mower for 15 minutes.
- Switch off the mower and disconnect the spark plug wire.
- Drain the gas from the mower.
Identify how to drain the oil on your lawn mower. This will be different on every make and model of mower, but most have a place to drain at the bottom of the machine (you’ll need to use the key to open the drain, there is usually a small hole). You can also use an oil extractor tube to drain the mower. Completing this task is very simple and can be done in just a few minutes.
Determine How Much Oil you Should Use
Different law mower types use different amounts of oil and knowing the amount of oil to use in your lawn mower is very important. You should consult the owner’s manual to get the exact amount needed.
Add new lawn mower oil
After you have drained the old mower oil, and determined the amount and type of oil your mower needs, it is now time to pour your new oil. After this, insert the dipstick in the oil tube and to make sure the oil is at the correct level.
FAQ
Knowing the right time to change your lawn mower oil is important, and will help you extend the life of your machine. Change the oil every 50 hours of operation, after every mowing season, or every six months if you do not use it.
You can find a lot of information about lawn mower oil in lawn mower manuals, but those are often hard to read and understand, and some of them are even out of date. Instead, search for youtube videos of the mower model you own.
Knowing where to find oil for your lawnmower is not as hard as it sounds. The first thing you have to decide is what type of oil you want to buy. After you have known the oil type, just head over to amazon.com to make a purchase.
Putting too much oil in your lawn mower may not seem like a big deal to you, but it can cause a lot of problems for your mower.
Too much oil can cause the mower to start smoking when you are mowing. It can also cause the engine to run too hot.
When you put too much oil in your engine, you risk creating carbon build-up on the valve and spark plug. This is what causes your engine to run rough and not perform well.
