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Outdoor equipment maintenance tips

Everyone can see the pride you take in your yard. Give your outdoor tools the same attention with these easy steps, so they run strong through the seasons.
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Seasonal maintenance…

Gas lawn mowers (Walk behind)

Fall

  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Add fresh fuel
  • Clean engine air filter
  • Sharpen blade
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Check blade
  • Clean engine
  • Air filter
  • Store in a dry location
CRAFTSMAN 140cc Push Mower in side view mowing the backyard lawn with maroon shirt
Photo of a Craftsman riding lawn mower, SKU CMXGRAM201305, side view in use on grass near a white fence outdoors.

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas lawn mowers (Riders)

Fall

  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Add fresh fuel
  • Clean engine air filter
  • Sharpen blade
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Check blade
  • Clean engine
  • Air filter
  • Store in a dry location

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas lawn mowers (Zero-Turn)

Fall

  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Add fresh fuel
  • Clean engine air filter
  • Sharpen blade
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Check blade
  • Clean engine
  • Air filter
  • Store in a dry location
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Photo of person using Craftsman gas string trimmer CMXGTAMDSS30 on grass near trees outdoors.

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas trimmers, hedge trimmers, tillers, & cultivators

Fall

  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Add fresh fuel
  • Clean engine air filter
  • Sharpen blade
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Check blade
  • Clean engine
  • Air filter
  • Store in a dry location

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas blowers & vacuums

Fall

  • Add fresh fuel
  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Clean engine air filter
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Store in a dry location
Person using Craftsman leaf blower CMXGAAMRBL25 in a garden clearing leaves, with stone house in background.
SELECT 26 inch 243 CC two stage gas snow blower with push button electric start being used.

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas snow blowers maintenance tips for fall

Fall

  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Add fresh fuel
  • Check shear pins
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Add fuel stabilizer
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Store in a dry location

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas generators

Fall

  • Replace engine air filter
  • Change engine oil
  • Service spark plug
  • Clean cooling system
  • Inspect muffler and spark arrestor
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Clean engine air filter
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location
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Photo of Craftsman CMEPW2100 pressure washer in use cleaning house siding outdoors.

Seasonal maintenance…

Gas pressure washer

Fall

  • Replace engine air filter
  • Change engine oil
  • Service spark plug
  • Clean cooling system
  • Inspect muffler and spark arrestor
  • Store in a dry location

 

Winter

  • Store in a dry location

 

Spring

  • Clean engine air filter
  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

 

Summer

  • Check engine oil
  • Store in a dry location

Warning: This guide is not a substitute for reading the product instruction manual. The instruction manual contains important safety information and instructions that the user must be aware of and follow for safe operation and proper maintenance.

Notice: These tips provide general guidance. Depending on use and climate, service intervals may vary. Again, refer to the product’s instruction manual for more detailed information.