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 start fast and run strong through the seasons.
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Seasonal Maintenance by Product Type
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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
HOW TO VIDEOS: RIDING MOWERSChange The Air Filter
Check out this video for quick and easy instruction on how to change the air filter included in all CRAFTSMAN models:
Model #'s reference:
CMXGRAM201302, CMXGRAM201303, CMXGRAM1130036, CMXGRAM1130037, CMXGRAM201304, CMXGRAM201305, CMXGRAM203301, CMXGRAM1130043, CMXGRAM1130044, CMXGRAM1130045, CMXGRAM1130047
HOW TO VIDEOS: ZERO-TURN MOWERSChange The Blades
Check out this video for quick and easy instructions on how to change the blades included in all CRAFTSMAN Zero-Turn mowers
Model #'s reference:
CMXGRAM201302, CMXGRAM201303, CMXGRAM1130036, CMXGRAM1130037, CMXGRAM201304, CMXGRAM201305, CMXGRAM203301, CMXGRAM1130043, CMXGRAM1130044, CMXGRAM1130045, CMXGRAM1130047
HOW TO VIDEOS: ZERO-TURN MOWERSChange The Belt
Check out this video for quick and easy instructions on how to change the belt included in all CRAFTSMAN Zero-Turn mowers.
Model #'s reference:
CMXGRAM201302, CMXGRAM201303, CMXGRAM1130036, CMXGRAM1130037, CMXGRAM201304, CMXGRAM201305, CMXGRAM203301, CMXGRAM1130043, CMXGRAM1130044, CMXGRAM1130045, CMXGRAM1130047
HOW TO VIDEOS: ZERO-TURN MOWERSChange The Oil
Check out this video for quick and easy instructions on how to change the oil in all CRAFTSMAN Zero-Turn mowers.
Model #'s reference:
CMXGRAM201302, CMXGRAM201303, CMXGRAM1130036, CMXGRAM1130037, CMXGRAM201304, CMXGRAM201305, CMXGRAM203301, CMXGRAM1130043, CMXGRAM1130044, CMXGRAM1130045, CMXGRAM1130047
HOW TO VIDEOS: ZERO-TURN MOWERSChange The Spark Plug
Check out this video for quick and easy instructions on how to change the sparkplugs included in all CRAFTSMAN Zero-Turn mowers.
Model #'s reference:
CMXGRAM201302, CMXGRAM201303, CMXGRAM1130036, CMXGRAM1130037, CMXGRAM201304, CMXGRAM201305, CMXGRAM203301, CMXGRAM1130043, CMXGRAM1130044, CMXGRAM1130045, CMXGRAM1130047
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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
- Replace Spring (If Applicable)
- Store in a Dry Location
Summer
- Check Blade
- Clean Engine
- Air Filter
- Store in a Dry Location
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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
- Replace String (If Applicable)
- Store in a Dry Location
Summer
- Store in a Dry Location
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas Chippers
Fall
- Add Fresh Fuel
- Clean Engine Air Filter
- Check Engine Oil
- Store in a Dry Location
Winter
- Store in a Dry Location
Spring
- Add Fresh Fuel
- Clean Engine Air Filter
- Check Engine Oil
- Store in a Dry Location
Summer
- Store in a Dry Location
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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 TIPSGas 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
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TIPSGas 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.
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