How to Change your Lawn Mower Air Filter
If you have a lawn to handle, a lawn mower is a must. People usually hire a gardener just because they don’t know how to take care of the mower. Gardening is a wonderful hobby, and one can spend quality time with the plants.
The basic purpose of the lawn mower is to trim the grass. It is not hard to use this equipment. But if you want to keep your mower functioning for years, you need to know the entire mechanism.
A lawn mower always has an air filter, and it is very important to keep it clean. Otherwise, the mower will stop giving good performance after a few months. Anybody can change the air filter, because it is not hard at all.
Instructions
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First of all, you need to buy a replacement filter. Find the markings on the machine to identify the brand. Now buy the air filter of the same brand from the local market. Some manufacturers even offer their products online.
If you are unable the find the air filter of the same brand, contact the manufacturer and inquire if the machine supports any other filter. You can even find the relevant information from the user manual.
Navigate to the manufacturer’s website, and see the directions. When buying an air filter, make sure you are purchasing the best one. A good filter helps the machine function properly. -
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After attaining the filter, remove the cover of the air filter. It will be right on the front portion of the lawn mower.
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Pick the old filter, and see if it is useable after cleaning. Usually, it is not possible to use the same filter another time. When removing the air filter, don’t forget to notice its fitting, so you can fix the new filter in exactly the same way.
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Replace the old one with the new filter. You need to keep a couple of things in mind at this stage. Don’t forget to saturate the new foam filter with the fresh engine oil. The filter, however, should not be too oily. Take a clean piece of cloth to remove the excess oil before installation. If you are using a Cartridge filter, you can skip this step.
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Turn on the machine, and see whether the filter is working properly.
