So your lawn mower needs a tune-up and you are wonder what they actually should do during that preventive maintenance.
Here is a checklist that I use to ensure my clients get their riding lawn mower serviced properly.
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Riding Lawn Mower Tune-Up Checklist
- Document Model Code and Serial Number – Look For Service Bulletins
- Clean Mower With Leaf Blower Under Hood, Deck, Chassis & Transmission
- Start Engine – Warm Up – Check Spark – Check All Functions of Mower & Test Drive
- Test Safety Switches – Brake Test
- Test Charging System While Running & Battery After Shutdown
- Change Oil and Filter
- Check Compression L______R______
- Remove Hood & Put Rider on Lift
- Change Air Filter, Fuel Filter & Spark Plugs
- Clean and Coat Battery Terminals
- Remove Blower Cover and Clean & Degrease Engine
- Clean Carburetor if Necessary
- Inspect Engine for Damage, Wear or Missing Parts
- Grease Fittings in Steering, Wheels, Axles, Chassis & Deck Spindles
- Check Front Wheel Bearings & Steering Support Inserts
- Inspect Electrical, Mechanical and Control Cable Systems
- Inspect Fuel and Vapor Lines to Tank & Gas Cap
- Inspect Deck and Drive Belts – Brake Pad
- Inspect Drive Spindles for Binding or Bearing Wear
- Inspect Deck Pulley’s and System Parts
- Lubricate Mechanical Linkages & Control Cables with Dry Lube
- Remove Blades and Sharpen – Scrape Deck – Install Blades -Torque to Specs
- Inspect Transmission Oil Level & Cooling Fan ÿ Transmission Mount Brackets
- Fill Tires With Air – Normally 18psi Front and 10psi Rear
- Check Tires for Wear & Damage – Check Scalp Wheels for Wear & Damage
- Level Deck if Necessary
