Lawn Care

[Dr Rick Daris]

Well, if I can get 10 years out of the first tank of oil, then I just don't see the point of ever changing it. CNS must get paid by big oil or something.

I occasionally check the oil though and have to put more in a couple of times.

[Shooter Jones]

Sometimes I wonder why we don't have natural grass football and baseball fields at Cats stads, then I read a thread like this and realize the type of people that are associated with our university.

The football field would look like a rough ridin' abandoned drive in movie theater.

[kim carnes]

Guys, it's not just mowers, u don't need to change car oil either.

[Emo EMAW]

Sometimes I wonder why we don't have natural grass football and baseball fields at Cats stads, then I read a thread like this and realize the type of people that are associated with our university.

The football field would look like a rough ridin' abandoned drive in movie theater.

 

[star seed 7]

Sometimes I wonder why we don't have natural grass football and baseball fields at Cats stads, then I read a thread like this and realize the type of people that are associated with our university.

The football field would look like a rough ridin' abandoned drive in movie theater.

It already does (dax!)

[sys]

I occasionally check the oil though and have to put more in a couple of times.

would you say you typically add more shortly after tipping the mower and having the oil all spill out into the air filter?

[star seed 7]

Tip the other way

[kso_FAN]

What kind of mower do you have? Rider or push

push.  one thing is i've only tipped it on it's back once before and like the engine flooded with gas or something and wouldn't start for a day or two when i did that.  so i guess i should wait till it runs dry before trying to unscrew the blade?

is it ok to turn your mower upside down? Or do just have to just tip it?

Most push mowers are made that you tip up the front. If you do that and put something heavy like a rock or sandback on the handle while its no the ground, you can work on the bottom of the mower; sharpen/change blades or scrape out the stuck on grass.

Also, probably the #1 tip for keeping your mower running well and for a long time is to regularly clean or replace the air filter.

sys it is also advisable to disconnect the spark plug wire when removing or replacing the blade

I get this and I'm all for being safe, but I've never read or heard about a mower spontaneously starting and cutting someone's hand off.

Finally, using the auto entrance/exit to go in and check out at Walmart is often advisable.

[sys]

it never would have occurred to me to tip from the front instead of a side.  they should make manuals with this kind of information.


there aren't any self check stations at the oil change entrance.  makes you think about how trustworthy the front-tipping advice is, actually.

[kso_FAN]

it never would have occurred to me to tip from the front instead of a side.  they should make manuals with this kind of information.


there aren't any self check stations at the oil change entrance.  makes you think about how trustworthy the front-tipping advice is, actually.

I prefer self check, this true. But if you are buying from the back part of walmart, especially near the automotive section, the time you save with a shorter walk into and around the store more than makes up for the time you save self checking. JMHO.

[CNS]

Well, if I can get 10 years out of the first tank of oil, then I just don't see the point of ever changing it. CNS must get paid by big oil or something.

Not at all.  I went 8 yrs without doing it a while back.  I just know what is supposed to be done and how to feel shame for not doing it for 8 yrs.

[CNS]

Sys, is this the right time to shame you for not being able to make your mint spread adequately enough to ensure you have no grass?

[Rage Against the McKee]

Well, if I can get 10 years out of the first tank of oil, then I just don't see the point of ever changing it. CNS must get paid by big oil or something.

Not at all.  I went 8 yrs without doing it a while back.  I just know what is supposed to be done and how to feel shame for not doing it for 8 yrs.

I think you should only feel shame if the mower stops working because you didn't change the oil.

[CNS]

The shame really comes in when you finally do it and realize it only took like $2 and about 5min.

[sys]

Sys, is this the right time to shame you for not being able to make your mint spread adequately enough to ensure you have no grass?

i've complained before about how inaccurate antiminter propaganda is.  it simply will not outcompete grass in the central california climate.

[Rage Against the McKee]

The shame really comes in when you finally do it and realize it only took like $2 and about 5min.

How do you get under the mower?

[CNS]

The shame really comes in when you finally do it and realize it only took like $2 and about 5min.

How do you get under the mower?

I meant the oil change.    I haven't ever changed or sharpened blades.   

[Skipper44]

The spark plug thing is a remnant from the old days of 2 stroke engines and no/easily defeated safety features. 

Also a bench grinder is the easiest/fastest way to sharpen a blade but I imagine something like this for $7 from amazon in any old corded drill would do a fine job.   A big c clamp to pin it to the workbench will make it super easy and could save you a copay.

https://www.amazon.com/Lawnmower-Blade-Sharpener-Works-Power/dp/B003N2V59C

[star seed 7]

sorry skipper but we're still stuck on which way we're going to tip this son of a bitch

[Bloodfart]

Sys watch out for the dreaded square socket drain plug. 



 They get plugged up with grass juice and gunk so make sure you clean it out or you might strip it out.

[IPA4Me]

This struggle might be tied to a low ACT score. What if it's inversely proportional? Oh man. 

[sys]

sorry skipper but we're still stuck on which way we're going to tip this son of a bitch

if it can be tipped at all, which is by no means a settled question.

[sys]

Sys watch out for the dreaded square socket drain plug. 



They get plugged up with grass juice and gunk so make sure you clean it out or you might strip it out.

that looks like a sign from god that lawnmower oil isn't meant to be changed or drained.

[Tobias]

you're receiving His message as intended

[AppleJack]

guys I have a serious issue. My mansion is amongst several others that are owned by old, retired people. They all pay to have their lawns maintained and leaves picked up and crap. Being that I am young (old) and handsome, I do not pay for this service. I feel super bad that I can't keep up and my leaves are ruining my life and eff oak trees, etc.

Do you think they understand? Or do you think they are super annoyed?