Many people store their lawnmowers away at the end of the year since they can't mow their lawns during the winter. If you plan to do this, you need to make sure you change or add these three lawnmower fluids. Doing so will help you properly care for your lawnmower and avoid any problems that could form when you store your lawnmower.

Add Fuel Stabilizer

Some people will store their lawnmower once they empty it of gasoline, or they won't think about the leftover gas before they store it. However, that gas can become unusable with time if you plan on leaving it in storage. Due to this, some people will add fuel stabilizer to their lawnmower's gas before storing it.

Fuel stabilizer is designed to maintain and keep your gas stable when you aren't using it. This way, the gas won't become unusable and you won't have an empty tank when you take your lawnmower out of storage. Otherwise, your lawnmower could lose a full tank of gas, which will cause you to lose money.

Change the Oil

Motors use oil as a way to keep the gears running and lubricated whenever you run the engine. However, old oil will become darker and thicker, which could damage your engine if you don't replace it regularly. If you plan to store your lawnmower, you should change the oil before you do so.

Many people will forget to change their oil before they store their lawnmowers. If they do this, they could assume that they replaced the oil before putting it in storage, and they could forget to change it afterward. If you don't want to potentially use your lawnmower while it has old oil, you should change it before you store it.

Add Lubricant to the Motor

While oil works as a lubricant for your motor, it won't do anything as you store your lawnmower. The oil only goes through your engine when you turn it on, so your motor won't be lubricated when you store it. This could cause the motor to struggle when you first take your lawnmower out of storage.

If you add lubricant to your motor before you store your lawnmower, you can help it remain smooth when you take it out of storage. This is because the lubricant will be in the motor, so it won't become hard, rough and rigid as it sits around. In short, lubricant is a great fluid to add to your lawnmower before you store it if you want it to run smoothly.

Lawnmowers are useful machines, but you need to prepare them ahead of time if you're going to store them. Due to this, we recommend you change or add these three fluids to your lawnmower at the end of the year. Doing so will help you save money and properly maintain your lawn mower for future use.

For some homeowners, cutting the grass provides an excuse to spend some time outdoors and an opportunity to get some exercise. For others, it represents little more than another obligation to fulfill on a rare day off. Whether you love or dread mowing your lawn, it may need to be done until your grass goes dormant for the year.

You Can Mow Less Often Later in the Season

Assuming normal weather conditions in your area, you should be able to get away with mowing your lawn every 10-14 days during the fall months. This is because the shorter days and the lower sun angle will cause the grass to grow much slower than it does during the spring and summer seasons. 

Keep the Grass As Low as Possible

It is important to use your mower's lowest blade setting when mowing in October or November. Generally speaking, taller grass may be vulnerable to bending or fungal problems while buried under several inches of snow. Over the summer, you want to keep your grass as tall as reasonably possible to help it keep the soil cool. However, as the temperatures get colder, there is no reason to maintain that extra height. Furthermore, it may be easier to clear your lawn of leaves or other debris when the grass is short. 

Can You Mow Your Grass in the Winter?

As a general rule, you shouldn't think about mowing your lawn after the first hard freeze of the year. Typically, cutting grass that sits on frozen ground will do little more than stress or damage it. However, there is nothing wrong with mowing at any point of the year if temperatures have remained above the freezing point. If you are going to mow after a frost, be sure to wait until the grass is dry before doing so. This is also an important rule to follow if you want to mow your lawn after a period of rainy weather.

Keeping grass at a consistent height throughout the year can be an excellent way to maintain a lush and green lawn. It may also prevent pests or rodents from seeing your yard as an excellent source of food and shelter. If you are done mowing for the year, be sure to inspect your lawnmower for damage and change its oil. This can help ensure that you'll be ready to go when the grass starts growing again.