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Perform Engine and Fluid Maintenance

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Treat your stuff right and it will treat you right. 

What happens here

Perform essential engine maintenance tasks on all relevant landscaping equipment. This typically includes carrying out oil changes to replace old engine oil with fresh, clean lubricant, which is vital for engine health. Additionally, replace dirty or clogged air filters with new ones to ensure optimal air intake for combustion, prolonging engine life and improving fuel efficiency. These tasks apply to mowers and any other gasoline or diesel-powered machinery.

Goal: Replace engine oil and air filters to ensure optimal engine function and longevity.

Tools and materials

  • Drain Pan — Collecting used engine oil
  • Funnel — Adding new engine oil without spills
  • Oil Filter Wrench — Removing and installing oil filters
  • Shop Rags — Cleaning up spills and wiping components
  • Wrench Set — Removing oil drain plugs and filter housings
  • New Air Filters — Filtering air entering the engine
  • New Engine Oil — Lubricating engine components
  • New Oil Filters — Filtering impurities from engine oil