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Lawn Mower & Snowblower Maintenance

Lawn mower maintenance is an essential step in proper lawn care. Whether you have a push mower or riding mower, proper care and maintenance will make for an easier job of cutting your grass. Our step-by-step instructionals teach you how to prepare your lawn mower after winter hibernation, routine maintenance throughout the summer and storage preparation in the fall. Learn how often you need to check and replace lawn mower parts like Blades, Belts and Spark Plugs. You can even print off schedules for push mower maintenance and riding mower maintenance for easy reference. Ensure your snowblower runs smoothly all winter long with proper snowblower maintenance. Learn how to prepare your snowblower for the winter storms and what you can do to maintain superior performance throughout the winter season. Review tips on how often to check and replace oil, spark plugs, fuel and all other parts. Don't get left out in the cold this winter - prepare with snowblower maintenance.

Walk Behind Lawn Mower Blade Replacement Instructions

View instructions for replacing the cutting blade on a walk behind lawn mower.

Riding Lawn Mower Air Filter Replacement Instructions

View instructions for replacing the air filter on a riding lawn mower.

Riding Lawn Mower Oil Change Instructions

View instructions for changing the oil and oil filter on a riding lawn mower.

Lawn Mower Spark Plug Replacement Instructions

View instructions for replacing the spark plug on a walk-behind lawn mower.

Handheld Equipment: 2-Cycle Oil Mix Ratio

Use this 2-cycle oil mix ratio chart from MTD Parts to properly prepare fuel for your handheld equipment. Two-cycle engines require a fuel-oil combination to perform. Mix the right 2-cycle engine oil ratio for your equipment.

Riding Lawn Mower Blade Replacement Instructions

View instructions for replacing cutting blades on a riding lawn mower cutting deck.

Hydraulic Log Splitter: Helpful Log Splitter Maintenance Tips from MTD

Maintain your hydraulic log splitter with helpful log splitter maintenance tips from MTD. Learn how to inspect log splitter parts, hydraulic fluid and more. Keep your log splitter running smoothly and efficiently all season long.

Lawn Mower Parts:Change a Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Air Filter from MTD

Find out how to change a walk-behind lawn mower's air filter from MTD. Changing your mower's air filter helps your machine run cleanly and efficiently. Learn how to replace mower filters on your Briggs and Stratton engine.

How to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower

Learn how to change the oil in your walk-behind mower. Regular, simple, lawn mower maintenance like this can extend the life of your outdoor power equipment.

Chipper Shredder Maintenance Guide

Routine maintenance is a must in order to ensure the performance and longevity of your outdoor power equipment. Complete these simple tasks to keep your chipper/shredder operating at a peak level.

Tiller Parts: Garden Tiller Maintenance Schedule and Tips

Check out this garden tiller maintenance schedule and tips for tiller repair from MTD. Find out when to sharpen the blades, check the oil and more with this rototiller repair checklist.

Spring Tiller Maintenance: Tiller Parts and Repair Tips

Spring Tune-Up: Garden Tillers

Riding Lawn Mower Maintenance

Perform these annual riding lawn mower maintenance items to ensure your machine performs at peak levels and extend its service life.

Lawn Mower Maintenance: Tune-Ups and Walk-Behind Mower Parts

Perform push lawn mower maintenance with tips from MTD. When you tune-up your machine, be sure to examine walk-behind mower parts like the wheels, mower blade, cables and belts. Change the lawn mower oil and add fuel stabilizer seasonally.

2-Cycle Oil Mix: Use Lawn Mower 2-Cycle Oil Mix Chart

Learn how to mix 2-cycle oil for your lawn mower from MTD Parts. Avoid repairs by creating the proper 2-cycle engine oil mix ratio.

Snow Blower 2-Cycle Oil Ratio: Learn the Recommended 2-Stroke Oil Mix

Learn the correct 2 cycle oil & fuel ratio for your snow blower, from MTD Parts. Single-stage, 2-cycle snow thrower engines require a fuel-to-oil mix of 50:1.

Trimmer Line Replacement: Install in Traditional Bump Head

A few, easy steps to help you install new trimmer line in a traditional bump head.

Lawn Mower Winter Storage

Prepare your lawn mower for winter storage with MTD. Our helpful lawn mower maintenance tips will teach you what lawn mower replacement parts you need before the snow starts falling. Keep your lawn mower in peak condition with proper storage.

Routine String Trimmer Maintenance

Follow these routine tips for maintaining your string trimmer. Checking the spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, and more will prolong its life and ensure your equipment performs at peak levels.

Sharpen and Care for Your Walk Behind Lawn Mower Blade

Use the MTD mower blade sharpener to get your machine up and running this summer. Seasonal lawn mower blade maintenance is important to maintaining a lush, healthy lawn. Make sure you use safety when removing lawn mower blades to sharpen or replace.

Snow Blower Maintenance:Get Replacement Snow Blower Parts from

Prepare for winter with five simple snow blower maintenance tips from MTD. Replacing snow blower parts as necessary will help you get the most out of your machine. Get through winter easier with our snow removal equipment and advice.