A ride on lawn mower is expensive, and you have to treat it well if you want it to be alive for a long time. There are some simple things you can do to make sure your mower will keep going for a long time. Each ride on mower model is different, but all of them need the following basic maintenance jobs done once in a while.
Check the oil - Make sure that you check the engine oil regularly. It is good to make a habit of checking it before you start to mow your lawn each time. Few things will ruin an engine quicker than it running out of oil. Change the oil - You should change the oil in your lawn mower every fifty hours or so. Many people do it before they start mowing for the first time in the spring. Spark plugs - Inspect the spark plugs every year at least, especially if your ride on mower is sounding differently. If it is badly worn, you can replace it easily and cheaply. Air filter - The air filter should be changed on your ride on lawn mower tractor once a year, or even sooner if it gets lots of wear and tear. Air filters can easily get clogged with dust and debris, so cleaning or changing them frequently is a must. Lawn mower blades - A great trick to keep your lawn mower going strong is to take the blades off and have them sharpened. You can sharpen them yourself easily with a grinder, but if you don't have one you can take them off and bring them to a lawn mower repair shop. Keeping your blades sharp means the engine does not have to work as hard to cut the grass. Clean the cutting deck - Clean the bottom deck of the lawn mower (when it is turned off, of course!) and remove any grass clippings that are stuck to the sides or wrapped around the blade. Sometimes grass gets stuck on the blade rotors, and this increases the strain on the engine. Belts - Inspect the belts every once in a while. There are belts that turn the mowing blades, and sometimes these get worn and snap. Make sure they are snug and in good shape.
John Deere Riding Lawn Mowers
These are just a few of the things you can do to keep your ride on lawn mower going strong for years. Take a look at the owner's manual that came with the machine for other maintenance suggestions.