A Guide to Garden Tool Storage and Lawnmower Maintenance
Garden tool storage and lawnmower maintenance is an essential part of keeping your power tools in tip-top shape. Preparing our mowers and machines before storing – whether petrol, battery or robotic – is key to keeping them in good trim throughout the year. In this guide, discover how to care for your Honda products.
Lawnmower Storage FAQs
After working hard all spring, summer and autumn, your lawnmower is going to need a good clean. Thoroughly cleaning your machine is perhaps one of the most important and overlooked tasks before storage. Not only will it prevent damage, it can also extend the life of your trusty garden companion.
Here are some quick lawnmower maintenance tips on cleaning and learning how to store a lawnmower properly.
How to Empty Your Petrol Mower Fuel Tank
An important thing to keep in mind is that fuel deteriorates over time. This means it loses combustibility and is the reason many people struggle to get their mower to start come springtime.
If you’ve ever tried to use a lawnmower with last year’s petrol, you’ll already know how frustrating this can be. As an essential part of petrol lawnmower care, you will need to properly drain your mower – we’ll show you how to empty the fuel tank step-by-step.
How To Change the Lawnmower Oil in Your Petrol Mower
Once you’re done emptying your fuel tank, we’re ready to change the oil. Like your car, a mower’s oil level must be maintained. It’s best to change it once yearly – so right now is the perfect opportunity. It’s an essential part of lawnmower maintenance, so don’t skip this step.
In this video, we’ll show you how to drain, refill and check the oil in 6 easy steps. Always remember to use the dipstick to ensure it is at the correct level, as too much or too little can have an impact on performance.
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Battery Lawnmower Cleaning and Storage
It’s time to get some gloves on and get to work. Moisture from grass and mud can damage our mowers, so lawnmower maintenance is an essential step in the storage process. It’s also important to ensure you avoid wetting the motor and electrical components.
Once you’re finished cleaning your battery lawnmower, remove the battery and store it in a shed or garage.
Remember that the battery should never be stored with your machine during winter, as extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage. To preserve the life of your battery, partially charge it, remove it, and store it in a dry, cool place – we recommend somewhere indoors. For further details, see our step-by-step video on how to store the battery.
Robotic Lawnmower Maintenance
It may be a clever bit of kit, but your Miimo robotic lawnmower will still need a little maintenance before storing.
Give it a clean and then ensure the battery is partially charged before storing. This will keep it in optimum condition. See our step-by-step guide on storing your robotic lawnmower for winter for more information.
How Do I Unplug and Store My Robotic Mower?
Whilst the boundary wire can be left in the ground, proper Honda Miimo care means putting the docking station, transformer and power cables with the machine itself during winter months.
Follow the steps in the video to ensure all electrical components are protected from the elements, and don’t forget to shield the boundary wire terminals in a waterproof box too.
How Do I Clean and Store My Brushcutter?
Now that you’re finished with lawnmower maintainence, don’t forget the other tools! Your brushcutter will also require an all round clean before storing. The step-by-step instructions will guide you through the entire process, and teach you the best way to care for your Honda machine – including cleaning the cutter head and changing the nylon cord.