Lawn mowers & lawn care tips


Everyone want to have a lawn that is the envy of the neighborhood…We turned to the experts at Toro for some lawn mowers & lawn care tips.

1.  Lawn mower maintenance tips:

  • Read your Owner’s Manual.
  • Make sure you have fresh gas. Do not use fuel blends containing more than 10% ethanol by volume and consider using gasoline that contains no ethanol.
  • Make sure the air filter is clear of debris and that the spark plug is clean.
  • Check the underside of mower—tipping it so the air filter is up—to make sure the blade is sharp and everything is secure. Blades should be sharpened at least once a year, and as needed throughout the season.
  • For these and other maintenance tips, visit Toro’s website for a series of ‘how-to’ videos.

2.  General Safety Tips for lawn mowers:

  • Read the Operator’s Manual before you start the engine.
  • Do not put hands or feet near moving components of the machine.
  • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety devices in place.
  • Keep clear of any discharge opening.
  • Keep children and others out of the operating area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
  • Shut off the engine before servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.

3.  Tips for operating riding mowers on slopes:

  • Mow across hills and slopes, not up and down.
  • Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
  • Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
  • Allow plenty of safe clearance from retaining walls, water or other drop-offs with riding mowers. Use a walk mower for trim work.

4.  Follow these general tips to get a lush lawn:

  • Maintain sharp blades on the lawn mower to keep from tearing the grass. Mower blades should be scissor sharp, not razor sharp.
  • Change directions when mowing to prevent rutting, and recycle your grass clippings back into the turf.
    Fertilize your lawn.
  • Aerate the lawn in the spring and fall.
  • Water the grass deep and infrequently.

Lawn-Boy is one of several brands under The Toro Company, based in Bloomington, MN. The Lawn-Boy brand has a long-standing tradition of making it easy for homeowners to care for their yards. The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions.

Toro website: www.toro.com