Ready for Spring: Service lawnmower before winter weather hits

Ready for Spring: Service lawnmower before winter weather hits
Ready for Spring: Service lawnmower before winter weather hits

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Taking care of a home lawn can be time consuming but rewarding for many homeowners. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said as mowing season ends, it is important to service mowers before storing them for winter.

“Make sure you drain the gas tank of gasoline-powered engines or use a gasoline stabilizer,” Upham said. “Untreated gasoline can become thick and gumm…