5 Things to do Before Storing Your Mower for the Winter

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5 Things to do Before Storing Your Mower for the Winter

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3 жыл бұрын

Before storing your mower for the winter do these 5 things- for Zero Turn Mowers and Lawn Tractor Mowers.
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@vincentvanpaepeghem4844 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brent! Lots of great information for winterizing your mower for the winter! I even learned something new! Thanks for all you do to keep us informed! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir and as always thanks for watching and always supporting our channel!

@mobobb3555 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - I very much appreciated how thorough you were in your step descriptions.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and thank you for watching!

@benschnurbusch9764 3 жыл бұрын

I like the new intro.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks we kinda like it too! Thanks for watching.

@hans-jurgenwiegand7465 3 жыл бұрын

My dealer told me that they Specials on yearly service deals. Nothing like having a mechanic checking out my investment, before extreme failures, while it’s there. I’ve appreciated my dealerships for the last 50 years, and now, I need the help! Started our business with John Deere equipment, great dealership, so I’m using them for my mower, now!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are being taken care of! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

@raymonddargie6594 3 жыл бұрын

I would also add cleaning the tractor as well otherwise, all good info.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very good point. I definitely should have said this. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@michaelbrindley4363 Жыл бұрын

If I can't hook up a battery maintainer to my S130 due to where its stored, as in outside under a tarp away from power outlets, would it be a good idea to disconnect the battery and take it in for the winter?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, I would do this for sure. Thanks for watching!

@williamodom2698 Жыл бұрын

I always put several styrofoam cups filled with moth balls in my boat to keep the mice out of the boat, I would think it would work the same with a covered lawn tractor, if the unit is stored in an unheated storage shed or barn mice shouldn’t be an issue, they are drawn to the warmth of the engine.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This sounds like a great idea. Thanks for the comment.

@Rspruill38 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Very informative.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@chris2790 Жыл бұрын

Yep, either drain fuel tank and run empty, or fill tank to capacity with fresh gas. Ideally to the base of fill neck. With ethonal free gas, probably don't need fuel treatment. Easier to just fill tank with fresh gas. Definitely cover mower if outside and in a way that allows air flow underneath the cover to keep moisture from being trapped. Amazing how many people spend so much money on equipment to just leave the weather destroy it.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, you definitely want to take care of these machines!

@ednacolcord4413 9 ай бұрын

control mice with scented dryer sheets. Put on top of filter and great for anything in a storage shed.

@brett2639 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the great video. Wondering where my fuel shutoff valve might be on a z545r if any. Manual says to use it if present as the manual covers a few different models. Thanks!!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I don't believe it comes with one from the factory unfortunately.

@armandosinger Жыл бұрын

Good overview. I’ve also seen people recommend fogging the engine with fogging oil while ruining the engine empty. My Kawasaki engine manual says to remove the spark plugs and put a little oil in the hole. Do you think these winterizing oiling steps are not necessary? Also, for the battery, manual says to simply disconnect the negative terminal. Is this inferior to using a trickle charger?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I’m not real sure on the oiling techniques. That seems like a little over kill for the mower only sitting over the winter and I would always suggest going with a battery maintainer.

@armandosinger Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment great. I went with using a battery maintainer and not bothering to fog the spark plug holes.

@M70ACARRY 9 ай бұрын

Not gonna hurt

@johnm.6349 9 ай бұрын

@armandosinger I followed the manual last year. Pulled the spark plugs and poured a bit of oil in. I think this year I'll be fogging with some seafoam deep creep. It's like handling pest... gives you a peace of mind. You're already investing a bit of time doing these five things. Why not spend an extra 20mins?

@RoseGold... 4 ай бұрын

@@johnm.6349 My riding mower manual also states to pour 1 ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder for off season storage. I learned that this helps prevent the cylinder from rusting so I will be adding the oil before I store it.

@MrJohndeere3720 3 жыл бұрын

i did some of those things already. the rest can wait til next summer. i get my mower going long be4 the grass even starts growing.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Great! It is definitely a preference thing. Thinks for watching!

@johnc1280 2 жыл бұрын

Hello for winter there’s a little pool of gas I can’t siphon out, anything I can put in there to evaporate it so the carburetor doesn’t get gummed up? Thanks so much

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

My recommendation here would be to invest in a small bottle of fuel stabilizer and then mix it with a small amount of gasoline. Then run it in your mower for a while to get everything clean in your fuel system (lines, carburetor, etc.). Then turn the fuel off on your mower if you have a valve and if not then let your mower run completely dry. Or you could completely fill your tank with the fuel stabilizer and fresh gasoline mixture, run the stabilized fuel through the system, and then it should be fine to let sit over winter. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@MrBob-vc4qd 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new s120 and have been adding sea foam to my gas. Will this work as a stabilizer over the winter? Thanks.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a very common practice for people and seems to work for most. Good question and thanks for watching!

@tootsierollx2011 2 жыл бұрын

I got double fuel tanks on my mower . Do I got to fill up both tanks of fuel ? And did you fill it up brim full to the top?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i would fill up both and not quite to the brim but at least part way up the neck of the fuel opening. Thanks for watching!

@kevinchlod3228 Жыл бұрын

Having a new S130 delivered this sat 11/26/22, I have a shed with no heat, would pulling the battery in bringing it in the house for the winter work? Live in NJ winters hang below freezing for around 3 month, I don't want to run power cords to the shed for trickle charge.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes this would be ok as long as the battery is not on the floor on concrete.

@Beau19551955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you….

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@miragexl007 Жыл бұрын

15 hours a year. I'm thinking change oil air filter once a year before storage, battery off inside, fuel stabilizer. Not sure about burning gas out of the engine with shut off?.Sharpen blades Every other year? Maybe every year.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I agree with all of that except depending on how much you mow, you may want to sharpen you blades a few times a season. Once you grass starts looking like it’s being torn instead of cut off smooth then your blades need to be sharpened.

@GaryChedore 2 жыл бұрын

Trickle charging is not an option, can I remove the battery and store it indoors for the winter, will that erase the hour usage gage or other readings

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can remove the battery and store it. This will not affect your hour reading or gauges. Good question and thanks for watching!

@ravenmoon1165 2 жыл бұрын

I have z345r. I was told to run fuel out for winter. Is that wrong? I use marine gas only. I just had to have the carbonator replaced $$$. Wondering what I did wrong.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Running them out usually is an ok idea. It all depends on climate and moisture. sometimes leaving it full over the winter with a fuel stabilizer is a better way to go so that you don't have possible condensation build up inside you fuel tank that leads to having water in the fuel.

@wvmountaineer69 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a trickle charger, can I just remove the battery? Will removing the battery damage the hour and fuel gauge? Thanks.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can remove the battery to charge it, but if you would like to have a trickle charger here is a link to where you can get one 247parts.com/parts-attachments-and-accessories/john-deere-batteries-chargers-and-accessories/. Thanks for watching!

@fatman22dog Жыл бұрын

Scraping and cleaning deck of grass and dirt should be done

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, this could definitely be added to the list.

@MEEMOSS77 Жыл бұрын

I have my mower in my shed so it’s not in the elements there’s no electricity in the shed so using a trickle charger is out of the question. Would it be fine to go out there throughout the winter and just start the mower and let it run for a little bit to let the battery charge up like that or would you advise against it?

@RJ42997 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This would work, but the cold will drain it quicker than in warm months so you will have to stay on top of it.

@jimking9198 2 жыл бұрын

Do I need to leave trickle charger on all winter?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

You can and I would recommend it. These chargers will kick off when they are not needed. Good question and thanks for watching!

@teamslaiyans3808 3 жыл бұрын

When I click on the link for the home maintenance kit, there’s so many of them. I just purchased the 2021 S240, what kit do you recommend on that ? Thanks....

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

@Team Slaiyans here is the link to your home maintenance kit parts.west-equip.com/lg265-home-maintenance-kit-1/ If you ever have any questions feel free to call or text this number for help 580-303-6707

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Here is a link for you parts.west-equip.com/lg265-home-maintenance-kit-1/. Thanks for watching!

@peebody5466 2 жыл бұрын

is it smart to start the mower every few weeks during the winter months?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

This is always a good idea if you can. Good question and thanks for watching!

@jeffreymaget7131 2 жыл бұрын

Does John Deere make a cover for Z740r ?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is part number LP75979. Thanks for watching!

@karmatologist 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of a trickle charger, wouldn’t we be able to just turn the engine on once a week for a few minutes? Would that keep the battery charged?

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that should keep things fresh but a trickle charger is a good idea if this is a problem to remember this step. Good question and thanks for watching!

@smileyblair3321 2 жыл бұрын

Yes for either. I run mine anytime it gets cold or every couple weeks thru the winter. Been doing it for 30 years and she always starts each spring.

@chris2790 Жыл бұрын

Need more than just a few minutes. Also want to make sure it gets up to temp and run long enough to evaporate excess fuel that blows by into the crankcase and to avoid condensation issues if planning to run every week or so in off season.

@catherinerosa-baker2937 9 ай бұрын

I need to find a site for winterizing mowers for dummies I don't know what to grease on a spindle I don't know what a spindle is

@JuanVazquez-gg8nc Жыл бұрын

Hey Brent What fuel grade do you recommend using on a ‘22 John Deere z355e, regular or super ?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Just use regular gasoline NOT gasoline with ethanol. So look for 100% gas at the gas stations. A lot of times it’s only one pump.

@JuanVazquez-gg8nc Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment will do …appreciated the feedback 💯

@frankreichl679 Жыл бұрын

what do you suggest for mice prevention ?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

There are honestly so many good options out there. I use a variety of traps and aromatic deterrents.

@williamodom2698 Жыл бұрын

Moth balls

@smileyblair3321 2 жыл бұрын

Just curious. Does anyone take the tension off the belts thru the winter?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

I have not heard of this, but I may have to look into it. Thanks for watching!

@ELCADAROSA 10 ай бұрын

Hypothetically, everything except water/ice cubes contracts when the temperature lowers to and past the freezing point. I would imagine this applies to the belts as well, in which case they would be put under a little more stress and lengthen a little over time. Whether the belts would return to their original length and tension come warmer weather ... I don't know. But it probably wouldn't hurt to remove the tension for the winter.

@DonBistrow1 Жыл бұрын

Where exactly is the fuel shutoff valve on the S100? Manuel doesn't seem to have it mentioned or pictured. Did some searching but only found things concerning the solenoid not location of the valve. As far as the Trickle Charger, StrongBox 1.5 amp, no instructions, no attachment to mount under battery. Oh well, it's not rocket science.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

A lot of the smaller mowers do not have a fuel shut off installed from the factory but they are very easy to install. You can usually find them at your local hardware stores.

@88omarz 2 жыл бұрын

What trickle charger do I need for s240

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Check this video out and I think it will help you out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pL1ynKmhlqencmg.html. Thanks for watching!

@88omarz 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment thank you

@Badboyzfitness Жыл бұрын

Is this info for all mowers❓

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@mr.astrophysics9115 Жыл бұрын

First thing you do is if it's a John deere lawn tractor get rid of it..

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Interesting. What makes you say so?

@inherentmirth5180 9 ай бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Obviously, because the newer JDs are junk, overpriced, parts monopoly, JD fighting against right to repair, etc.

@smittyxman Жыл бұрын

You talk too much get too the point. You want to extend the video.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Noted. I will work on it.

@d1bigshifter737 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was great info percise and to the point !!!

@charlielipthratt7291 Ай бұрын

@@WesternEquipment - many people watching are new owners and need all the info you offer. I always come back to your videos because I know they will be filled with useful details. Thanks for all the work you put into producing quality videos. You're a great presenter.