FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT TYPE OF GAS AND OIL SHOULD I USE IN MY LAWN MOWER?

Use regular unleaded automotive gasoline in your lawn mower. If the gas supply in your mower won't be used up within 30 days, add gasoline stabilizer additive to your can of gas. SAE 30 motor oil is recommended for use in your lawn mower. The exact amount will be specified in your owner's manual but the approximate amount is 0.6 litres or 20 ounces.


DO I HAVE TO CHANGE THE OIL IN MY LAWN MOWER?


Yes. Just like your car engine, your lawn mower engine will run smoother and last longer if you change the oil regularly. The engine oil should be changed after the first 5 hours of operation to remove any initial contaminants. After that, it is recommended that you change the oil approximately every 25 hours or, as a rule of thumb, after every lawn mowing season. Bring it to Imperial Services and we will do it for you.


WHY WOULD I WANT A  SELF PROPELLED MOWER OVER A  REGULAR PUSH MOWER?


With a push mower, all the energy required to move forward comes from the operator, while a self-propelled mower generates its own energy and, in effect, pushes itself forward. If you have a large lawn; or if your lawn has some sections that require uphill cutting; or if the operator is an older individual, then a self-propelled mower will be a big help by saving both time and energy.


WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF CASTOR WHEELS OR HIGH WHEEL DESIGNS?


Front castor wheels make maneuvering and turning the mower a lot less work, so trimming around bushes, trees and flower beds is much easier and the end result is neater and more professional looking. For straight cutting in open areas, the castor wheels are easily locked in place. The high-wheel design on the rear wheels is recommended for hilly or rough terrain. The larger wheels roll easily over uneven ground and smooth out any bumpiness. It's also easier to push a high wheel mower up a hill.


DO I NEED TO BUY A SPECIAL MOWER IF I WANT TO MULCH THE GRASS CLIPPINGS?


We recommend a mower with at least a minimum of a 4 HP engine if you plan to mulch. Other than that, mulching kits are available to quickly and easily convert a side discharge mower into a mulching mower.


WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET MY MOWER READY IN THE SPRING  AND THEN TO STORE IT IN THE WINTER?


At the end of each season you should drain the gas and oil out of the engine and clean the underside of the cutting deck. At the beginning of the season you should add new SAE 30 Grade engine oil and fresh gas, check the blade and sharpen it, check the air filters, and make sure the spark plug is clean and properly gapped. You can either do these things yourself or have your nearest Columbia service dealer do it for you, Imperial Services, is proud to be a Columbia Service Dealer.


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