The ability to keep your lawn mower running at peak performance rests on the proper and timely inspections for the Kohler lawn mower deck belts and bearings. Learning how best to do a thorough inspection will be the best method overall. Maintenance on these items is important, as this relates to everything, that the lawn mower is about.

‘Know How’ is the First Step

Before starting to inspect lawn mower deck belts and bearings, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with your owner’s manual and pay special attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations in this regard.

Gloves and Safety Glasses

Always use gloves and safety glasses when doing any kind of repair or maintenance on your lawn mower. Then, remove the spark plug, so that your engine doesn’t start accidentally. Being safety conscious will prevent injury and damage to people and machines. When you turn your lawn mower over, always make sure the side that has the air filter is pointing up. This will prevent your lawn mower’s oil from leaking into the air filter. Never turn your lawn mower over more than 90¡.

Clean and Shining

Next, you should give your lawn mower a good wash. Using soap and water, and possibly a pressure washer that uses less than 1000 PSI, will help clean away dirt. Make sure that you wash the dirt and water away from, and not into, your lawn mower’s bearings. You want to ensure your lawn mower’s bearings do not become worn and are properly lubricated. Keeping the underside of your lawn mower clean and free of debris will help prevent rust, and prevent fire hazards, which can occur when grass leaves, and grease combine in a hot engine.

Replace Right Away If Worn or Cracked

Any lawn mower deck belts and bearings that appear worn down or damaged must be replaced. Look for any cracks or separations in the belts, and if you do spot any, the belt will need to be replaced. A general rule of thumb is to replace deck belts that are more than four years old. That way your lawn mower’s belts will not break down on you in the middle of your grass cutting. You want to ensure the drive belts are tight. If you tighten them, and they still have too much give, the belts are likely wearing out.

WD40 Cleans and Protects

It is always a good idea to clean the underside of your lawn mower with water after each time you use it. Then apply WD-40, or other lubrication, to the moving parts, to allow them to work efficiently.

Lawn Mowers Owner’s Manual

Keeping your lawn mower’s deck belts and bearings as clean as possible,  as well as in proper working order will help alleviate noise and vibration problems. Additionally, this will allow your lawn mower to do its job properly. Recall to consult your lawn mowers owner’s manual for the specific processes on changing lawn mower deck belts and bearings.

Save a Great Deal of Money and Time

Now that you know how to properly inspect lawn mower deck belts and bearings, you can save a great deal of money and time, and not spend so much of both at the lawn mower repair shop. Keeping ahead of the lawn mower maintenance game is what it is all about! A regular tune up schedule will prolong the life of your trusty lawn mower and save you money down the road.