When the spring comes and we get the lawn mower out again, we have to check few things before we start the mower.

Use fresh gas. If you forgot to drain the gas tank last fall then you should replace the gas. Gasoline that is older than a month has lost some of its energy and can lead to problems with the carburetor and engine.

Change the engine oil. Find the drain plug and drain the oil to a container, replace it with clean SAE-30 engine oil. Check the owner