The Right Equipment

• Always use the best tool for the job at hand, and when the job is mowing your lawn, make sure you have a mower that can accommodate your particular terrain. Choose the riding mower that best fits your lawn, whether it is hilly or flat, large or small.
  
  

Keep Your Mower in Shape

• A dull mowing blade will work like any dull cutting edge -- imprecise and jagged. Keep your riding mower blades sharp to ensure a clean cut that won't damage the grass and reduce mowing time. Brush out the clippings under the deck to prevent clogging and follow the maintenance guide in your owner's manual to keep your mower running smoothly.
  
  Use a fuel stabilizer in the gas tank and gas can to keep fuel fresh. Bad or stale fuel can affect the performance of your riding mower and make it hard to start.