How to Move a Lawn Mower and Mover Safely. Moving may be a challenging, stressful, and risky experience.
When shifting large goods, twisted ankles, bashed shins, and shattered fingers are typical.
Things can quickly become lethal when electric and gasoline-powered equipment with spinning steel blades are added to the mix.
As a result, the first step is to DISCONNECT BATTERIES and SPARK PLUG WIRES.
Fumes will remain in the gas tank and pipes even after draining the gasoline from a mower.
A single spark at the wrong time could cause the engine to stall.
And, as you can expect, that revolving blade might easily remove some vital body parts.
Fortunately, this terrible circumstance is entirely avoided by simply disconnecting the spark plug wires and battery cables.
On small motors, these cables are generally visible.
Consult your owner’s handbook if unsure where/what they are.
Better better, for your safety and peace of mind, hire a professional to service and relocate your mower.
If you can disconnect the battery and spark plug wires yourself –
Cover them with a non-conductive material, such as rubber or electrical tape.
Zip ties should be used to keep them away from their contact points.
How to Prepare a Lawn Mower and Mover for Transport
Here’s how it works:
Your new residence is only a few kilometers away.
You have a little push mower with a 5-horsepower engine.
You can probably fit it in your car’s trunk or your pickup truck’s bed.
You’ll need a helping hand to lift it, but first, you must
Remove the spark plug wire.
Check that the oil drain plug is securely fastened.
If you don’t want to drain the gas, cover the cap with a plastic bag and rag and secure it with rubber bands.
This will keep the gas from spilling out during transportation.
Remember that vented gas caps include holes that allow vapors to escape to relieve pressure.
Even on short rides, these toxic gas odors can permeate your vehicle’s interior.
To avoid this,
Check that the mower is level and positioned crosswise (perpendicular to the car or truck)
Keep the windows open.
Slow down and avoid potholes and speed bumps wherever feasible.
1. Empty the lawn mower of all liquids.
Draining the oil and gas from your lawn mower is required when –
Long-distance travel
Using borrowed equipment and hiring professional movers
Remember that professional movers will not service your mower and will not transfer it if the fluids have not been drained.
They’ll expect you to have these things in order before they arrive.
To drain the oil from your mower.
Lift it and place it on wood, cinder blocks, or saw horses (you’ll need assistance).
Check that it is solid and high enough for you to work beneath it.
Place a suitable container beneath the drain to catch the oil.
Unscrew the plug slowly using a tool or pliers.
Gas may be siphoned from the tank without having to remove it.
Once empty, remove the cap and place the mower in a well-ventilated area to allow the fumes to disperse.
Because gas and oil are dangerous products, you must follow local restrictions when disposing or recycling them.
Among the alternatives are
Calling your local waste removal firm and asking for recommendations
For disposal instructions, contact the county administration or visit their website.
Giving them to a neighbor who owns a lawnmower
Inquire with your local vehicle mechanic about disposal. Did You Know?
Spilling oil or petrol on the floor of a rented truck may result in substantial additional charges when you return it.
