I have been given a 22 year old MTD Yard Machines mower that in my opinion runs great. I've changed the air filter and spark plug without any issues and it still runs great. However, I have no idea when it was last maintenced beyond that.
With a mower that old, should the normal maintence steps be followed, or could performing maintenance on the mower potentially cause more issues? For instance, I'd like to completely change the oil in the mower. Are there any 'gotchas' for a mower this old?
What about the oil and crud build up on the engine. Should I clean that off or does it matter?
Any other advanced maintenance tips anyone have for a running mower this old?
It runs so nice for its age, I don't want to make it worse by over doing it.
Thanks in advance!
Mower: MTD-Yard Machines, Select Series, 21", walk behind/push, Briggs and Stratton 12 cubic inch engine (5 HP?), manufactured in 1995.
With a mower that old, should the normal maintence steps be followed, or could performing maintenance on the mower potentially cause more issues? For instance, I'd like to completely change the oil in the mower. Are there any 'gotchas' for a mower this old?
What about the oil and crud build up on the engine. Should I clean that off or does it matter?
Any other advanced maintenance tips anyone have for a running mower this old?
It runs so nice for its age, I don't want to make it worse by over doing it.
Thanks in advance!
Mower: MTD-Yard Machines, Select Series, 21", walk behind/push, Briggs and Stratton 12 cubic inch engine (5 HP?), manufactured in 1995.