Riding or zero-turn mower walkaround

Before mowing.

0 of 10 checked

Walk around it

• Clear the area of rocks, sticks, toys and people
• Tires: pressure even on both sides (uneven cuts otherwise)
• Belts in place, not cracked or glazed
• Blades not bent or badly chipped (engine off, key out, spark plug wire off to check)
• Discharge chute or mulch plate in place
• Seat safety switch and blade brake work

Fluids

• Engine oil level
• Fuel level; fill it outside on a cool engine
• Hydraulic oil level on a zero-turn
• Air filter and cooling fins clean

These are general reminders, not a substitute for your operator's manual, which comes first. Never check under a machine or near blades with the engine running, and lower everything to the ground first.