Every first Saturday of the month, I service my mowers.

Not because I’m some kind of lawn care monk.
But because I got sick of breakdowns.

Back when I was running a bunch of vans and machines, things would just fall through the cracks.
I’d go to use a mower, and I'd always be finding things that needed work:
– blunt blades,
– wheels that needed bearings,
– and a layer of crud an inch thick in places under the deck.

And of course, it would always happen on the job, right when I didn’t have time for it.

So I decided to make things a little bit more predictable.

Now on the first Saturday of the month,
I go through a simple routine:

• ✅ Wash the machines
• ✅ Sharpen the blades
• ✅ Check the oil and air filter
• ✅ Lubricate the cables
• ✅ Swap out whatever looks worn

Takes me a couple of hours.
I throw on a podcast or audiobook and knock it out.

Since then?​
Fewer surprises.
No chasing parts mid-week.
No more wondering when something was last serviced.

It’s not fancy.
But it works.

If you’re flying solo, you can just track it mentally or block it in your diary.
If you’re running a team or fleet, I highly recommend slapping an hour meter on your gear.
Makes life easier.

Because honestly, if your tools are not up to scratch, the job’s twice as hard.
A bad workman blames their tools.

And a good workman?​
They maintain them.

Until next time, Get out there, mow lawns, and have fun.

Stuart​
Lawnmowing101
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