When it comes to landscaping, the details are everything. Even the lushest lawn can look dismal if the edges are shaggy and irregular. Thankfully, a weed trimmer is the perfect solution. Due to its smaller size and lighter weight design, this piece of lawn equipment allows you to reach areas that traditional mowers cannot, such as narrow pathways, edges, and near flowerbeds. As its name suggests, it’s also suitable for tackling the weeds! However, maintenance is required to ensure it runs correctly and for as long as possible. The following tips will help you keep your equipment in good condition. 

How Can You Maintain Your Weed Trimmer?

1. Clean

If you’re using your weed trimmer as often as your mower, you should clean it at least once every season. Lawn clippings and dirt can accumulate on the surface quickly. To remove them, just use a plastic bristle brush and soapy water. A few drops of dish detergent should suffice. For safety, make sure it’s fully turned off and disconnect the spark plug first! 

2. Replace Components 

In a weed trimmer and any other type of high-powered lawn equipment, certain components will eventually wear down and will need replacing. How often this happens depends on your usage, but generally speaking, the spark plugs should be replaced annually, while the air filter should be changed or at least cleaned every 90 days. The string itself should be replaced whenever it runs out or stops cutting effectively. 

3. Prepare for Storage 

When the weather starts to cool down, and your lawn goes dormant, it’s time to put away the weed trimmer. However, like most lawn equipment, especially those that run on fuel, you can’t simply place it in the storage shed and call it a day. If you do, the fuel can get gummy and clog up the system. Then, when spring rolls around, you’ll likely need to have your trimmer repaired before you can use it again. To prevent this, empty the fuel tank into the proper waste container and burn off any remaining fuel by starting it up again and letting it run until it dies. Once that’s done, then you can store it away, but make sure it’s in a dry spot!

If your weed trimmer needs replacement parts or repairs, get in touch with Southside Equipment Company in Milledgeville, GA. For more than 30 years, their factory certified technicians have serviced a wide variety of lawn equipment and power tools for customers throughout middle Georgia. You can learn more about their service department on their website, or if you have any questions, call (478) 452-5523 today.