Saturday, April 15th was the first mowing of the year for 2023. Last year it was on April 24th. The last time I mowed was 11/7/22.
This year I actually changed the oil, sharpened the blade, and put a new spark plug in (Champion J19LM) - and before I mowed, even! Although, I'd actually bought the oil and spark plug last year. I still have yet to put the new control cable on which I bought early last year too. One of these days. I should also probably get a new blade this year or next. I'm still using the one that came with it (mulching blade) and it's a little gnarled up.
As per usual, I raised the deck to the 4th notch to begin the year. I will gradually lower it as the season progresses. Unlike many years though, this was a real mowing - rather than a mere leveling out of high spots. Our grass seemed to really grow and green in a hurry with a few 70-80 degree days of sunshine!
I was also pleasantly surprised the mower started on the very first pull! Sometimes it takes a time or two, especially early on. I may need to adjust the gap on the spark plug though, because it wasn't purring like I'd like it to. Still, it was good enough.
So, here's to another mowing season. Hopefully it will be short and trouble-free.
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