Using a mower lift you can make sure the lawn mower is securely in place as you do routine maintenance of fix a problem underneath. The underneath area of the mower houses the blades and belts and these are both essential parts of the mower. Belts need changed periodically as do blades, but blades also require sharpening from time to time as well. With the lawn mower lift you care for both parts safely and keep your mower running smoothly. The lawn mower lift is one piece of equipment that is essential when it comes to working on the bulky, heavy riding mowers. Using a mower lift you can make sure the lawn mower is securely in place as you do routine maintenance of fix a problem underneath. The underneath area of the mower houses the blades and belts and these are both essential parts of the mower. Belts need changed periodically as do blades, but blades also require sharpening from time to time as well. With the lawn mower lift you care for both parts safely and keep your mower running smoothly.

Unlike a jack that only picks up one side of the mower at a time, a mower lift raises the entire machine into an upright position and holds it there while you work. The jack does not lift the mower up as far as the lift, which makes it more difficult work on the blades and belts under the mower deck. In addition raising one side at a time is not an efficient way to do repairs. The lawn mower lift exposes the entire underneath of the lawn mower, so you can quickly and safely do those repairs.

There are other problems with using a jack that only lifts one side of the mower at a time. Picking up only one side of the mower may ruin your engine because the engine oil can flood your carburetor or you may end up having gasoline spill into your oil. In either case, the engine will not run as it should and may be ruined and fixing a problem such as this can cost a great deal of money. It would be cheaper to buy and use the mower lift in the first place and save yourself the trouble of extra repairs.

There are some repairs where a jack works fine, such as changing a lawn mower tire or replacing a deck pulley. However, a mower lift makes all other repairs safer and easier. There are many types of lawn mower lifts to choose from, so it may take some research to find the right lift that will hold the weight of your mower and work for you. Your owner’s manual for your riding lawn mower has information about your specific mower, such as weight, that will help you when choosing the lift you need. If in doubt, go to a local retailer with your mower information and he can help you.