Winter Mower Must-Do: The Simple Service That Saves Your Spring

Proper winter mower maintenance pays off in the spring with easier starts, cleaner cuts, and fewer repair bills for homeowners and property managers across Ohio and Indiana. We're going to walk through practical steps you can handle at home so everything is ready to roll when the sunshine starts to come back next year. 

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Why Winter Prep Matters

Cold, damp Midwest winters are hard on engines, fuel systems, and batteries, especially if a mower sits for several months in a shed or unheated garage. Taking one afternoon before the first hard freeze helps prevent rust, fuel breakdown, and starting issues when grass starts growing again in the great Dayton region or across eastern Indiana.​​

For many Customers, a mower is a key piece of property equipment, just like a compact tractor or Gator, and treating it with the same care protects your investment for the long term.

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Key Steps Before Storing Your Mower

While the video walks you through each step visually, here are the main tasks to complete:

• Change the engine oil and filter so used, acidic oil does not sit in the engine all winter. Fresh oil protects internal components and supports easy starts in spring.​​

• Treat or replace fuel and run a quality fuel stabilizer through the system to reduce varnish and gumming in carburetors or injectors.​​

• Clean the mower deck thoroughly, removing packed grass and debris to reduce rust and improve airflow and cut quality next season.​​

• Inspect blades, belts, and filters, replacing worn parts now so the mower is ready on the first warm weekend instead of sitting while parts are ordered.​​

• Check the battery and electrical connections, cleaning corrosion and considering a maintainer if your mower will sit in an unheated building.​​

If you are unsure about any of these steps on your John Deere walk-behind, lawn tractor, or zero-turn, the service team at Koenig Equipment is ready to help at any of our 15 locations in Ohio and Indiana.

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Why Use Genuine John Deere Parts

Using genuine John Deere oil, filters, and blades helps your mower perform the way it was designed, season after season. These parts are built to match John Deere specifications, which supports better protection, cleaner cuts, and longer component life compared to off-brand alternatives.​

For customers searching for “John Deere parts Dayton” or anywhere in western Ohio and east-central Indiana, Koenig Equipment stocks a wide range of maintenance items so you can complete winter prep without delay. Our parts professionals can look up the correct kit for your specific model and recommend any additional items that commonly wear out.​

Support From Your Local Koenig Team

Koenig Equipment has served local communities since 1904, providing John Deere equipment, parts, and service from 15 locations across Indiana and Ohio. That experience means technicians and parts specialists understand how our regional climate affects mowers, tractors, and property equipment, and they can recommend the right maintenance plan for your situation.​

Whether you mow a small city lot in Dayton or several acres outside Richmond, Indiana, our team can schedule winter service, pick up and deliver your mower, and return it ready for spring. This kind of planned maintenance helps avoid emergency breakdowns when grass is growing fast and your schedule is already full.​

Ready to Winterize Your Mower?

Use the video as a step-by-step guide for your own garage, and let this checklist keep you on track so your John Deere mower is protected all winter. If you would rather have a factory-trained technician handle it, contact Koenig Equipment to schedule service or request John Deere parts at any of our Ohio and Indiana locations today.