Did the first mow of the season yesterday, despite the cold, as the lawn has gotten shaggy. Of course it was time for the spring ritual:
change oil, I like Castrol "for heavy duty and diesel"
bang out or replace air filter
sharpen blade with grinder
clean/replace plug
assess silencer and wheels, replace if shot
fresh fuel
Oh my, took an hour, which included riding down to the hardware store for two new replacement wheels.
Do this yearly and your cheap mower will last an eternity.
That is all.