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Engineering students offer lawnmower checkups

Students in the Penn State chapter of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers are ready to prep mowers during the 2016 ASABE Lawnmower Clinic. Credit: Penn State ASABEAll Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State student chapter of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will hold its annual Lawnmower Clinic April 7 and 8.

The clinic provides an opportunity for the Penn State community to have their push-type mowers checked and prepped by ASABE members, and for the student organization to raise funds for its events and activities.

Cost of the service is $35 for mowers dropped off at the High Bay garage off of East Park Avenue, or $50 for pickup and delivery.

As part of the service, the engineering students will:

  •  Start the mower before servicing;
  •  Clean under the deck;
  • - Sharpen and balance the blade;
  •  Secure the blade;
  •  Clean the air filter;
  •  Check, clean and gap the spark plug;
  •  Change the oil;
  •  Wash the mower; and
  •  Start the mower after servicing.

Anyone interested in dropping off a mower, or having a student pick up/return their mower, must fill out this form.

Questions about the clinic may be directed to ASABE president Chris Valdez at chris.valdez322@gmail.com

Last Updated March 24, 2017

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