When a tool sits around unused, the oil inside gets sludgy, making the engine less efficient. Drain oil from a push mower by unscrewing the plug beneath the motor and catching the liquid in a pan. Other tools can be drained in a similar manner. Drop off the dregs at your town’s haz-waste facility, or visit Earth 911 for a list of recycling centers.
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