Before thinking of any spring lawn care, you will need to first have your John Deere mower repaired. The Kawasaki-built engine could spark a fire.

Owners of John Deere ZTrak mowers with Kawasaki engines should check their serial numbers and schedule a free repair to prevent engine fires.

Affected models could pose a fire hazard due to an electrical fault. Kawasaki Motors USA issued a recall on January 02 for certain John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki engines due to an issue with the voltage regulator in the mower's engine.

Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a certified John Deere dealer for a free repair.