A small engine is “small” in name only as you depend on it to be the heart of all your gas-run outdoor power equipment, whether you’re operating a lawn mower, snowblower, pressure washer, or wood chipper, or utilizing hand-held equipment …
Backyard enthusiasts know that having fertile soil is the essential component of a successful garden. If you’re serious about your green thumb, chances are you depend on a gasoline-powered tiller to cultivate that soil each year. Just like other outdoor …
As the weather warms up enough for the perennials to begin blooming, you’re probably calculating how many days to wait until you fire up the lawn mower. While you’re watching your lawn slowly come back from hibernation, you should take …
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With the snow piling up to three inches or more, you decide it’s time to bring your snowblower out of the garage and let it do the heavy lifting. However, while the engine fires up just fine, the auger blades …
While it’s commonly accepted that an icy driveway or walkway can result in slip-and-fall injuries during the winter months, there are less obvious injuries that can occur when clearing that driveway or walkway with a snowblower. According to a report …
As autumn brings a chill to the air, you can depend on the deciduous trees in your yard to begin to drop their leaves (hey, that’s why it’s called “Fall”!). While the raining leaves can look quite beautiful as you …
So what does a string trimmer and a car wash have in common? In the early 1970s, American entrepreneur George Ballas was running his car through an automatic car wash when the rotating cleaning brushes caught his attention. Ballas attached …
While you may want to stick with some soapy water and a sponge to give your new vehicle the tender, loving cleaning it deserves, you’ll need some real power to properly clean your driveway, deck, or home siding. That’s where …
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It’s a beautiful clear afternoon with low humidity; the perfect day to mow your lawn. You find you’re able to start your walk-behind mower or riding mower, but as soon as you begin cutting the grass, the engine suddenly dies. …
Due to carbon build-up and a weakened electrode, a small engine spark plug will degrade over time. If the engine on your lawn and garden equipment won’t start, or it runs poorly, chances are the spark plug is worn out. …
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