SPRING SERVICE!

I know the weather has been wet and cold lately; but now is the time to dust the cobwebs off of your yard equipment.

Here is a simple check list for you to go over with your equipment before you start it up:

1. Check the motor oil - Is it low or dirty? When was the last time you had the oil changed?

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Outdoor power equipment engine manufactures recommend  you change the oil every 100hrs or at least once a season. At 100 hours, comparing to your car driving at 60mph, you've put on 6000 miles. These engines work a lot harder than your car or truck and require more attention.

2. Check the gasoline - How long has the gas been in there? Did you store it with a fuel stabilizer?

These days, gasoline is only good for about 30days. If the gasoline in your equipment is older than that you should drain the tank and add fresh gasoline before you attempt to start the equipment.

3. Inspect the filters - When was the last time it was changed or cleaned?

A lot of this stuff is working in the dirtiest conditions. Other than running your engine with out motor oil; a dirty air filter can do the most harm to an engine. Once your air filter plugs up, your engine can no longer get the fresh air that is needed to run correctly. This will cause the engine to run overly rich and build up carbon deposits, foul spark plugs, and cause poor performance. On top of all that, the dirt and debris starts to get past the filter and enters the engine. Once this debris is in the engine, its acts like an abrasive and wears out internal engine parts

4. Check out the overall condition of the machine - look for: lubrication points, belts/roller chains, pulley, blades, etc.

Its a lot better to catch some of this stuff sooner than later. If you can catch something wrong before it actually fails, the repairs will be minimal and you won't be left waiting for more expensive repairs to be done in the middle of the season, when you need it the most.

If you don't feel comfortable doing this inspection or service work yourself; please feel free to bring it in. Or, if you cant get the equipment to us, we are more than willing you come out and pick up your machine.

We are certified technicians that have the tools and the skills needed to repair your equipment. We are proud of our work and will look over you machine from  top to bottom, assuring you a season free of equipment failure due to improper maintenance.

Beat the spring time rush and take the time to go over your equipment today.

- Steffan