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We're just a guy and a girl obsessed with outdoor power equipment! We are excited to share the knowledge and tips we have learned over our combined 55 years in the power equipment industry.

We have both run equipment dealership stores and departments. We took pleasure in helping our customers each day by providing equipment repair, parts, purchasing, and business tips to our residential and commercial clients. We hope our blog will help you with your next purchase, repair, or project.

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It’s frustrating when your push mower keeps shutting down. You may be able to get it started again, but it just won’t stay running so you’re not able to finish mowing the lawn. A push mower may not stay running due to a plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, dirty carburetor, plugged air filter, incorrect …

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Most people that own a RYOBI chainsaw aren’t using them every day. So when you do need to use your saw, it’s disappointing when it just won’t start. This may be the result of it sitting around with old fuel, but it could be the result of something else. A RYOBI chainsaw won’t start due …

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It’s frustrating when you’re out in the cold trying to remove snow from the driveway before the next snowstorm gets here when the snowblower stops running. Getting it up and running soon is essential or you’ll have to result to using a manual snow shovel. A snowblower won’t stay running when the gas is old, …

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You’ve determined you have plenty of fuel in your lawn mower, but for some reason, it just isn’t getting enough gas. It acts very sluggishly almost like it’s going to die. A Briggs and Stratton engine isn’t getting gas when old or dirty fuel has caused restrictions in the fuel system; the fuel filter is …

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You put away your snowblower at the end of the last winter season while it was in good running condition. Now there’s a snowstorm coming and you can’t get your snowblower started. A snowblower won’t start after sitting when the fuel shut-off valve is closed; old fuel has clogged the fuel line or gummed the …

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You love your zero-turn. It’s a fast and efficient way to mow a sizable lawn. However, just like any other piece of equipment, there will be times when it won’t start when you need it. A Bobcat zero turn won’t start when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark due to a plugged air …

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Craftsman makes good quality chainsaws that are suitable for most homeowners’ needs. It’s great to have on hand to clean up debris after a storm and to cut some small logs for a fall bonfire. It can get a little frustrating when the saw doesn’t start when you need it. A Craftsman chainsaw will not …

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Your lawn mower begins to sputter and hesitate as you mow. It seems like it’s not getting gas so you check the fuel tank first only to find you have sufficient fuel. So what is really happening? A lawn mower will act like it’s running out of gas due to a plugged fuel filter, clogged …

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You take pride in your lawn and do your best to keep it looking its best. When your lawn mower no longer gives you a nice cut, you need to look into these items: A lawn mower cuts uneven when a wheel is damaged; the cutting height settings are different; the mower blades are worn …

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If you’re like most homeowners with a chainsaw, you have one on hand for small cleanup jobs, to cut up some firewood for bonfires, or for cleanup after a storm. Because the chainsaw sits around most of the time, old gas is often the culprit of a starting problem, but there are many more items …

Read More about 13 Reasons Your Poulan Pro Chainsaw Won’t Start: SOLVED