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Powered Equipment Team

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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A lawn mower helps you manage the length of your grass. It not only helps keep the lawn looking well-manicured, but it also prevents bugs and rodents that are attracted to long grass. So when it won’t start, it’s a top priority to get it running again so you don’t have to deal with the …

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You made a good investment when you purchased an Ariens snowblower. It’s important to protect that investment and keep it running at its best by servicing it annually and performing routine checks throughout the winter season. An Ariens snowblower is serviced by checking the safety system, tire pressures, fuel system, auger blades, scraper bar, and …

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A lawn edger won’t start when it doesn’t get sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This may be caused by a clogged air filter, plugged spark arrestor, bad fuel, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, bad fuel tank vent, dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, or faulty recoil. Keep reading as I further explain the effects of …

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You purchased an electric lawn mower because there isn’t as much maintenance involved as with a gas-powered mower. I have a large yard so I like a battery mower to clean up narrow and tight areas around my landscaping and fencing. I love its low maintenance, however, it can still have its problems. A RYOBI …

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You purchased a walk-behind push or self-propelled lawn mower to keep the outdoor appearance of your home looking its best. Just like with any brand mower, when you own a PowerSmart mower long enough, you are likely to run into problems including a failure to start. A PowerSmart lawn mower won’t start when the engine …

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Being stuck with a leaf blower that won’t start is frustrating, especially when you have a large leaf cleanup job to get done. Many items that prevent a leaf blower from starting are quick fixes. I’ll go through the items that can affect your blower so you can get it running again. A RYOBI leaf …

Read More about 14 Reasons a RYOBI Gas Leaf Blower Will Not Start (Fix It Now)

A leaf blower is a great piece of equipment to have on hand to make your leave removal task a little easier. It’s also a great tool to clean the patio or deck; remove debris and dry a lawn mower, or even remove a light dusting of snow. You may not realize how valuable a …

Read More about 11 Reasons Your STIHL Leaf Blower Starts, Stalls & Dies (Solved!)

Removing snow from the driveway takes a lot longer when your snowblower stops running. When you do get it running, it only runs for a little while before it dies again. The last place you want to be outside on a cold day struggling to keep your snowblower running. An Ariens snowblower keeps stalling when …

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Nothing completes the manicured look of your lawn like a string trimmer. You rely on it to trim grass around your fence posts, water features, and landscaping. When it starts acting up and not starting, it’s time to fix it so you can continue to enjoy your lawn’s pristine appearance. An ECHO string trimmer will …

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