Your string trimmer isn’t running like it normally does. It starts and runs, but now you must have your choke on in order to keep it running. Finding and fixing this problem will help you get the best performance from your trimmer. A Shindaiwa string trimmer that only runs with the choke on is either …
You may be lucky enough to have a mower with a suspension system or one of those upgraded suspension seats to help minimize the vibration you feel when mowing the lawn. Even with steps taken to minimize vibration, there may be times when the shaking is so bad, you feel like you’re going to shake …
A string trimmer, weed wacker or weed eater (whatever you call it) is a great addition to your lawn care equipment. It provides you with that finished well-manicured look. Well, at least it used to before it stopped working. Now, you can’t even get it to start. A Shindaiwa string trimmer will not start when …
Fuel is oftentimes the problem causing a string trimmer to not start, run sluggishly, or lose power. Choosing the best gas and knowing how to care for that fuel will help minimize problems in the fuel system or engine. Shindaiwa string trimmers use a gasoline and oil mixture at a ratio of 50:1. 50 parts …
You know your gas-powered mower requires gas in order to run, but did you know some types of gas can cause engine and fuel system damage? Avoid the mistake of using the wrong type of fuel by knowing what to look for when choosing gas and how to properly care for and store that fuel. …
Whether you have a handheld leaf blower or a backpack leaf blower, you will run into times when it doesn’t have the power it once had. The engine isn’t performing strong and there isn’t as much air movement coming from the blower. The power loss can be so bad that your leaf pickup is more …
You rely on your string trimmer to reach places your mower can’t reach. It helps finish the lawn’s manicured appearance by cutting grass around landscaping, trees, fence posts, water features, and more. When your string trimmer loses power, it can get frustrating to try to trim grass when it gets pushed over or wrapped around …
A lawn mower that isn’t getting fuel will run sluggishly or not even start. When the engine isn’t running at full power due to a fuel restriction, the engine won’t be able to provide the power to rotate the blade and provide a good cut. It will most likely bog down and die. A Troy-Bilt …
A string trimmer that is running rough and sluggish will not be able to perform at its best. When you experience this problem, your trimming job may take longer since the trimmer is unable to quickly and efficiently cut through the grass and weeds. A Ryobi string trimmer runs rough when the engine does not …
Old gas is one of the primary reasons a snowblower will not start or will begin to run sluggishly. Knowing the right type of gas to use and how to care for it is a must for every Toro snowblower owner to minimize issues that develop from running the wrong type of gas or old …