Small Engine Repair Blog
Maintenance tips, seasonal guides, and how-to advice to keep your outdoor power equipment running strong
Winterizing Your Snow Blower and Storing Your Mower
As the seasons flip, your snow blower needs to wake up and your mower needs to rest. Here's how to prep both correctly so each starts on the first pull when its season comes.
Fuel, Ethanol, and Why Old Gas Wrecks Small Engines
Old gasoline and ethanol are behind the majority of small engine repairs. Here's what actually happens inside the tank — and exactly how to fuel and store your equipment to avoid it.
How Often Should You Service Your Small Engine?
A simple service schedule for lawn mowers, snow blowers, trimmers, and generators — including what to do every use, every season, and every year to prevent expensive repairs.
Why Won't My Lawn Mower Start? 7 Common Causes
A lawn mower that won't start is almost always one of seven simple problems. Here's how to diagnose each one — from stale fuel to a fouled spark plug — before you call for repair.