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On a snowy day, a person uses a snowblower to clear the driveway.

Posted February 4, 2022 Know How

Synthetic Oil in a Snowblower: Should You Use It?

Should you put synthetic oil in a snowblower? Used widely in car engines, it can be used to power small-equipment engines as well.

Posted August 15, 2021 Know How

5 Rototiller Maintenance Tips

Rototiller maintenance is essential to keep your machine running properly. Here are five tips to keep your rototiller maintenance routine on schedule.

Posted April 17, 2021 Know How

How to “Winterize” a Snow Blower

Just like your other motorized tools and toys, a snow blower needs to be properly stored in its off-season. Let’s look at how to “winterize” a snow blower.

An electrical generator from a side view.

Posted March 21, 2021 Maintenance

Four Generator Maintenance Tips

Your portable generator requires maintenance to be ready when the time comes. Here we’ll discuss proper generator maintenance to help keep the power on.

Posted June 14, 20201 Comment Know How

2 Stroke vs 4 Stroke: Avoid Ethanol in Small Engines

2 Stroke vs 4 Stroke: Avoid Ethanol In Small Engines Understanding the differences between 2 stroke vs 4 stroke engines can play an important role in…

Posted March 15, 2020 Know How

How to Fix a Rototiller: Five Quick Fixes For Your Garden Equipment

If you know how to fix a rototiller, you’ll save time and money so you can get that perfect garden plot in no time.