Mark's Push Mower, Trimmer and more Service and Repair

06/30/2018

If you have an air conditioner, now is the time to rinse it off when it is not running. An air conditioner pulls air through the coils when it runs. It also pulls in the cotton and other debris from the air. The best way to clean the coils is with an air compressor, but a garden hose with a strong stream of water works also. It will take less than 10 minutes (unless you've never cleaned them before) and your unit will thank you.
Oh....change the filter in your furnace more often in the summer. AC depends on air movement much more than heat does.

06/04/2018

06/04/2018

04/15/2018

If your lawn mower could talk….
Hello two legged person who follows me around everywhere I go. It is time we have a talk.
For years you have pulled my string and walked me in circles. Although I am very grateful we will be together again very soon, there are a few things you need to understand about me to enhance our relationship.
First, did you know my engine rotates over 3,000 times per minute? That is crazy fast – like your car on the interstate! The only reason I rotate so fast is because I have oil in my belly. Please be sure the oil is fresh and full and not black and low. Not too full because I’ll blow smoke and make things yucky for all of us.
Second, I love your smile when the neighbors praise the lawn after our walk. It makes my long wait worthwhile. Please be sure my blade is sharp and I am clean…uh, down there. So while you check out my blade, rinse me off too! I like to be clean and a cold shower helps me be ready for our next date.
There is so much more I could say but I shouldn’t leave without mentioning my diet. Just today you poured out the can of soda accidently left in the garage overnight. Probably because it doesn’t taste good after sitting for so long. Well, I’m no different. I just can’t tolerate drinking that stale gas you left in me during my winter vacation. It smells funny and makes me act goofy when it’s time to go. Please dump that old crud out and let’s start fresh! By the way, when the leaves start turning in October, I’ll be sure to remind you again. I just don’t eat anything during the winter. If left empty, I promise to be good when you pull my string in the spring.
Thanks for listening tall person! I am happy we are together again! Now, if we can get on with our walk please……..

03/17/2018

Did you know that in less than a month you will be mowing your lawn? The sound of trimmers, mowers and blowers is coming sooner than you might have planned.
Did you drain your gas? Is the blade sharp? Change oil?
Contact me if you want to be ready. $40 plus parts to get it running, $60 includes oil and plug. I work on small engines on the weekends so plan ahead and you will be ready!

01/29/2018

This snowblower was dead in the water. It was well taken care of except the sludgy gasoline that built up over time. Luckily it is a quick fix. This was a dead snowblower and for $30 it starts on the first pull. These little Toro snowblowers are awesome.
Thanks for the referral Pam! Tell you dad Pete I said hi! Now, we just need some snow!

12/02/2017

Summer is gone and most leaves have fallen.

With winter coming it is easy to forget about your lawn mower, grass trimmer or leaf blower.

It is time to drain the gas from your summer equipment to help ensure another faithful season when spring rolls around.

There is more than one way to save money and it takes just a few minutes.

1) If you store your lawn equipment outside, covering it with a small tarp or sturdy plastic will prevent damage including water in gas or oil and rusting.
2) If you have a fuel valve, turn it off and run the engine until it dies. This will ensure the fuel will not impact the carburetor during long term storage
3) If you do not have a fuel valve, and your fuel tank is near empty, either drain the fuel and/or run the engine until the engine dies from lack of fuel.
4) Pour a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank and run the engine for a minute or so, then turn off.

One the most common reason to have lawn equipment serviced is caused by the affect of fuel in the carburetor during storage. The Ethanol fuel will begin to gum-up over time which restricts fuel flow and provies pour performance.

The same steps can be done for winter equipment when the time comes for summer storage.

Thanks for reading! If you have questions or comments, please email and I will help where I can.

Mark's Small Engine Service and Repair - Loveland

11/25/2017

Got the wife to work in the shop! Looks like she might hang out with me a while!

11/25/2017

Will it ever run again?