Repair/Maintenance Tips and Information
Lawn and Garden Equipment
It is very important to keep your lawn & garden tools oiled, sharpened and maintenance before using them for the season. The main thing with lawn mowers and pressure washers is changing the oil and making sure the oil level is correct. Too much oil and the oil will get into the combustion chamber or carburetor causing it to smoke, run badly and eventually not run at all. Too little oil and it will overheat causing major engine damage quickly.
Weed eaters, tillers and leaf blowers require that you use the correct oil/gas mixture in most cases. Make sure you read your equipment for correct mixing ratio and use high quality gas. If you use too much oil the engine will be hard to start, this will not cause any major damage but can cause equipment not to start at all because of the low explosive properties. If the mix does not have enough oil the engine will overheat causing damage.
We recommend using small bottles with a gallon of gas, using premixed gas/oil or using oil that has a measuring reservoir on top for quick, easy and accurate mixing. Spark plugs in all of these items should be changed yearly to ensure proper running and blades/chains should be sharpened or replaced if needed to cause less stress and resistance on the engine, belts, pulleys and bearings.
Keeping these done will ensure your equipment runs like new for years to come and your yard will look great. If you would like us to take a look and do regular maintenance give us a call.
We service all major brands of lawn equipment including but not limited to - Ariens, Gravely, Bad Bay, BeeLine, Bush hog, Briggs and Stratton, Murray, Woods, Snapper, Simplicity, Ferris, Craftsman, Sears, Dixie Chopper, Grasshopper, Excel, Husqvarna, Dixon, Poulan, McCulloch, WeedEater, John Deere, MTD, Troy-Bilt, Toro, American Yard Products (AYP), Kubota, Stihl, Bolens, Cub Cadet, White, Yard Man, Yard Machines & Huskee, Scag, Kohler, Kawasaki, Honda and National.
Small Engines
Small engines take a beating especially from contractors and builders. None of us are as good as we like to think about checking oil and making sure things are operating properly.
The number one thing to remember on you small engines is to maintain a proper oil level and change when needed. We recommend changing the oil at least once per year, twice per year is best, once before season and once toward the middle of season.
If this is not done your engine will run hot and likely severely damage the piston, valves and other parts which will cost you majorly to have replaced or repaired.
Make sure you do not overfill the oil because this will cause oil to get into the carburetor or combustion chamber and the engine will smoke, run badly or not run at all.
Make sure your intake filters are always cleaned regularly and replaced when needed or your oil will get contaminated causing the engine not to run as efficiently, premature engine damage or not run at all because the engine is being choked out.
MAKE SURE FUEL IS FRESH:This is the single most problem we see all year, dirty carburetors cause major engine trouble such as hard starting, bad idling, stalling or not starting at all. If fuel is
more than two months old, do not use it plain and simple!
We service and repair all makes and models of small engines on all construction equipment, lawn equipment, snow blowers and air compressors. We also offer preventative maintenance such as tune ups, oil changes, carburetor cleaning and complete engine rebuilds. These services will save you a lot of money and hassle in the future from breakdowns.
Fuel Treatment
Ethanol in fuel causes major issues in small engines. This is a carburetor completely corroded from bad gas. Some fuel treatment's help with keeping your gasoline fresh over time and combat moisture issues. Others do not do such a great job. The original point of treatments used for many years was maintaining the quality of the gasoline through chemical additives. Times have changed and with all the ethanol added small engines need an extra boost by eliminating this enemy.
Phaser 3000
We think the best way to do this is through a treatment called Phaser 3000. It is the only fuel additive that is certified to be added to pump fuel and still used at a fueling station. Otherwise use ethanol free fuel to prevent these buildups in the first place.
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Individualized Repair Inc.
607 Hannah St Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 706-0946
Individualized Repair Inc, Bloomington, Normal, IL, generator, repair, small engine, service, pressure washer, snow blower, craftsman, dewalt, briggs & stratton, kohler, kawasaki, tecumseh, ryobi, husqvarna, honda, titan, stihl. Ariens, Gravely, Bad Boy, BeeLine, Bush hog, Briggs and Stratton, Murray, Woods, Snapper, Simplicity, Ferris, Craftsman, Sears, Dixie Chopper, Grasshopper, Excel, Husqvarna, Dixon, Poulan, McCulloch, WeedEater, John Deere, MTD, Troy-Bilt, Toro, American Yard Products (AYP), Kubota, Stihl, Bolens, Cub Cadet, White, Yard Man, Yard Machines & Huskee, Scag, Kohler, Kawasaki, Honda and National.