Small engines are used in many types of outdoor power equipment, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, tillers, trimmers, chain saws and snow blowers. From time to time these engines require service. When this happens, if you try to solve the problem yourself or should take the place of the machine to a local repair shop?
There are some good reasons to consider repairing your own small engine. Most repair shops charge a fee just to look at your machine. At fifty dollars or more per hour of work, plus the cost of parts, the bill can add up quickly. During the busy season a repair may take weeks to repair your machine. Before all this, you must load the heavy equipment in your car or truck pay dearly / shipping. Will they fix it properly the first time?
With some basic mechanical ability and a few common tools that you can often do the work yourself, saving money and time. Start by reading the manual machine owner. You will find important safety and warranty information, operating and maintenance instructions. If the solution to your problem is not there, then find the machine brand and model number. Often these figures are reflected directly in the engine cover, or they may be located on a sticker or label on the engine. There may be separate numbers for the engine model and the chassis or the "body" of the machine.
Use your machine brand and model number for the correct service manual. Many professional maintenance as well as small engine mechanics used are easily accessible via the internet and are fairly inexpensive textbooks. Some online stores offer a wide range of maintenance manuals in a number of paper sizes, downloadable electronic PDF, VHS video and CD-ROM format. These manuals are very detailed but are written at a fairly basic level. They contain important information about safety, adjustment procedures, troubleshooting tips and specifications and more, step by step repair instructions. The service manual will easily pay for itself on the first job.
After using the service manual to diagnose the problem on your machine, whether it is something that you can repair yourself. Some problems need special tools or who are covered by the warranty of the machine and the repair is best left to a professional. However, many problems are easy to fix yourself. Replacing a clogged air filter for example is quite simple and only takes a few minutes. Spare parts are available online and at local dealerships that will support the brand of equipment.
So the next time your mower does not start, do not run to the local repair shop. If you are the least bit useful, consider trying to fix it yourself. Not only can you save money and time, but you will also have the satisfaction that comes to repair your equipment to own.
There are some good reasons to consider repairing your own small engine. Most repair shops charge a fee just to look at your machine. At fifty dollars or more per hour of work, plus the cost of parts, the bill can add up quickly. During the busy season a repair may take weeks to repair your machine. Before all this, you must load the heavy equipment in your car or truck pay dearly / shipping. Will they fix it properly the first time?
With some basic mechanical ability and a few common tools that you can often do the work yourself, saving money and time. Start by reading the manual machine owner. You will find important safety and warranty information, operating and maintenance instructions. If the solution to your problem is not there, then find the machine brand and model number. Often these figures are reflected directly in the engine cover, or they may be located on a sticker or label on the engine. There may be separate numbers for the engine model and the chassis or the "body" of the machine.
Use your machine brand and model number for the correct service manual. Many professional maintenance as well as small engine mechanics used are easily accessible via the internet and are fairly inexpensive textbooks. Some online stores offer a wide range of maintenance manuals in a number of paper sizes, downloadable electronic PDF, VHS video and CD-ROM format. These manuals are very detailed but are written at a fairly basic level. They contain important information about safety, adjustment procedures, troubleshooting tips and specifications and more, step by step repair instructions. The service manual will easily pay for itself on the first job.
After using the service manual to diagnose the problem on your machine, whether it is something that you can repair yourself. Some problems need special tools or who are covered by the warranty of the machine and the repair is best left to a professional. However, many problems are easy to fix yourself. Replacing a clogged air filter for example is quite simple and only takes a few minutes. Spare parts are available online and at local dealerships that will support the brand of equipment.
So the next time your mower does not start, do not run to the local repair shop. If you are the least bit useful, consider trying to fix it yourself. Not only can you save money and time, but you will also have the satisfaction that comes to repair your equipment to own.
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