briggs
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Here is a few a tips for DIYs
I run a small engine shop in Kingston Ontario Canada and I have come across a few things that can be prevented ...Its all basic stuff that will save u money in the long run
1..when Ethanol(10% water) gas sits for more then 4 weeks it starts to separate ..Imagine what it will do over a 6 month period ..Use fresh high test gas they run better and u wont notice the price difference for the amount u use ...When u put it away in the spring u can do two things run it dry or u can put stable in it.. If u use stable run it for 5 min to get it threw the system ...If it has a fuel shut off close it ..Its also a good thing to run an inline fuel filter 90% of the repairs I get are fuel related issues
2..make sure u use the proper oil and u change it when needed ..Don't let it get black as tar and thin as water ..Its not good for the engine ..When its that thin it will not lubricate the engine properly and the engine will over heat ...On older engines I add a little Lucas oil treatment to the oil it helps lubricate the engine and gives u added protection ..Some people do this some people don't ..I do it with my $6000 race engine:thumbsup:
3..Make sure u use the proper spark plug and that's its gapped Proper ..If u use a plug that's to hot or the shank is to long u can damage the piston etc
4..If it has grease zerks grease them ,Lube the drive gears/chains ,Make sure u don't get it on the friction disc or platter because it wont drive if u do ..If u do get any on it u can use brake clean to get it off..If it has a plug in the front auger gear box remove it and put grease or heavy gear lube depending on what it calls for
5..Inspect the belts and pulleys if the belts are cracked replace them or they will fail when u don't want them to ..If there lose most machines have a tensor u can adjust or some have a cable u can adjust don't do it to tight it could case u to blow a belt or damage the tensor and bearings in the back of the bucket ..If the pulleys are rusty clean them up if there bent replace them
6..Use shear pins in the auger not nuts and bolts ..I had one come in this week that the auger and blade were all smashed and broke it was junk because they used a bolt and not a shear pin ..It cost 150 for a complete used bucket that's my cost plus install ...
there is tons more but this is the basics feel free to add more if u wish ..Oh and always make sure there is nothing that u are going to hit with the blower ..Have a safe winter
I run a small engine shop in Kingston Ontario Canada and I have come across a few things that can be prevented ...Its all basic stuff that will save u money in the long run
1..when Ethanol(10% water) gas sits for more then 4 weeks it starts to separate ..Imagine what it will do over a 6 month period ..Use fresh high test gas they run better and u wont notice the price difference for the amount u use ...When u put it away in the spring u can do two things run it dry or u can put stable in it.. If u use stable run it for 5 min to get it threw the system ...If it has a fuel shut off close it ..Its also a good thing to run an inline fuel filter 90% of the repairs I get are fuel related issues
2..make sure u use the proper oil and u change it when needed ..Don't let it get black as tar and thin as water ..Its not good for the engine ..When its that thin it will not lubricate the engine properly and the engine will over heat ...On older engines I add a little Lucas oil treatment to the oil it helps lubricate the engine and gives u added protection ..Some people do this some people don't ..I do it with my $6000 race engine:thumbsup:
3..Make sure u use the proper spark plug and that's its gapped Proper ..If u use a plug that's to hot or the shank is to long u can damage the piston etc
4..If it has grease zerks grease them ,Lube the drive gears/chains ,Make sure u don't get it on the friction disc or platter because it wont drive if u do ..If u do get any on it u can use brake clean to get it off..If it has a plug in the front auger gear box remove it and put grease or heavy gear lube depending on what it calls for
5..Inspect the belts and pulleys if the belts are cracked replace them or they will fail when u don't want them to ..If there lose most machines have a tensor u can adjust or some have a cable u can adjust don't do it to tight it could case u to blow a belt or damage the tensor and bearings in the back of the bucket ..If the pulleys are rusty clean them up if there bent replace them
6..Use shear pins in the auger not nuts and bolts ..I had one come in this week that the auger and blade were all smashed and broke it was junk because they used a bolt and not a shear pin ..It cost 150 for a complete used bucket that's my cost plus install ...
there is tons more but this is the basics feel free to add more if u wish ..Oh and always make sure there is nothing that u are going to hit with the blower ..Have a safe winter