how many of you repair small engines as a hobby? $$

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I've recently started to consider small engine repair a hobby, I've allways been interested though. I had to rebuild the carb on my self propelled snapper and for some reason that set it off. I've been hooked ever since,,:laughing:
 

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I've recently started to consider small engine repair a hobby, I've allways been interested though. I had to rebuild the carb on my self propelled snapper and for some reason that set it off. I've been hooked ever since,,:laughing:

it is a great hobby, never ending flow of people dropping small engine items off to get fixed. i work on things everyday after my real job. rebuilt a carburetor last night and cleaned fuel tank, new fuel lines etc on a power washer, messed with a few mowers etc. need to put more on for sale.
 

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here are a few mowers i have ready for sale, i worked on a few last night, one is a cool Yard-Man with push button start. mowersred 002.jpgmowersred 007.jpgmowersred 009.jpgmowersred 013.jpgmowersred 017.jpg
 

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hello all, had a very busy weekend, fixed Cub Cadet mower for single Mom, sold Troy-Bilt electric start mower, sold Craftsman Honda Mower, sold Weed Eater trimmer with triblade attachment, sold Yard-Man mower, picked up a 14sb JOHN DEERE and a Craftsman tractor, also three other parts mowers that i got all running and another Craftsman push mower, fixed leaf blowers, etc.
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Busy day for me as well on Sunday. Sold two Craftsman, acquired an MTD and a Craftsman, serviced a Toro and got the HRM215 running.
 

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Busy day for me as well on Sunday. Sold two Craftsman, acquired an MTD and a Craftsman, serviced a Toro and got the HRM215 running.

Yes it can be addicting, half of it is the thrill of the chase and the other half is fixing it and the other half is selling it. that is 1 1/2 times the fun. :eek:)
 

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mine are running weak, prob needs a full flush and diaphrams. your really getting it done, but now it is real hot so i have been staying inside lol.
 

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  • / how many of you repair small engines as a hobby? $$
hello folks, we got slammed by the big storm and have no power still, looks like another few days with out, i still have sold mowers and chainsaws and trimmers. used the billy goat and Yard Man vacuums to clean up the yard. Sold the Toro Suzuki today, sold Stihl saw, sold Craftsman saw, sold Poulan Pro mower, Sold craftdman mower, sold Murray mower. sold Ryobi trimmer. mowers4sale 004.jpgmowers4sale 011.jpgmowers4sale 020.jpgmowers4sale 014.jpgforsaleitems 020.jpgsawsale 017.jpg
 

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  • / how many of you repair small engines as a hobby? $$
hello folks, we got slammed by the big storm and have no power still, looks like another few days with out, i still have sold mowers and chainsaws and trimmers. used the billy goat and Yard Man vacuums to clean up the yard. Sold the Toro Suzuki today, sold Stihl saw, sold Craftsman saw, sold Poulan Pro mower, Sold craftdman mower, sold Murray mower. sold Ryobi trimmer.



With all that business with your lawn mowers how do you keep the government's hands out of your pocket or do you pay all the taxes?? I know as for myself I keep my repairs very small keyed, pay retail for parts with the sales taxes, only do word of mouth business repairs, no signs, and cash only. I have to charge a little more for parts this way but I can keep my labor charge down. I always give the customer the option to buy there own parts but find they don't want to.
 

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  • / how many of you repair small engines as a hobby? $$
hello folks, we got slammed by the big storm and have no power still, looks like another few days with out, i still have sold mowers and chainsaws and trimmers. used the billy goat and Yard Man vacuums to clean up the yard. Sold the Toro Suzuki today, sold Stihl saw, sold Craftsman saw, sold Poulan Pro mower, Sold craftdman mower, sold Murray mower. sold Ryobi trimmer.



With all that business with your lawn mowers how do you keep the government's hands out of your pocket or do you pay all the taxes?? I know as for myself I keep my repairs very small keyed, pay retail for parts with the sales taxes, only do word of mouth business repairs, no signs, and cash only. I have to charge a little more for parts this way but I can keep my labor charge down. I always give the customer the option to buy there own parts but find they don't want to.

it is a hobby remember, i actually do not make profit, i put all of the $$ back into other equipment. I do have reciepts as well for all of the retail parts i buy. it is a losing game. but fun
 
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