Nov 11 • Maintenance Tips & Tricks
The Basics of Small Engine Maintenance: Save Time – Save Money
You rely on lawn mowers, trimmers, generators, or other small engines for work or around the house; Regular maintenance is key to saving time, money, and headaches. Proper care not only extends equipment life but also improves fuel efficiency and reliability—whether you’re a homeowner or running a landscaping business.
1. Change Your Oil Regularly
Oil is the lifeblood of your small engine. Skipping oil changes can lead to overheating, costly repairs, or total engine failure. Using a premium synthetic oil for small engines, such as AMSOIL, provides superior wear protection and longer drain intervals compared to conventional oils.
2. Check and Replace Air Filters
A clean air filter ensures your engine “breathes” properly. Dirty filters restrict airflow, reduce horsepower, and increase fuel use. For commercial landscaping crews running equipment daily, clean filters can mean major savings on gas and reduced downtime.
3. Use Fresh, Treated Fuel
Ethanol-blended gas can break down quickly and damage carburetors. Always use fresh fuel, and if your mower, generator, or trimmer will sit unused, add a fuel stabilizer such as AMSOIL Quickshot or Gasoline Stabilizer to prevent costly starting problems later. If you have the ability to run ethanol free fuel, this would be best. BrownCo Power Solutions advises to use ethanol-blended fuel in your mower within thirty days before getting fresh fuel.
4. Inspect Spark Plugs
Replacing spark plugs annually helps ensure quick starts and smooth operation. This small, inexpensive step saves hours of frustration when your equipment refuses to start in peak season.
5. Perform Routine Equipment Checks
Look over belts, blades, and cables regularly. Early detection of small issues prevents expensive breakdowns—especially important for landscaping businesses that depend on their equipment every day.
Save Time and Money with Preventive Maintenance
Whether you’re maintaining a backyard mower or a fleet of commercial landscaping equipment, these small steps add up to big savings. Reliable engines mean less downtime, fewer repair bills, and better productivity.
At BrownCo Power Solutions, we recommend AMSOIL synthetic lubricants for unmatched protection and performance in small engines. When you take care of your equipment, it takes care of you.
Visit BrownCoSynthetics.com to set up an online account and get the necessary products to keep your equipment running top notch. Need any assistance with ordering or want to save up to 25%? Contact us today via email at service@browncopower.com or by phone at 470-739-5059 to set up a Preferred Customer Account.
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The Basics of Small Engine Maintenance: Save Time – Save Money
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