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.