Small engine tips for Michigan seasons
Practical checks you can do yourself, the safety rules that matter, and when it’s time to call.
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Common Reasons a Portable Generator Won’t Start
Stale fuel, low oil shutdown, a closed fuel valve, or a dead battery. What to check when a portable generator won’t start, plus the safety rules that matter.
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How to Prepare Your Snowblower Before Michigan Snowfall
A pre-season snowblower checklist for southeast Michigan, covering fuel, oil, spark plug, shear pins, belts, and a test run before the first storm.
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How to Store Outdoor Power Equipment During the Off-Season
A storage checklist for mowers, snowblowers, and generators so they start next season. Covers fuel, oil, cleaning, batteries, and where to store them.
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Signs Your Small Engine Needs an Oil Change
How to tell when a mower, snowblower, or generator engine is due for an oil change, and why the right interval depends on your engine’s manual.
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Why Your Lawn Mower Won’t Start After Winter
Old fuel, a gummed-up carburetor, a tired spark plug, or a dead battery are the usual reasons a mower won’t start in spring. Here’s what to check first.
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Tell Brandon what’s going on
Call or text with the type of equipment, the brand, and what it’s doing. He’ll tell you what to expect and how to get it to him.