Small Engine and Power Equipment Guide: Mowers, Chainsaws, Snowblowers and More

Mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, snowblowers and generators work hard, often sit for months and usually get the least maintenance of anything in the garage. Start here for oil advice, two-stroke mixing, troubleshooting and storage, whether you are keeping up a yard or running a professional crew.

Oil and two-stroke mixing

• Which Small-Engine Oil Would You Choose?
• New 15W-50 Small-Engine Oil
• One Solution for Different Two-Stroke Mix Ratios?
• Two-Stroke and Four-Stroke Engine Lubrication Differences
• Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke Differences?
• SABER Professional Cuts Costs
• SABER PROVES ITSELF IN STIHL TRIMMERS
• How to Fight Ethanol Problems in Small Engines

Troubleshooting

• Lawnmower Won’t Start? Do this.
• How to Fix a Lawnmower Pull Cord
• Chainsaw Starting Problems & How to Fix Them
• What To Do When Your Snowblower Won’t Start?
• Fix Hard-Starting Two-Stroke Engines
• Fixes for Common Small-Engine Problems

Maintenance and storage

• Zero-Turn Mower Maintenance Best Practices
• 5 Expert Chainsaw Maintenance Tips
• Generator Maintenance Tips
• Professional Lawn Care Tips for Homeowners
• How to Store Your Lawnmower in Winter
• What’s the Best Oil for My Snowblower?
• How to Store a Snowblower

Shop equipment

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• How To Protect Pneumatic / Air Tools