Saturday, December 24, 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011

Grounds Equipment Maintenance - A Resume

!: Grounds Equipment Maintenance - A Resume

Forty four years ago, it was on my way home from school that I found myself picking through someones rubbish. I was not actually picking through it because I was only interested in the one thing that had caught my eye, an engine, a Briggs and Stratton three horsepower engine, a Briggs and Stratton for free awesome! I couldn't believe my good fortune, I had seen and read about them through a subscription of popular mechanics purchased during a magazine drive at school that regularly featured build it yourself go cart and mini bike plans and all kinds of cool mechanical stuff. They use to sell pretty much the whole gocart or mini bike less the engine and now I had an engine, I had no idea if it ran or not but thinking I could fix it if it didn't was my only train of thought period. ( it could have had a hole in the piston for all I knew, hell did I even know what a piston was at twelve?)

Turns out it was attached to a lawn mower and had a vertical shaft direct to the blade so as to be not readily adaptable to either a go cart or mini bike but it was free and it was coming with me. So with school books in one hand I pushed that lawnmower home with the other stopping every now and then to check out my find, my gold in the saying "one man, s junk is another man's gold" a springboard( little did I know)to the very basics of my grounds equipment maintenance knowledge. I had to work in the greenhouses after school so my much more exciting thing to do would have to wait and don't you go thinking that was easily accomplished because all I could think was hearing the Briggs and Stratton run, my Briggs and Stratton!The slowest two hours to ever pass passed and like a fly on cow Patti I was on it trying to find what made this thing tick.

The first thing I did was pull the start cord at least thirty times without as much as a puff of smoke to spur me on but not one easily put off I kept at it. Someone yelled over from the greenhouse that I should check for spark and let me tell you how you never want to check for spark (as in hold the spark plug wire while you pull the cord because if there is spark you are definitely going to know it)Yow it had spark alright! nearly knocked me over. Just then another voice from the greenhouse asked is there any gas in it and upon inspection I noticed there was a small amount but it smelled a little funny( I did know the smell gasoline, as kid I loved it) and turns out it had started to turn to what they called varnish so I would have to locate some good gas.

I needed gas and not seeing any cans around I decided on a covert action, I would have to disobey my dads instruction on what not to do that I had seen him doing with a hose sticking into the gas tank of his dump truck, I would have to siphon gas and so noted was the reason for not trying that, a mouth full of regular and an over flowing coffee can later. ( an art that would be perfected in future attempts)With new gas on the scene my confidence was renewed and so forward we went Briggs and Stratton and me but several pulls on the cord later and a tiring pair of arms nothing, absolutely nothing. Thats when I noticed the little choke slide on the end of the intake to the carburetor and that it was stuck when I tried to pull it out but after a few tries it pulled out. Finally after pulling that cord what seems like a hundred times I noticed a puff of smoke, a puff of smoke yes!

To make this already long story a wee bit shorter about my foray into grounds equipment maintenance I'll tell you what I did to make that Briggs and Stratton sing like it's supposed to. Number one was clean the carburetor and gas tank of all the varnished gas along with the air filter that sits on top of the carburetor. Number two was to pull the spark plug out and clean the gap which had become almost nonexistent because of lead deposits. I checked the oil and it was there, it was black and that's all I needed to know at the age of twelve.

There were other factors I didn't know at the time that I would learn as I went along such as points, condenser, magnetic fields on flywheels, coils and how they all tie together to give you spark. To get the clean gas up into the carburetor I pulled the choke out, pulled the cord four or five times and eureka! It was my very first feeling of actually accomplishing something and believe you me I was inspired, although the phrase grounds equipment maintenance couldn't have been farther from my mind the seeds were planted with that Briggs and Stratton.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Mini Cultivator Tiller Works Great For Flower and Vegetable Gardens

!: Mini Cultivator Tiller Works Great For Flower and Vegetable Gardens

Are you looking for a garden cultivator, one that is easy to use and store in your garage or garden shed? If you are like me, the old wooden handled garden hoe is not your favorite garden tool. On the other hand, a large garden tiller is just too heavy and takes up way to much space. Let me share a little tip with you, a mini cultivator tiller works great, and takes up very little storage space. As you read this article, I believe you will begin to see how you to can use a mini tiller and cultivate your garden.

What is a mini cultivator tiller?

Sometimes called a power hoe; these little powerhouses pack many functions into a small package. Tilling, edging, and convertible models can change their configuration to include weed eating or dethatching and sweeping like the Stihl Yard Boss. Small tillers, as the Mantis is available with a wide variety of gasoline engines, and even an electric motor as an option when noise and engine exhaust is a problem. Gasoline powered units are available in either two-cycle or four-cycle engine configurations. For the gardener who has a weed eater that uses a gas and oil mixture may find it easier and more convenient to opt for the two-cycle model. On the other hand, the four-cycle engine option delivers great power, fuel economy without the need for mixing gas, and oil altogether. Although an electric model does not need fuel of any kind, you will need an extension cord to plug your little tiller into the house electric outlet. Then drag the cord around your garden and landscape. Small compact and easy to handle, mini cultivators are by any other name they are still a small, compact front tine tiller. Which means? Simply the engine or electric motor on the tiller is directly above the tilling tines, making them compact and easier to maneuver, much more so, than a rear tine tiller. The serpentine tines design as those used on the Mantis have a lifetime warranty, and will make digging a hole to plant a small tree or bush much easier. Tilling with a mini cultivator tiller equipped with serpentine tiller tines do a fantastic job working the soil, or cultivate around flowers, tomato plants and any landscape maintenance task, with the best of them, Oh, excuse me for my opinion, but the Mantis or Stihl Yard Boss are the 'best' mini cultivator tillers on the market.

What Makes The Best Compact Tillers and the rest, ?

Ask any professional landscaper or gardener what they want or should I say demand from their equipment and they will tell you, durability, reliability, and easy to operate is a top their list, of important demands. Durability; incorporates safety and above all, a user-friendly design that uses high quality components. A set of well designed handles, not to short as to put the tilling tines to close to a taller users feet, putting them in jeopardy. Controls that are easy to use understand and positioned in a way that protects them from damage. Reliability; Starts with high-quality components, major engine manufactures, like Echo and Stihl manufacture high-end two-cycle gasoline powered engines. Honda, being in a class all their own, with the powerful clean running fuel-efficient four-cycle gasoline powered engine. Found on the Honda FG 110 mini tiller cultivator. All the major compact tiller manufactures use the same small Honda four-stroke engine on their four-cycle engine models as well and charge a hefty premium price for the option. Here is an important tip, the little Honda engine being a four-cycle engine, has motor oil in the crankcase where it belongs. To insure the motor oil stays where it belongs, the engine "CAN NOT" lay on its side. The motor oil "will" go from the crankcase where it belongs, to the combustion chamber where it does not belong, causing problems. Can you say hydraulic lock; the motor oil can cause the piston inside the cylinder that make-up the combustion chamber to get locked-up. Now this is not the end of the world, but a bit of a mess to clean-up. The two cycle engines do not share this inconvenience, just remember, without a wheel kit or kickstand to hold a mini cultivator equipped with a Honda four-cycle engine up right you will have a problem.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Husqvarna 130BT 29.5cc 2 Stroke 145 MPH Gas Powered Back Pack Blower With Tube Mounted Throttle

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Makita BBX7600 Commercial Grade 75.6cc 4-Stroke Gas-Powered 195 mph Backpack Blower

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No fuel mix required; EPA Phase II, CARB Tier III compliant while maintaining power and performance; Large capacity muffler ensures quiet operation; 99.1dB (lowest noise level in its class); Compact and lightweight (22.6 lbs.) with wide straps and ventilated back panel for operator comfort; Up to 80 minutes of continuous operation; 64 oz. fuel tank; Decompression system for easy starting; Conveniently located joy-stick handle with 4" adjustable position; Easy access oil filling port and drain plug for easy maintenance; Large capacity air filter for improved dust control and longer engine life

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start

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Exceptional Products For Exceptional Yards. Great yards demand equipment that's as dedicated and hardworking as you. Fortunately, the Husqvarna range of lawn and garden equipment offers everything from lawnmowers and ride-on mowers to trimmers and chainsaws to let you master your great outdoors. You and Husqvarna - together we will make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. The Husqvarna 125BVx is a revolutionary handheld blower that combines high power with state-of-the-art ergonomic design. The blower tube is engineered to be in line with the handle, minimizing rotational force on the wrist. The 125BVx blower is perfect for homeowner use. Comes complete with a flare nozzle for higher air speed and a Vac-Kit for vacuuming/mulching lawn debris. The BEST BUY Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. 2 Year Parts & Labor Warranty

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

SpeeCo Wood Splitters

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Wood splitters are commonly used for cutting logs for fireplaces, stoves, and wood furnaces. They are rather big machines that help take the load off of chopping logs and having to buy large amounts of wood. They have been known to save people hundreds of dollars a year by giving them the ability to chop their own wood and give others a source of extra income by selling split logs for the winter. No matter what you intend to use your wood splitter for, when you go to buy one you should think SpeeCo.

The SpeeCo product line of wood splitters is diverse with each kind of wood splitter available ranging from all of the ton sizes and even including a small electric wood splitter. Each one has special features that are designed to make your life easier such as catching and holding the logs you cut, having stands high enough so you don't have to bend over far, and even different engine options so you control how much power you are working with. Their products are the some of the top quality in log splitting action.

Log splitters come in different sizes and have different power options so that you can determine which one you need for the type of work you are doing. If you've got a bunch of small or soft logs then you'll only need an electric log splitter. However, if you are working with heavier woods an electric log splitter will be too weak to cut the logs. The larger models are mostly hydraulic and are more efficient for splitting sturdy woods such as maple and oak. Some of the features of the various splitters will be more helpful with larger logs such as the ones that will help hold the log in place while splitting it.

All of the SpeeCo splitters have warranties for the various parts of the splitter. Hydraulic parts typically have about three years of warranty, and the electronic parts as well as the engines have one year. There is more information available about the warranties directly on their website which is also where you'll need to go to activate your warranty. You can also use their website to review specific products and attempt to find a store near you. However, their store locater seems to imply they have no stores so you might be better off using other search engines to find a local store.

If there isn't a store in your area some of their products can be found through various websites online. Their log splitters can range from a couple hundred dollars to in the thousands but backed with a warranty and good quality they are well worth it. Keep in mind when ordering these products from online that these are large items and shipping can be costly. If you're not willing to pay those kinds of prices to have it mailed to you, you may want to try contacting SpeeCo directly to see if they have anyone in your area that sells their products.

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Echo Powerful Leaf Blower.

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This is a high power low nois leaf blower that is light weight and comfortable to handel. This unit is on of the best in it's class of hand held blowers, it uses an Efficient 25.4cc Power Boost VortexTM engine delivers more power and durability with less emissions than standard 2-stroke engines, Rotational Control" design reduces the stress on user's hand, wrist and forearm by providing a more neutral balance over conventional handheld blowers. Low noise unit for use in areas with noise restrictions, Front exhaust position dissipates engine heat away from the user. Now all the good stuff to know. Average Air Volume* (pipe) 390 cfm, Average Air Volume** (housing) 509 cfm, Max. Air Speed* 145 mph, Consumer Warranty 5 yrs. Commercial Warranty 1 yr.Note some Some assembly required!

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Buyers LT20 Backpack Blowers Landscape Truck & Trailer Rack

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Clean Up Yard Debris With Leaf Blowers

!: Clean Up Yard Debris With Leaf Blowers

Autumn brings the most frequent loss of leaves from trees, but it is not the only time. Many plants and trees lose their leaves and needles year-round. Berries and flowers also drop throughout spring, summer and winter, piling up on front walks, driveways, decks and porches. Keeping up with falling debris from trees and shrubbery in the yard can be an endless chore. One way to reduce the amount of raking and sweeping involved is to use a leaf blower. It can be used on a variety of yard debris to keep the property looking clean and can also prevent injuries from slip-and-falls or tripping visitors and family members.

Pine Straw
Falling needles from pine trees accumulate anywhere and everywhere year round, especially when it is dry. The needles soon turn from green to brown and become straw. When needles are loose by themselves, they tend to blow around and accumulate on driveways and against fence lines and shrubbery. Use the leaf blower to herd the pine straw into a pile near some landscaped areas. Use a rake to distribute the needles in the flower bed or around a tree instead of using mulch. Even it out with the hands if necessary to avoid damaging plant material. Use a one- to two-foot circumference around a tree for definition and to help keep moisture in the soil and dirt from washing away.

Leaves
When left on the grass for more than a few weeks, leaves will turn it yellow as they begin to decompose. When the fallen leaves have dried out slightly, use a leaf blower to move them off the lawn and into a pile for collection. Start at the farthest corner of the property and walk through in a symmetrical pattern with a sweeping motion. Do one section at a time. They can either be bagged up for special collection or run through a mulching machine and mixed in with compost or fertilizer. Some municipalities send a leaf machine through the neighborhood to suck them from the edge of the street after they have been gathered by residents.

Berries
Shrubs with berries are very attractive when the berries are on the bushes. Once they have fallen, they can create a mess. Use leaf blowers to remove them from walkways and driveways before they cause problems. Soft, round berries cause staining when stepped on. They also create a slippery surface. Blowing them into garden areas or gathering them for use in the compost pile is one answer. Blowing them into the lawn to be shredded by the lawnmower is another.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start

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Comes complete with a flare nozzle for higher air speed and a vac kit for vacuuming/mulching lawn debris
Stop switch automatically resets to the "on" position for easier starting
Fan speed can be set for easier handling; adjustable blower tube length
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