All homesteaders should know how to tell if a spark plug is bad. Learning is easy – and we’re about to brainstorm some of the worst bad spark plug symptoms you may encounter. Because a bad spark plug can strike any time – and it’s always enough to ruin your day! Perhaps your truck has lost power, …
What happens if your lawn mower starts, then dies? Well, lawnmowers are notoriously unreliable. But the grass keeps growing – even if your lawn mower won’t stay running. Ouch! And when you need to cut the lawn, the last thing you want is engine problems with your mower. Luckily – most gasoline lawnmowers, ride-on or …
Comparing Stihl vs Husqvarna chainsaws is like comparing Ford with Chev. Wherever you look, there are passionate proponents of either one. The battle between the Stihl MS 291 Farm Boss vs Husqvarna 455 Rancher chainsaw is tough. They’re both excellent chainsaws, built tough and built to last. However, one might be better depending on what …
A failing chainsaw is the last thing you need when cutting timber or clearing tree litter. And if your chainsaw fails to fire up, there’s a good chance it’s flooded. But – how do you start a flooded chainsaw? And how do you unflood it? Well – the good news is that unflooding a chainsaw …
What happens with too much oil in the lawn mower? Well, too much of a good thing can be bad for you! Right? Well, the same law applies to lawn mowers and engine oil. An overfilled lawn mower oil tank will lead to performance problems, failed starts, or an oily overflow mess. And much worse! So, …
Why is my chainsaw blade smoking? There are a few common culprits we should discuss! Because if your chainsaw blade is smoking, you risk ruining your chainsaw chain, bar, and clutch, not to mention starting a brush blaze! To determine why your chainsaw blade is smoking, we need to look at the properties of friction. A …