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Good ole days vs. Today
A customer came into the shop the other day and was asking at my shop, Carlsbad Small Engine, why it was that every year he seemed to need a carburetor cleaning or his mower just seemed to be running real ruff. He was an older guy and he said back in the day it seemed like all you did was change the oil once a decade, and pour gas in and the lawn mower ran great. That is right up until it broke, and when it broke it generally was dead! I explained what was different. This will apply to...
Harold's Hints: Echo C600 Chainsaw Demo
Parts and repairs in Carlsbad, NM This video is a demonstration of a prep of an Echo chainsaw and this will give you an idea of what could happen if you do not prepare your equipment before use. Check it out! Chainsaw C600 from Echo demo
Harold's Hints: How to check if fuel solenoid is bad
Parts and repairs in Carlsbad, NM This video will show you how to a quick check on a carburetor fuel solenoid to ensure that it is working properly. If you have a bad fuel solenoid, it may lead to the mixture of gas and oil in your motor which will cause many problems in the future. So check it out below! Check if fuel solenoid bad
Harold's Hints: How to know if a piston rod is broken
Parts and repairs A piston is a very important part of an engine. The rod of the piston must be good in order for it to transfer power to the crankshaft. If the rod is broken, it may cause internal damage if left alone. Check out this video that will show you how to tell if you may have a broken rod! How do u know if your piston rod is broken
Harold's Hints: How to measure the size of a mower belt
Parts and repairs in Carlsbad, NM A mower has a belt to transfer power from the engine as rotational force to the mandrel to turn the blade so it is a pertinent part of the system. The size must be precise or it will flap loose or squeeze the pulley too tightly causing the blade not to turn or it may even cause problems with the mandrel which can be very pricy. Check it out! How to measure the size of a mower v belt