How Do I order the right lawn mower part?

How Do I Order The Right

Lawn Mower Part??

So, your lawn mower is not running up to capacity. Sure, it still cuts the grass… sort of. It seems to bog down when you hit the thick part of the lawn or the cut may be a little uneven. You have to face the fact that it needs some work.

Now if you are the Mr. or Ms. Fix-it you will need to order the right parts for your lawn mower. The question becomes “How do I order the right lawn mower parts the first time?” There are a couple of ways to go about it. You can get in your car, and go to the local shop and order them from the parts guy there, or the most convenient way is to go online and look the parts up and order them from the convenience of your home.

Either endeavor will begin the same way. Knowing that your mower is red is no help at all. Whether you are looking the parts up online yourself or your local parts guy is looking them up the same information will be necessary; make, model and serial number – knowing the year is sometimes helpful too. Keeping this information written down in a convenient place will make future purchases simpler.

It is easy to purchase your lawn mower parts online and have them delivered to your home. You can find a large variety of parts lookups on LawnEq.com. You can follow the easy screens and use the drop down arrows to get to the lookup you are needing. Once you get all the specifics about the equipment entered you will be taken to another screen where you will be able to select the area of the equipment that you need to see the parts lookup for. After you have this selected you will see a diagram with all parts numbered. From this screen it is as easy as clicking the add to cart button by the part that you need. In no time at all you will have your lawn mower up and running smoothly with the correct parts.

Stihl or Echo Blowers???

Stihl or Echo Blowers????

Ever wonder what brand of blower you should buy. Maybe this will help...

Stihl
Stihl makes professional-grade gas leaf blowers and high-end electric models. It sells exclusively through outdoor power equipment dealers. Stihl uses the HomeScaper line name on some consumer-grade models. The Stihl line of gas handheld and backpack blowers features high power and high amount of air moved, measured in cubic feet per minute.
Echo
Echo makes high-end handheld and backpack professional-grade gas leaf blowers. Its gas blowers feature lower weight and high power, the latest starting and sound-reduction improvements, and high cfm. They're available at The Home Depot, outdoor power equipment dealers and hardware stores.



Source: Consumer Reports

Fall in the Midwest

The leaves are changing colors here in the Midwest. This brings with it many different opinions. There are a number of people who travel great distances to view the beauty that Mother Nature bestows upon us annually. On one occasion I was in Columbus, Indiana for training and as part of our experience there we were taken to dinner on a tour bus. Part of the dinner plans included a trip through an area just so we could view the fall colors the area had to offer. Admiration of the many fall colors is one perspective of what Autumn has to offer… the other side is the task of what to do with all the leaves after they have lost their pretty colors, have turned to brown and have covered the lawn. I have talked to a few people who don’t worry about the leaves, they feel that eventually they will blow into a neighbor’s yard and then the neighbor can worry about them. Most of my friends and family take the other approach of gathering them all up to either use in a compost pile or where permitted burning them. Growing up in the Midwest I fondly remember as a child using the piles of leaves to play in. It would occupy us for hours, raking the leaves into what seemed like enormous piles and then taking turns jumping into them. My parents, of course, didn’t quite get the same enjoyment from the activity. In those days our family didn’t have a leaf blower. The job of removing the leaves from the lawn entailed many hours and a few hand blisters by my parents. Now as an adult I am lucky to have my handy Echo PB-460LN Quiet 1 leaf blower which makes the Fall task enjoyable again. I now have a grandson that I will enjoy watching scatter the leaves that I have blown into a pile simply for his entertainment. I will relive my childhood memories through watching him play in the toy that nature has provided him. If I were to have to go back to the rake for this activity I would probably not be looking so forward to it. Remember to enjoy the wonders you are provided and take the time to treasure the memories that you are able make.

Tara Funneman - Office Manager at lawneq, Division of Bahrns Equipment, Inc. - where you can fulfill all your lawn and garden equipment and parts needs.

Starting a Stihl Chainsaw Step By Step

Starting a Stihl Chainsaw Step By Step

Step 1- The chain break must be applied before starting your chainsaw. Puch the chain brake forward for this purpose.

Step 2- Always remove the scabbard before starting your saw.

Step3- If your chainsaw has a decompression valve, it must now be pressed.

Step 4- If you chainsaw has a fuel pump, it must be actuated several times. This makes it easier to start.

Step 5- Set the slide control to Choke / Cold start. Press the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger, then puch the slide control fully down.

Step 6- The chainsaw needs to be placed on a level surface. The bar & chain must not touch the ground.

Step 7- Hold the chainsaw on the ground with both hands, your left on the front handle, your right on the starter rope. Put the tip of your right foot through the rear handle to stabilize the machine.

Step 8- Slowly pull the starter rope with your right hand until you encounter a resistance. Then pull the starter rope several times until the engine briefly starts.

Step 9- The engine briefly starts, but immediately stops again. Open the choke by moving the slide control to the next position.

Step 10- Pull the starter rope again until the engine starts.

Step 11- As soon as the engine has started and it is running, flip the throttle trigger with your index finger. The slide control moves into the normal idle position.

Step 12- Slowly lift the chainsaw off the ground, make sure not to hit the throttle trigger.

Step 13- Now release the chain brake by pulling the handle of the chain brake towards yourself with your left hand. Do not let go of the front handle with your left hand. When you hear a "click", the chain is free & can move on the guide bar.

Step 14- Before starting, check the chain lube. Hold the chainsaw against a light background and sqeeze the throttle fully. If a little oil appears against the background, the chain lube is alright.

Step 15- Your chainsaw is now ready to start working.

Source: Stihl, Inc.

Dixon Lawn Mowers

Dixon Lawn Mowers

More than 30 years ago, an idea combined with ingenuity inspired the beginning of a brand that revolutionized the way homeowners and professional landscapers alike cut grass.
Dixon acquired the patent to a unique mechanical transmission that allowed a zero turning radius on a mower. This transaxle allows steering to be controlled by the power wheels on the mower instead of a steering wheel. By delivering the power independently to each rear wheel, the operator is able to turn the mower around within its own dimensions. This greater maneuverability allows for trimming close to shrubs, around trees, and in fence corners or other tight spots – places that usually had to be trimmed by hand.

With its new design and a plan to carve a niche in the riding mower market, Dixon rolled its first zero turn mowers off the assembly line in 1974. Then, beginning with a group of distributors in the Midwest, Dixon convinced the world that there was a better, faster and easier way to mow. The rest is an American success story. Today, Dixon mowers are sold across the United States and throughout the world.

Source: Dixon ZTR

History of Kubota - Kubota Tractors In The Beginning

History of Kubota -

Kubota Tractors In The Beginning

Kubota was established in 1890. The corporation has a long history of manufacturing agricultural machinery in Japan. With a great line of compact tractors, necessary on smaller Japanese farms, Kubota entered the North American market in 1969. In 1974, Kubota introduced a 12 HP four-wheel drive tractor in the US.

The popularity and low price of Kubota tractors led to a number of "grey market" imports of Japanese models into North America. These models lack safety equipment required in teh US such as PTO shields and seatbelts. Kubota won a lawsuit in 1997 to make it illegal to distribute these tractors.

Fall Checklist... Is Your Lawn Ready for Winter? What About Your Lawn Mower?

It is that time of year again. Make sure you are ready for the cold weather when it comes.

What You Need To Get Done Outside Your House:

* Remove the leaves from your gutters

* Unhook hoses and store them inside

* Trim trees & shrubs that touch your house

* Put up your storm windows.

* Stock up on sand & salt for the ice that might be coming with winter

* Pull out annuals once they have died back

* Have your chimney inspected each year and have it cleaned if it needs it

* What about your lawn mower? Don't forget to get your mower tuned up so it will be ready in the spring. Make sure to go through your lawn mower servicing check list. If you mower is not up to par check out the new Kubota lawn mower line up.

What You Need To Do Get Done Inside Your House:

* Change air filters

* Check all doors & windows for drafts. Apply weather stripping, caulking or putty where the heat might sneak out

* Test all smoke detectors & replace the batteries if needed

* Check your insulation & add more if you need to. The attic floor is one of the most important spots since heat rises

* Protect your plumbing pipes

5 of The Top Trees & Shrubs For Adding Fall Colors To Your Yard

5 of The Top Trees & Shrubs For Adding Fall Colors To Your Yard

Sugar Maple- The Sugar Maple is a great tree that makes a nice fall statement, it has gorgeous red, orange or yellow leaves towards the end of the season.



Sweet Birch- The Sweet Birch is a very pretty tree. It has cinnamon colored peeling bark and dark green leaves that turn a very beautiful golden yellow color in the fall.



Japanese Maple- The Japanese Maple is one of the best-known plants for the autumn, they turn on their glowing shades of red, orange, or yellow at season's end.



Stewartia- The Stewartia is a top-notch tree that looks very pretty throughout the year. It has dark green leaves make a nice foil for the late-summer, white camellia-shape flowers. In fall, the leaves turn festive shades of orange, yellow, and red.



Ginkgo- The Ginkgo is slow growing but it has fan shaped leaves. In the fall they show shades of luminous, golden yellow. After all the leaves have fallen you will be waiting until next fall.

Leaf Blower Safety

Leaf Blower Safety

Be Aware of What is Around You

* Leaf blowers are loud so be considerate to the ones around you and do your business and go on.

* Do not point leaf blowers at people or animals

* Do not leave blowers around so young children can play with them.

Dress Appropriate

* Wear goggles & ear plugs. You might even want to wear a dusk mask if it is dry outside. Your health is the most important

* Wearing long pants and long sleeves protects your skin the best.

* Wear snug clothing so you can move freely and avoid getting anything caught in the moving parts of your blower.

Use the Leaf Blower in the Correct Way

* Know how to operate your leaf blower corectly.

* Blowers should not be used in-doors or should not be used while on a ladder or other objects.

* Do not use leaf blowers to spread chemicals or any other toxic substances.

* Do not alter your blower or remove any safety features.

* Never use a plug in blower while standing on any wet surfaces.

Maintenance, Repair & Storage

* Turn off the blower and let it cool down before adding more gasoline.

* Make sure you add the proper gas mixture.

* Before doing any work on the leaf blower turn it off and disconnect the spark plug wire.

* Before you store your leaf blower be sure the engine is completely cooled off.