Monday, December 26, 2011

Buying a Used Chipper Shredder

!±8± Buying a Used Chipper Shredder

If, like me you are a keen gardener and are the kind of person that loved to keep a well maintained lawn, pristine and neat bushes and trimmed edges, then you will also know that getting rid of any unwanted plants, trees or bushes is of real concern too. More importantly, it is also good to know what to do with this waste material rather than just leave it out for collection or take it to your nearest garden waste disposal centre.

Just by making a one off payment, you can purchase your very own chipper shredder unit that will allow you to shred, chip, chop and break down all of those unwanted plants and turn them into something more useful and actually give something back to your garden. Shredding leaves, gathering and storing the output is an excellent way to begin to create your own compost or mulch and can be kept to be used all year round.

Breaking down branches into wood chippings is also a great addition to a compost but is also a very attractive addition to cover your flower beds with to make your garden look nicer. The wood chip also acts as a natural barrier to the elements but also allows moisture to be trapped and supplied over time to the soil and plants below.

There are various types of chipper shredder available to buy and if you have a smaller garden it may be worth purchasing a used model from an internet auction site or local car boot sale, yard sale or classified ad. It may not be something that you use all year round, or many times each year, so buying a second hand or refurbished shredder may be the best option.

Spare parts and replacement items such as new blades, hoppers or power supplies are easy to come by and can be picked up from most local hardware stores. Many of the parts of a chipper shredder are also designed to be repaired and replaced by the home user so there may not ever be a need to get it sent to a repair shop.


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Monday, December 19, 2011

Simple Lawnmower Maintenance

!±8± Simple Lawnmower Maintenance

Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the spring? Before deciding to take your lawnmower in for repair, try these few simple suggestions. After completing them most of the time your lawnmower will fire up and run like a champ.

Pull and clean the Spark Plug

Most of the time simply cleaning the spark plug will solve your lawnmower woes. To do this, disconnect the wire attached to the end of the spark plug. Then using a wrench or a Ratchet/Socket, remove the spark plug. If the spark plug is black or wet looking, you have probably found your problem on why the lawnmower is not starting.

Using fine grit sandpaper, sand the top of the spark plug down to bare metal. Make sure you sand all around the edges of the piece of metal (tab) that sits just above the electrode. Make sure that there is a gap between the metal tab and the electrode. If you still have the lawnmower manual and a feeler gauge you can adjust the gap to the specifications. However, if there is a small gap it is probably sufficient for the spark plug to operate correctly.

Make sure the spark plug is free of dust and dry. Then screw it back into the cylinder and connect back the wire to the end of the spark plug. Then try starting the lawn mower.

Check for Oil

Make sure there is oil in the lawnmower and that it is at the proper level.

Check for Fuel

Make sure there is gas in the lawn mower. If you have old gas in the lawnmower and did not put in a fuel stabilizer at the end of the season, replace the gas. If you had drained the gas tank at the end of the previous season, then fill the tank at least half full with new gas.

Check the Fuel Line

Like many of us, at the end of the previous lawn mowing season we turn off the fuel line switch. Make sure it is in the on position. If you have done all of the above and the engine will not fire, then check to see if the fuel is getting to the carburetor. Temporarily disconnect the fuel hose from the carburetor and see if gas pours out. If so reconnect the hose. If not, then check the fuel line. It may be gummed up or the fuel filter is clogged.

Check the Air Filter

Make sure the Air Filter is clean. If it is dirty and oily then replace it. If it just dirty shake it and knock out some of the dust. This may solve your problem; however I would still recommend replacing it.

Clean the Carburetor

First turn off the fuel line. Disassembling and cleaning the carburetor is not as bad as you may think. Usually there is a nut on the underside of the carburetor. Remove this and pull the bottom portion of the carburetor off. Clean the inside of this lower portion of the carburetor and then make sure the float valve moves up and down freely. The float valve is a plastic object about 1.5" in diameter that hangs down when you remove the lower portion of the carburetor.

Reconnect the lower portion of the carburetor and turn on the fuel line again.

Try restarting the lawnmower. If it still does not work after performing all of these procedures, then take it to a repair shop. However, from personal experience these procedures usually solve the problem.

Sharpen the Blade

Finally, make sure you sharpen the blade. This will ensure you minimize the torque on the engine while cutting the grass. Not to mention, your lawn will get a more even cut.


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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Replacement Snowblower Paddles, Scraper Bar & Belt For Toro 99-9313 55-8760 for model CCR2000, CCR2400, CCR2450, CCR2500, CCR3000, CCR3600 & CCR3650

!±8± Replacement Snowblower Paddles, Scraper Bar & Belt For Toro 99-9313 55-8760 for model CCR2000, CCR2400, CCR2450, CCR2500, CCR3000, CCR3600 & CCR3650

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Snowblower Paddle Set of 2 Replaces (OEM): TORO/WHEEL HORSE 99-9313 Fits TORO CCR3000 Snowblower Scraper Bar Replaces (OEM): TORO/WHEEL HORSE 55-8760 Fits models CCR2000, CCR2400, CCR2450, CCR2500, CCR3000, CCR3600 & CCR3650 Width: 1-15/16" Length: 19-1/8" 7/8" X 7/8" notch on one end 3 mounting holes on 8 1/2" centers Snowblower Belt Replaces (OEM): TORO/WHEEL HORSE 95-6151Fits models CCR2400, CCR2450, CCR2500, CCR3000, CCR3600 & CCR3650 Width: 1/5 RIB Length: 34-3/8"

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Sprinkler System Startup - How to Turn On Your Lawn Irrigation System in the Spring

!±8± Sprinkler System Startup - How to Turn On Your Lawn Irrigation System in the Spring

In most areas, sprinkler systems get winterized in the fall. This means the water will be off and drained from your sprinkler system.

To begin, find your backflow preventer. This is typically found on the outside of the house. It will typically have two ball valves and some pepcock valves. Using a screw driver, make sure the pepcock valves are closed. Close the ball valves, sometimes you will need channel lock pliers to do this. Now you're ready to turn on the water to the sprinkler system. Always remember to fill your sprinkler lines slowly. The valve to turn on the water is usually near your water meter inside the house. Turn the valve handle slowly to fill the lines between there and the backflow preventer. Once the line is filled, go to the backflow preventer and open the lower ball valve. This is the one closest to the water source on the backflow preventer. This will close the check valve and supply water to the second ball valve on the backflow. Sometimes water will dump from the top or bottom of the backflow preventer. This is normal. Turn on the second ball valve 1/3 of a turn and fill your mainline. This is the line between your backflow and the irrigation valves. Remember to fill the line slowly to prevent a hammer on the mainline. One way to check and make sure your mainline is charged (full of water) is that you will no longer hear a hissing sound and the dial on the water meter will be still. (As long as no one in the house is using water.)

Programming your controller is next. All controllers have the same basic functions.

Time and Current Date (Remember to look at the am and pm) Program Start Times (Most sprinkler systems run on one start time. If you have a drip zone this will need to run at different times than the turf zones) Station Run Time Advance Cycles (This is the days that it will run, Odd/Even, Custom or Cycle)

The most common mistakes made when programming the controller is having the current time off by twelve hours and having the program start times entered incorrectly. If your controller was plugged in all winter it may remember the settings, but it is best to check. If you have a battery installed, now would be a good time to replace it.

Turn on each zone individually or in test mode and check your zones outside as they run. Always check for leaks. While each zone is running, check each sprinkler head, making sure it is operating and spraying correctly. Open all of the irrigation valve boxes and check for leaks while the irrigation system is running. I always tell my customers that rotor heads run for 20 to 30 Min, and spray heads run for 10 to 18 min. Also remember that the north side and shady parts of the yard may not need as much time to water and sunny areas may need more time. This will help your yard stay greener and save water.

Water shooting in the air, standing water, and bulges in the turf are all signs of a problem. If this happens, turn the water off to the system so that it doesn't waste water until it is repaired. That should do it, I hope this helped and that you enjoy a long trouble-free season with your lawn irrigation system. Feel free to use this content.


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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Toro Snowblower

!±8± Toro Snowblower

The Toro Snowblower is without a doubt the toughest when it comes to getting rid of snow in your pathways and driveways. It is equipped with outstanding features that helps you plow snow faster and with ease. But no matter how tough and convenient this blower might be, there are still times that little problems come to visit to give you a hard time. Here are the main parts that you should look into when these times come up.

Fuel system check. the first logical thing to do if the blower does not start, is the fuel. If the fuel gauge tells you that it still has sufficient amount inside it, check the tank. If the tank is empty but the gauge says otherwise, make sure to have a repairman check it; but more often this is a result of not setting the float the fuel tank float to the correct setting. Fill up the fuel tank with the appropriate type and volume gasoline. There is also the issue with the fuel line. Make certain there are no leaks on this important fuel supply line, also that the fuel is getting to the spark plug.

Checking this entails starting the snow blower and removing the spark plug while the machine is trying to start. If the bottom portion is wet, the fuel is getting to the spark plug. If otherwise, the carburetor might be clogged. A word of advise though, if the carburetor needs cleaning, let the repairman handle it. More often than not, trying to clean the carburetor without the adequate experience and know-how can cost you a lot of money for repairs.

The spark plug. Having checked that the fuel is getting to the spark plug, and the Toro Snowblower still is not starting, this only means that you need to replace the it. To save you from future problems, make sure that you purchase top quality spark plugs even if they cost more than most.

The overall connections. When the spark plug and the fuel system are working properly and there is still no power going through the Toro Snowblower, check the overall connections. Make sure that the wires and rubber coupling are tightly fitted, the cables running to the throttle and choke doesn't have any aberrations in them. Also check the belts, chutes and augers if they have become loose from your long weeks of snow blowing action. If there are some parts that have become loose, better go to a repairman or seek the advice of authorized service dealers.


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