J and J Small Engine Blog

There hasn’t been any snow to blow, so you have been really feeling the need to use a piece of yard equipment. Maybe you grabbed the leaf blower to get rid of those last few leaves from fall. The blower won’t start.

Here are three of the most common small engine problems and their possible causes.

Engine will not start or is hard to start.
Possible causes:

1. Fuel tank is empty or shutoff valve is closed.
2. Fuel line is clogged.
3. Water in the fuel.
4. Carburetor choked too much.
5. Carburetor is not adjusted right or needs service.
6. Ignition system or wiring has a problem
7. Ignition switch is off.
8. Cutoff switch is open.
9. Spark plug is damaged.
10. Poor Engine compression.

Engine idles roughly, unevenly.
Possible causes:

1. Dirty Carburetor.
2. Air leak in carburetor or intake manifold.
3. Carburetor is adjusted wrong.

Engine starts but dies after a few seconds.
Possible causes:

1. Fuel tank is empty or shutoff valve is closed,
2. Fuel line is clogged.
3. Carburetor is choked too much.
4. Carburetor not adjusted right.

If you are having any of these problems, contact J&J Small Engine Clinic.

Every man on your list wants a power tool as a gift. No matter how many power tools they have, there is always another one they want.

Snow blowers-  many people think there is no money better spent than on a plow. But a man gets satisfaction by blowing snow. We can concur nature, move the elements. For much less money than what you spend on a plow, you can get your snow moved, and make the man in your life happy.

Chain saw- with every snow storm, tree limbs fall. Every spring and fall there are branches that you want removed from the yard. Now you can add these items to your “honey-do list” and the man in your life will be happy about it because of their new chain saw.

Leaf blower- Say no more, just look outside. In New England, even if you have a leaf blower already, you could always use another one. In every home there is a place for a hand held and a back pack blower.

Want help in choosing the perfect gift? Contact J&J Small Engine Clinic.

It is fall in Massachusetts and the leaves have begun to fall. Do you have a leaf blower? If you have one but it has not had a tune up in a while, it may be a good idea to bring it in for service.

Whether you're using a back-pack leaf blower, engine- driven model, or a motor-driven hand-held leaf blower, these power tools make life much easier in the fall. You don’t want your leaf blower to break down right now. Just like your car engine needs a tune up periodically, so too do the engine on your power tools.

Don’t have a leaf blower and you are out there raking. Remember, cleaning up leaves doesn’t need to be hard work; homeowners with large yards will love the STIHL back pack leaf blowers. Some homeowners in Massachusetts will even say that investing in leaf blowers and snow blowers is the best money spent.

For sales and service of leaf blowers, contact J & J Small Engine Clinic.

Fall is fast approaching and soon it will be time to begin the back braking work of raking leaves and pine needles in N. Attleboro yards. But cleaning up leaves doesn’t need to be hard work; homeowners with large yards and landscapers will both love the STIHL back pack leaf blowers.

J & J Small Engine Clinic has several options to meet all types of needs:

BR 380 D backpack leaf blower - Keep the leaves and debris moving. Great for breaking up loose clumps of wet leaves and debris, this reduced emissions STIHL leaf blower features an easy grip throttle control with cruise control and a smaller tube diameter for a higher air velocity. With the same engine as the BR 420 D, this backpack leaf blower is easy to operate and value priced.

BR 420 D backpack leaf blower  - Gear up and go with this one. Designed for professional performance, this reduced emissions gas leaf blower is fitted with a large diameter nose for increased air volume and the power for professional clean up jobs. Ideal for large yards, this STIHL leaf blower is a popular choice among the landscaping industry.

BR 550 backpack leaf blower - Built with the same features as the BR 500, this professional backpack blower has excellent blowing power and greater fuel efficiency— thanks to our low emissions engine. Fitted with a rounded tube design that keeps you from getting hung up on trees or shrubs, this gas leaf blower also boasts lower vibration levels and a simplified starting procedure. A good value backpack blower for the demanding professional landscaper and grounds maintenance crew.