J and J Small Engine Blog

In Massachusetts, it is time to store your power tools and yard equipment for the winter. Has it ever happened that you store your power tools that were running perfectly, but in the spring they just won’t start?
 
Fuel-related problems are among most common issues for power tools and small engines. Gas today is made and blended for fuel injected engines that tunes and adjusts the engine to the fuel as it is being operated. Most small engines and power tools still use carburetors to blend the gas with air for the engine to run.

Nearly all the fuel sold today has at least 10% ethanol added. Many small engines and power tools are damaged by the alcohol in today's gasoline.

The engine that ran fine last season, but then won’t start is often a result of the use of ethanol, which can cause rust and carbon deposits inside the engine and dissolve plastic parts. The ethanol in the gasoline is corroding and damaging to a lot of yard equipment and tools.

J & J Small Engine Clinic sells Ethanol-free gas in small cans that sell at a premium but promise to make your small engines last. Contact us for service and for more information on the benefits of using Ethanol free gasoline in your small engines.

This New Year J&J Small Engine Clinic would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe New Year. Thank you for your business and we look forward to doing business with you in 2012 and beyond.

For all of your new power equipment or small engine repair and parts J & J Small Engine Clinic has one of the largest selections of lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws and other power tools in the North Attleboro area.

J&J Small Engine Clinic, Inc. has been providing premium service and sales since 1995 and we have a high standard when it comes to customer service. Contact us for information or questions on power equipment sales and service.  Happy New Year from 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.

On Black Friday, shop locally for your power tools and stocking stuffers. Why should you shop local? Shopping locally promotes our communities small businesses and helps keep dollars in our local economy. Locally owned businesses keep more revenue in the local economy than big box stores do. Supporting local businesses also supports local jobs and keeps business in the community.

But if you have an American Express Card, you get a credit for shopping locally. This Saturday  is Small Business Saturday. Card members will receive a $25 statement credit when they register and spend $25 or more at small businesses that accept American Express. J&J Small Engine Clinic is just that kind of store.

Come on in for stocking stuffers for the lovers of power tools in your life. Stocking stuffers like engine oil, gift cards, ethanol free gasoline, or anything else a small engine DIY needs make a special holiday gift.
 
Businesses like J&J Small Engine Clinic are run by entrepreneurs and are essential to our communities and local economies. Contact J&J Small Engine Clinic.

For more information on American Express’ small business Saturday, please visit http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/

The men in your life want power tools for the holidays. Keep in mind that the greatest shopping day is next week. Well it may not be the greatest shopping day, but shopping “season” begins on Friday.

If you really want to please your husband, dad, brother or other man in your life, stop by J & J Small Engine Clinic. We have a great selection of lawn mowers, chainsaws and snow blowers that will make any grown man cry!

But best of all, we have the customer service you can only find in a locally owned and operated business. J & J Small Engine Clinic sells all types of power tools and we service everything that we sell. Looking for a relaxing Black Friday in North Attleboro? Come by and get individual attention and all the specifics on the power tools the men in your life need.

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.

Small-engine repairmen agree that ethanol mixed with gasoline is corroding and damaging chain saws, string trimmers and other outdoor power equipment at an alarming clip. As a result, a new market is growing in U.S. hardware stores: Ethanol-free gas packaged in small cans that sell at a premium but promise to make your small engines last.

Repairman and small-business owner Rich Herder doesn't mince words about the damage ethanol in gasoline is doing to the small engines in outdoor power equipment. "It's the biggest disaster to hit gasoline

Many small engines are damaged by the alcohol in today's gasoline.

Most power tool repairs are not due to normal wear and tear, but results from the use of ethanol, which can cause rust and carbon deposits inside the engine, dissolve plastic parts and more.

But now, Ethanol-free gas is available and distributed in cans for owners of small engines.
 
Deposits and corrosion aren't the only reasons alcohol is hard on today's small engines.

The alcohol can cause the fuel to ignite at the wrong time in the combustion sequence, ruining parts in the process.

J&J Small Engine Clinic, Inc, is one of the Few Shops to sell Ethanol free gasoline. Ethanol free gasoline will not go bad for at least two years, most gasoline purchase for your vehicle will start to go bad in 30 days.

Original article – Popular Mechanics

J & J Small Engine Clinic is your best source for quality small engine parts in and around North Attleboro. Do you need to tune up your STIHL, Wright, Toro or Generac power tools?

Small engines and power tools need proper tune ups and maintenance seasonally in order to keep them running properly and efficiently.

Are you a Do-it-yourselfer? We have small engine parts like air filters, spark plugs, mufflers, and carburetor kits. We stock small engine pistons, rings, gasket sets, valves and connecting rods if your small engine needs more extensive parts or repair. If you need a new starter rope, recoil or electric starter we can help you with that.

Regular tune ups and proper maintenance prior to storage is important to the life of your small engines and power tools.

Contact J & J Small Engine Clinic for small engine parts with fast and friendly service.

Performing power tool maintenance prior to storage is always your best option. Replace your Air Filter and clean any debris that have collected in the air filter housing. Never used and solvents or compressed air. Compressed air will create tiny holes in the air filter allowing debris into the carburetor.  In North Attleboro, power tools like snow blowers, rototiller and lawn mowers are used seasonally so they need to be stored correctly too.

Change your Oil and  oil filter (if applicable). Oil is as important as the Air filter and should always be kept clean & Full. Drain oil (replace oil filter if applicable) , refill with the proper oil viscosity (10w-30,SAE 30, 5w-30) Refer to your owners Manual for this information. Never Leave The Engine Drained of Oil.              

Make sure mower blades are sharp and that the chains of a chain saw are not worn out. Have your blade(s) sharpen or replaced.

Every season the spark plugs should be replaced.

Replace the starter rope if it is frayed.

Store your small-engine equipment and power tools properly at the end of the season. Change the oil, they should be stored with clean oil. But do not let power tools sit with gasoline in them. Gasoline goes bad very quickly. Gas Additives that contain Stabilizers with help for long term storage.The best way to be worry free of Gas going bad is to use an Ethanol Free Gasoline.  J&J Small Engine Clinic, Inc, Is one of the Few Shops to sell this gasoline. Ethanol free gasoline will not go bad for at least two years, most gasoline purchase for your vehicle will start to go bad in 30 days.

Contact J & J Small Engine Clinic on any power tool maintenance service needs.

Power tools. There is nothing better in a man’s hand than his favorite power tool. J&J Small Engine Clinic has been servicing the North Attleboro area since 1995 on the sales and service of household, contractor and landscaper power tools.

There is a difference in purchasing your tools at a shop where service matters rather than online or at a big box store. Small locally owned shops can take the time to find out what power tools will meet your needs. But we are also familiar with the tools we sell. While we don’t believe you will have a problem with these leading products, we offer   power tool service on everything we sell, and oil changes, regular maintenance and tune-ups all extend the life of your power tools.

We carry premium brands of outdoor power equipment including Toro Snow Thowers and Lawn Mowers and Commercial mowers, Dixon Riding Tractors and Zero Turn Mowers, Stihl chainsaws, string trimmers, leaf blowers and hedge trimmers. Contact us for sales or service, we are happy to help.