[…] a great-looking lawn, don’t forget to maintain your equipment well so it will be ready to operate when you need it. If your equipment has a 2-stroke engine, remember this: Premix. Make sure you never mix the oil and fuel in the product’s fuel tank. Read the manufacturer’s directions carefully and always premix the […]
[…] you’ll want to be sure you maintain your equipment well so it will be ready to operate when you need it. If your equipment has a 2-stroke engine, remember this: Premix. Make sure you never mix the oil and fuel in the product’s fuel tank. Read the manufacturer’s directions carefully and always premix the […]
Did you ever wonder what it means to “choke” an engine? This video will provide some insight.
[…] refined electrical output offered by an inverter generator. Although they can be expensive up front, over time, your savings will add up due to the variable speed engine that provides fuel efficiency and extended engine life. If you have a demanding power situation that one inverter generator alone can’t handle, you might consider a […]
[…] clean power are called inverters, and though they do cost more than standard models, they offer another advantage. Inverters usually have a variable load feature that controls engine speed depending on the electrical load demanded. If you’re calling for only 10 per cent of the inverter’s capacity, engine speed will run just slightly more […]
[…] lb. unit. Fuel: Champion Power Equipment’s dual fuel generators were designed to use only two (2) types of fuels, Gasoline (petrol) and LPG (liquid propane gas). The engines are also certified to specific emission standards for both fuels, so any modification of the generator and/or engine to any other type of fuel may VOID […]
[…] the carburetor can start to go bad. Gasoline that has not been treated with fuel stabilizer can gum up the carburetor creating blockages that will affect the engine’s performance. Blockage warning signs to watch for: You’re only able to run the machine on choke. Surging. Your generator won’t start at all. When an outage […]
[…] portable generators can help families and communities regain normalcy. However, the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) reminds users to Take It Outside during unexpected power outages. “ Engine exhaust from portable generators contains carbon monoxide – an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can kill if portable generators are used incorrectly,” said Susan Orenga, PGMA […]
[…] CO Shield is not a substitute for safe practices or an indoor carbon monoxide alarm. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. Engine exhaust fumes must never be allowed to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. […]