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PROCEDURES TO KEEP EQUIPMENT HEALTHY BY ECHO SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER JASON WILK JASON SPECIALIZES IN SHRED N VAC, PRESSURE WASHERS, GENERATORS AND MOWERS
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hen a piece of handheld outdoor power equipment quits working out in the field, the problem can often be traced back to maintenance. Can a piece of equipment simply “wear out?” Sure it can; unfortunately, much equipment dies much sooner than it should. These easy maintenance tasks will extend the life of your equipment, reduce costly repairs and downtime, and save money.
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1. UNBLOCK COOLING SYSTEM It’s important with any air-cooled engine that there’s an unhindered flow of air to cool the engine during operation. Inspect and remove any debris from the cooling air intakes with each refueling. Should cooling air intakes become 70 to 80 percent blocked, the engine can overheat and seize in as little as 10 to 15 minutes of operation. Here’s an example on a handheld hedge trimmer. Continuous operation will cause the engine to fail.
Pro Landscaper USA South November/December 2021
BLOCK INTAKE GRID
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