MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year,
winter arrives sooner than expected for many homeowners, so before
the snow starts to accumulate this year, Briggs & Stratton
Corporation encourages snow blower operators to tune-up their
equipment to ensure their machine starts when needed most.
While it is recommended operators change their snow blower's oil
and add fuel stabilizer to their fuel can at the start of every
season, an annual tune-up doesn't stop there. Operators also should
change their spark plugs after every 100 hours of use. If your
engine isn't turning over, a faulty spark plug could be to blame.
As a quick, inexpensive fix, catching and replacing a bad spark
plug, before snow is piled on your driveway, can save you time and
frustration.
Outside of the engine, there are several small recommended
check-ups to help ensure equipment works harder and longer.
Checking and replacing shear pins, lubricating bearings, checking
the controls, testing chute rotation, cable and belt adjustment and
checking the tire pressure keeps your snow blower running
efficiently and effectively. Operators should also take a look at
their machine's skid shoes and scraper bar. The "shoes" help
maintain optimal performance, preventing unsightly damage to your
pavement and protecting your machine.
"A preseason tune-up can save time and stress all winter long.
If snow blowers don't work when you need them to, that can mean big
problems for when your family is trying to get out the door on a
snowy morning," said Carissa
Gingras, director of marketing - global support at Briggs
& Stratton. "Annual tune-ups also help protect the investment
you've made in your equipment."
Before you begin using or servicing your snow blower, refer to
the operator's manual for safety tips and specific part
numbers.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs &
Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing
power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs &
Stratton is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for
outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer
and marketer of power generation, pressure washers, lawn and
garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs &
Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®,
Ferris®, Vanguard™, Allmand®, Billy
Goat®, Murray®, Branco® and
Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are
designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries
on six continents. For additional information, please visit
www.basco.com and www.briggsandstratton.com.
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