Portable Generator Safety
October 1st, 2015 | by Jacks
The wind roars with anger. Lightning cracks across the sky. Thunder booms so loud you jump out of your seat. ...
About Jacks
Jacks Jack's Small Engines has been providing parts for outdoor power equipment online since 1997. We also run a service center for outdoor power equipment like riding mowers, snow blowers, generators, chainsaws, and just about anything else.
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Using Your Generator During the Storm
October 1st, 2015 | by Jacks
Lighting lit up the sky, thunder rolled across the earth and the skies opened up to pouring rain. Then, your ...
Tune Up Your Generator For Storm Season
October 1st, 2015 | by Jacks
The time of year when thunder echos, lighting cracks across the sky, high winds crash and heavy rain pours down. ...
Lawn Mower and Tractor Safety
March 24th, 2015 | by Jacks
Did you know a blade tip on a lawn or riding mower can move at approximately 200 mph? That’s some ...
How to Service Your Spark Plugs
March 24th, 2015 | by Jacks
Spark plugs are a very important part of the internal combustion engine and need to be kept in good condition ...
Small Engine Troubleshooting
March 20th, 2015 | by Jacks
Your Engine just started acting up and you don’t know what to do. Below is a chart of common Engine ...
How to Read a Spark Plug
March 20th, 2015 | by Jacks
Being able to read a spark plug can be a valuable tuning aid. By examining the center electrode color, an ...
Having Fuel Issues?
March 20th, 2015 | by Jacks
Most of the complaints heard by small engine repair technicians seem to stem from problems with ethanol fuel. Ethanol is ...
DIY Electrical 101
March 20th, 2015 | by Jacks
Some of the most common problems we see in the repair shop are electrical. Even many well trained small engine ...
Carburetor Problems and Solutions
March 20th, 2015 | by Jacks
The following is a chart of potential carburetor problems and possible remedies. This chart is intended to be a helpful ...