Everything From Lawn To Snow
Q. My Honda water pump is surging. Any idea what could be causing this?
A. Check to see if your strainer is clogged. The best way to eliminate debris collecting around the strainer is to set the strainer in a submerged bucket. It could also be that the suction hose is too long or small in diameter. Always use the shortest suction hose possible and keep hose diameter equal or greater than the pump’s suction port. If this does not fix the problem, stop by and we will take a look at it for you.
Q: My lawnmower has been running sluggishly lately and is harder and harder to start. I replaced the gas and there was no improvement. Any idea on what could be wrong?
A: The first thing I would check is your air filter. It is common this time of year for air filters to become clogged with dust particles thus preventing appropriate air flow. This can gradually make your lawnmower sluggish and difficult to start. You will also want to check your spark plug to make sure the dirty air filter has not fouled (a thick varnish-like coating) the spark plug.
