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T A
T. A. is the Digital Marketing Director at Jack's and the editor of this blog. You'll also find him creating DIY & feature articles, videos, newsletters, and much more.
Starting Your Snow Blower – The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Posted January 23, 2014 by T A 4 CommentsStanding in your driveway at 7 A.M. with a foot of snow on the ground, and a wind chill below zero, is the last place you want to finally figure out how to start your new snow blower.
So here’s an easy cheat sheet to help you get your snow blower fired up when you need it most.
How to Replace Snow Blower Skid Shoes
Posted January 8, 2014 by T AThere’s nothing worse than getting a surprise jolt when you snag a crack in the sidewalk, right?
From gravel to asphalt and concrete, a good pair of skid shoes guides your snow blower over those cracks and bumps.
Ariens Auto-Turn Steering – So Easy Your Grandma Could Do It!
Posted January 2, 2014 by T A 4 CommentsPush around a 250 pound snow blower for half an hour and you might break a sweat.
Then add 12+ inches of snow to the equation, and you can count on getting one heck of a workout.
But Ariens Company has a solution to make these heavyweight machines less intimidating. Auto-Turn Steering Technology.
It’s so easy, your grandma could do it! Learn how Auto-Turn Steering works.
The Magic Behind Road Salt — How it Really Works
Posted December 11, 2013 by T A 7 CommentsBig bad four-wheel drive! It won’t help you on a sheet of ice.
For some, the only confidence booster they need is to see the flashing lights of a salt truck passing down the road.
Some states do it better than others, but once that salt hits the ground, the magic begins.
5 Lawn Mower Storage Mistakes EXPOSED
Posted November 5, 2013 by T A 79 CommentsDo you want your old trusty mower to start back up in the spring, after several months in hibernation? Then properly preparing it for winter storage is crucial.
Otherwise, you might as well throw a new mower on your Christmas list, and hope Santa won’t charge you for delivery after making these naughty mistakes.
How To Replace a Shear Pin on an Ariens Snow Blower
Posted November 4, 2013 by T AWatch our video on how to replace a broken shear pin on an Ariens two stage snow blower.
Feel the Vibrations?
Posted October 8, 2013 by T A 1 CommentYour hand begins to feel numb, like it’s falling asleep. Then comes a shocking sensation, like a hundred stingers piercing your fingers at once.
Unless you just cut down a tree with a beehive, the tingling pain in your hand and fingers could be caused by the vibrations from your chainsaw.
Do you feel the vibrations?
Going the Extra Mile for Ethanol-Free Gas
Posted September 9, 2013 by T A 8 CommentsHow far will you go to find Ethanol-Free gas? 5, 10, 20 miles, or all the way to Alaska?
The hunt is on! Maybe a gas station supplying ethanol-free fuel is right around the corner.
Find the closest one near you!
0 – 60 in 4 Seconds! Honda’s Mean Mower
Posted July 22, 2013 by T A 1 CommentWith the horsepower of a small compact car (109 hp), Honda U.K.’s Mean Mower is the fastest lawn tractor on earth!
But the estimated 130 mph top speed is not just for show. This mower can still cut! That’s right. It’s equipped with a mower deck capable of cutting grass while cruising up to 15 mph.
Race track lawn striping, anyone?
Replacing the Air Filter on a Husqvarna Lawn Mower (Video)
Posted July 19, 2013 by T A 1 CommentReplacing a dirty or damaged air filter will prevent dust, dirt and debris from entering the carburetor and internal parts of your engine, prolonging the life of your engine.
This video shows you how to easily replace the air filter on a Husqvarna walk behind lawn mower.
