DON'T FEED THE WEEDS!

Pre-emergents should be applied twice a year to kill summer AND winter weeds.

 Generally, you can apply pre-emegents in March and September. You must apply pre-emergents before the growth of weeds, because it will not kill existing weeds. They are designed to prevent the seeds of weeds from germinating; therefore, you should use weed killer on weeds that are already growing on your lawn.

 Application dates for applying pre-emergents can be different than your fertilizing dates, because you should apply fertilizer after your grass has come out of dormancy. If you apply a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen before it has a chance to grow, you inadvertently feed the weeds.

CHAINSAW SCHOOL 101

Today, let's talk "Choose & Use."
This video will help you determine which style you should be using.

                                                                               
Now let's talk about starting problems. We don't want you tired out before you even get to do any cutting!
The #1 cause of starting problems is ENGINE FLOODING.(that is when there is so much fuel inside the cylinder that the engine won't start.

If the starter rope was pulled several times while the choke was in the 'CLOSED/ON/COLD' etc. position and the engine still will not start, the engine may be flooded. If an engine pop or false start was heard, then this means the engine at least tried to start.

Try these steps to unflood the engine:
   
1. Check on/off switch. Switch should be in the run/on position. Not in the stop/off position.
    I know! I know! But it happens all the time.
2. Choke lever must be put in the choke open/off position, not be in the cold start or closed position.

3. If unit has a purge bulb, depress it until fuel enters the bulb and the fuel returns back to the fuel tank through the return line.you can see the fuel in the line.
Some saws do not have a purge bulb  I/E skip this step!
4. Now this is the hardest step.With the unit setting on the ground, squeeze & hold the throttle trigger to wide open throttle and at the same time pulling the starter rope several times until the engine starts. This is hard because the machine wants to come off the ground with the starter handle,but your other hand is holding the trigger wide open and you  can't use it to hold the machine down. I have found that either a foot through the rear handle, or a knee on the top handle works. A flooded engine will usually only take 5 - 7 pulls to get the engine cleared and started.

Once the Engine starts Keep the throttle squeezed until the engine clears up.
 Next time we will discuss FELLING A TREE. (That's right the proper terminology is Felling!)
Lance, The Go-to Guy at Mid-State Mower & Marine .

How to get the beautiful striped lawn you've always wanted.

We've all driven past it.
 You know, that one yard in every town that people slow down to admire. Nice & trim. The beautifully cut lawn with the light & dark stripes. 
YOU can have that lawn and you can do it yourself !!
I have attached a link that will show you just how easy it is.

                  These videos are done by Simplicity
                   and they are the best I've seen yet!
                  

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How to move a non-running zero turn lawn mower

I am always amazed at the many phone calls I get regarding moving a zero turn mower that won't start.
For those of you who've never been in this situation, let me explain.
    
A zero turn mower uses hydraulic fluid pressure to turn the wheels.
 Even a non running mower has Hydraulic pressure at the wheels.
That pressure is so much that you can't push the machine.

This situation is easily remedied. A pressure release mechanism is built into every hydraulic pump.

 Basically there are 2 types.

1) A bolt on the pump that you can turn counter-clockwise 3/4 turn. (usually has a hole going through it.)

2) Residential units have 2 rods at the front or rear inside of the drive wheels that you push/pull.

It's just that easy! But, if you still can't find them, call us. we'll run you through it.

(615) 667-1647

Whiskey and the Weedeater

     Recently we had a customer drop off a weed trimmer for repair. After a full check-up I determined that the machine was too damaged to repair.So I left a voicemail with the bad news.
     When the customer came in to pick it up, THE SMELL OF WHISKEY FILLED THE ROOM even before the front door was shut.
Partially because it was such a strong odor, and possibly also because it took him a while to get the door closed behind him, what with his foot still in it like that.
     The next several minutes went something like this....
"Here is your machine Mr. Smith. Sorry it was beyond repair"
"That's not my machine, Mine had an engine on it"
"You're holding it upside down Mr. Smith"
"Oh! Well, this still isn't mine, mine is green"
"That IS green, Mr. Smith"
"I don't believe it, we'll see about this"
He stormed out the door slamming it 3 times behind him.
(On the third slam he finally got the trimmer all the way through the door.)
     I can't tell you how surprised I was to see Mr. Smith back  at the shop 2 days later.
 He apologized for his behavior and said that it
WAS his trimmer after all and, according to his wife he was obligated to buy his new one from us.
     We gave Mr. Smith a $25 dollar credit for the diagnosis he had us do on
 the 'upside down- not green- not mine' trimmer and all was good!
As he left, Mr. Smith assured us nothing like this would ever happen again.
"my wife says I'm only allowed 'STORE BOUGHT' WHISKEY from now on!"

The Problem With The Economy And America In General.

It's really not hard to figure out. The lack of any preceived moral obligation by the individual to provide for him/her self & their family. And equally so, the employers' moral responsibility to provide a safe, lucrative environment for the employee and the community to prosper as a whole.  Simple Enough!

A WIN-WIN SITUATION !

Here is a FANTASTIC way to own a Commercial Grade Mower for Professional or Personal use.....

How do these advantages sound to you?
1) Owning a machine that NEVER goes out of warranty.
2) Getting FREE service, complete with blades-filters-oils etc.
3) Your ONLY down payment is the 1st. payment.
4) The Monthly payment is 35% LESS than other plans.

Interested? I thought so....

But wait, here is the best part. Because this is a 2 year lease option, you have the choice of swapping the mower in for a NEW one, or buying it at a DISCOUNT.
The bottom line is this.
You can be on the best machine in the business, that is always in warranty, for less money!!
for more info, call me at (615)667-1647 -Go-To Guy