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Dive into practical maintenance guides, get in-depth technical tips on everything from chainsaws to lawnmowers, and stay ahead with product deep dives. We provide the knowledge you need to keep your customers informed and their machines running perfectly.
How to Choose the Right Brush Cutter in Australia – and Keep It Running with Quality Spare Parts
With our varied terrain, the matter of how to choose the right brush cutter in Australia isn’t as straightforward as just getting the most powerful machine. There are lots of factors to consider – the kind of vegetation you’re dealing with is only one of these.
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw Like a Pro (With Tools You Can Trust)
Chainsaws cut cleanly – if they’re sharp. To get the best performance out of yours, you need to know how to sharpen a chainsaw properly. You’ll notice immediately if chainsaw blades have started to dull. The chainsaw may pull to one side forcing you to compensate to keep it straight.
How to Replace Your Trimmer Line: A Clear Guide for Aussie Gardeners
A whipper snapper is one of the best garden inventions ever. It’s extremely handy for all kinds of jobs, from lawn-edge and flowerbed neatening to hedge trimming and cleaning out light alien garden vegetation. Like any piece of motorised equipment, it needs constant maintenance to keep it working properly and keep you safe.
How To Replace a Lawn Mower Blade: A Practical Guide for Aussie Homeowners
You might think that lawn mower blade replacement is a complicated affair, but it’s actually pretty simple to change a mower blade yourself. You don’t need any specialised equipment, nor does it require much DIY skill. It’s important to have seamless, sharp blades for optimal performance and to create clean cuts.
What Type of Oil Should You Use in a Lawn Mower?
It’s essential to choose the right lawn mower oil type to maintain optimal performance and longevity, and reduce the risk of damaging the engine. This holds true whether you own a 2-stroke or 4-stroke lawn mower. JAK Max provides a choice of high-quality oils designed to meet the specific needs of different lawn mower engines.
Ultimate Guide to Buy a Log Splitter (Australia)
A log splitter is the best tool for efficiently processing wood, with a range of power choices, depending on your particular requirements. You could be a homeowner wanting to stockpile firewood for winter, or a farmer that has to manage your timber.
How to Gap Lawn Mower Spark Plugs for Optimal Engine Performance
As with any internal combustion engines, spark plugs are essential elements of a lawn mower. They play the same role, no matter the size or type of engine. Once fuel has been mixed with oxygen in the engine chamber or carburettor, the spark plug ignites the mixture by creating a small electric arc.
Line Trimmer vs Whipper Snipper: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you want to tidy your lawn edges, tackle stubborn weeds or clear dense vegetation in your yard, there seems to be a myriad of tools at your disposal. Line trimmers, string trimmers, whipper snippers, weed wackers, and brush cutters are all available. However, these terms are used interchangeably, making it difficult to know what’s what.
The Ultimate Guide to Inverter Generators
Compared to traditional generators, inverter generators are quieter, more efficient and a lot more versatile. They provide a wide range of functions for homeowners, campers, DIY enthusiasts and small businesses. They create clean and stable power, while being lightweight and very portable.
How to Clean a Lawn Mower Air Filter or Change It
Keeping the air filter in your lawn mower clean is a must if you want optimal performance and engine longevity. If the air filter gets clogged, it can increase fuel consumption and degrade your mower’s efficiency.
What Hydraulic Oil Should You Use for Your Log Splitter?
Hydraulic oil is the lifeblood of your log splitter. It’s used to transfer power from the engine to the ram mechanism that exerts force on the splitting wedge. Choosing the correct type of hydraulic oil for your log splitter is important to ensure optimal performance and prolong its longevity. JAK Max supplies high-quality oil designed to do just that.
What is PTO on a Lawnmower?
The PTO on a lawnmower directs power from the engine to the mower’s other components or functional attachments. Mainly, it’s used to drive the blades, but it can also be used to power mulchers, sprayers and other lawn mower attachments.
