Honda Small Engine Disassembly
I thought the YouTube video below might prove of interest to some people. It demonstrates the steps taken to disassemble and reassemble a Honda GCV160 petrol engine as found on… Read more »
Category: Technical Tips
How to Clean a Chainsaw
I saw the video below on YouTube and thought it might be useful to share it. Jim Howard demonstrates how to clean a chainsaw. He goes through step by step… Read more »
Advice on choosing a strimmer
If you are thinking of buying a garden strimmer (line trimmer) but are not sure what features are right for your needs the Video below from Irish retailer Woodies DIY… Read more »
Sandvik Bahco vs Silky Fox apple pruning saw video review
I found the video review below of two pruning saws being used on apple trees interesting. A Sandvik Bahco pruning saw is compared to a Silky Fox Gomtaro Apple saw.
Safety First! Are you protected by a RCD when using electric garden tools?
A RCD (residual-current device) is a circuit breaker which cuts the mains electricity when it detects an imbalance in the current, such as when a cable has been accidentally cut…. Read more »
Briggs & Stratton Fuel Fit petrol additive
Petrol in garden machinery generally hangs around in the tank and fuel can far longer than it does in your car’s petrol tank. For this reason fuel stabilizer additives are… Read more »
How to change the oil in your Briggs & Stratton engine
The videos below provides a simple demonstration of how to drain and change the oil in a Briggs and Stratton petrol lawnmower engine. They use a rather fancy oil drain… Read more »
How to assemble a Hozelock Pressure Sprayer
Hozelock have come up with some videos to help you get the best from their pressure sprayers. The first video shown below demonstrates how to assemble the Hozelock sprayer you… Read more »
Buying a spark plug for a lawnmower engine (NGK BPR6ES)
I needed a new spark plug for a petrol engine lawn mower and decided to see what was available on-line. This was to be fitted to a Honda lawn mower… Read more »
In praise of a Honda GCV135 petrol lawnmower engine
Back in 2001 I purchased a Mountfield lawn mower fitted with a Honda GCV135 petrol engine. It got used for a couple of seasons and due to a change in… Read more »