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3 Tips for Lawn Equipment Parts

7. October 2014 Steve (0)

Now that its “Officially” Fall – I wanted to share this article. If you are shutting down a machine (or starting one) for the season, chances are, you will need parts. Before you shop at propartsdirect.net, run out to your machine and grab the exact model and serial number.

Knowing where to find the model and serial number on your lawn equipment is important for a variety of reasons. When addressing issues with your machine, the first question is always a model/serial request. Warranty work, insurance claims, and replacement parts all start – and stop with this information.

1 – The engine that powers your machine has a separate serial and model than the actual unit. For example; Your Ariens snowblower has a model number (eg 920014) and unique serial number found on a sticker below the handle bars. The engine sitting on top of the unit has its own model and serial number. Unless you have issues with the engine, you will always shop for parts with the unit information.

2- When buying new equipment, make sure to record the model, serial, date of purchase. There is nothing more frustrating than traveling to your lawn and garden shop only to discover that you can’t be helped without this information. Its also not a bad idea to keep track of common replacement parts, like blades, skids, or oil. (HINT: use your phone to snap a photo and email to yourself.) This allows you to quickly search the internet for a specific item and get the best price.

3- Learn where the ID plate is on your machine. Most newer equipment has a large, easy to read sticker along the side, under the seat, or attached to the side of the machine. Commercial grade equipment will have an engraved plate attached. There are apps and great web resources available to track this information but there are no shortcuts when it comes to knowing your equipment.

We Trust Aftermarket Parts, you can too

7. October 2014 Steve Quick Tips (0)

We receive questions about lawnmower parts constantly. Landscapers and homeowners use our website to look-up parts diagrams and repair equipment. Our experienced lawnmower specialists receive texts, emails, and calls from customers in the field who need help. It's a great feeling to know our customers turn to us when they need the right answer.

Not every call or email leads to a sale and that's okay. In fact, that's great! Selling deck belts, mower blades, or snow blower parts isn't a complicated task. Gaining and retaining the trust of a great customer base is hard work and a job we take seriously.

With that said, it's important to recognize that when we suggest a part or advocate for a particular brand, it's a well thought out decision.

Oregon has been a leader in outdoor products like mower blades, chains, and forestry accessories. Oregon manufactures aftermarket parts that meet and often exceed the standards of OEM brands. Quality products and quality customer service are the cornerstone of ProParts Direct's operation. The product offering from Oregon is rock solid with quality control we trust will keep our customers equipment running.

Over the years, we have witnessed brands and manufacturers fail to innovate or adapt to the concerns of their customers. Oregon continues to step up their game offering parts that we trust and recommend to our customers. As the Product Manager for ProPartsDirect, I personally handle hundreds of parts each week. Oregon aftermarket parts have the feel of quality and top-notch performance. I take pride in offering our customers great parts. Oregon is a brand we trust and a brand you can trust too.

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Altoz coming out with New Mower

6. October 2014 Administrator General Industry News (0)

New Comers on the Block Altoz Precision Mowers will be unveiling a New Commercial Mower at the 2014 GIE-EXPO in Kentucky. Altoz known for innovation and a no holds bar approach to Commercial Zero-turns aims to turn the market on its head.

Just last year Altoz debuted their XC Commercial mower and had a few people in the industry scratching their heads. Mostly with questions as to why they would want to get into the competitive Zero-turn Mower market. Altoz uses a simple approach. They spare no expense in production and strive to provide a high-quality machine with style. Altoz can be found at the 2014 GIE-Expo in Booth #11086. They have extended a special invite to dealers on October 22,from 5:30 to 6:30p.m.

It's time to tune-up the snow blower

6. October 2014 Steve How To Articles (0)

A snowstorm in the 7 day forecast should not be a reminder to have your snow blower tuned up! If you put the snow blower away last year with concerns about performance, now is the time to act. As soon as it’s cold enough for snow, small engine shops are quickly inundated with calls for repair, replacement part supplies run short, and many homeowners are forced to grab a shovel and clear snow the old fashioned way.

Schedule service early and save money. Most small engine shops will offer incentives or specials that encourage customers to get the snow blower tuned up in late summer and fall. The small engine shop can curb the influx of calls when it snows and you can save some money!

If you plan to service the machine yourself, here are a few pointers to keep in mind to keep the job frustration-free.

1- Keep the owner’s manual handy and make note of the snow blower’s model and serial number. When ordering replacement parts online or at your local dealer, the model and serial are critical to getting the correct parts. The manual will tell you everything you need to know about the snow blower and the items that need to be addressed for proper tune-up. Where to grease moving parts, oil change information, belt location and adjustment requirements are all spelled out in the manual.

2- Go all out – don’t try to save a few dollars by avoiding critical replacements with temporary repairs. Replace the spark plug, remove & paint rust, and if the condition of the belt is questionable – install a new one! New equipment is expensive but will run like new for many years if properly cared for.

3- Get started. Unless your garage is heated and outfitted with a lift – waiting to start only means the ground will be colder and your hands more reluctant to cooperate! The mad dash for common replacement parts starts at the first sign of snow too. Order early and stock up on shear pins, fuel stabilizer, or even a spare scraper blade.

Determine the parts needed for your snow blower tune-up, order online, and receive the shipment in time for a weekend project. ProPartsDirect.net sells genuine replacement parts for the most popular brands like Ariens, Toro, Cub Cadet, Simplicity, and Snapper.

ProParts Direct is your one-stop parts store for Lawn Mowers Parts, Chainsaw Parts, Engines Parts, Snow Blowers and all landscaping equipment parts.

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