Showing posts with label Briggs and Stratton Replacement Engines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Briggs and Stratton Replacement Engines. Show all posts

Friday, November 9, 2012

Off Road Go-Kart Engine


My favorite recreational vehicle has always been my off road go-kart. Ever since my dad first gave it to me when I turned 18, I have made sure to constantly keep it into the best shape it could be in. Whenever it got dirty, I would clean it and whenever there was the slightest problem with it, I would fix it up as soon as I could. Luckily, because my dad had bought it brand new, there was never any wear to it and it never had many problems. It ran just how it was supposed to and all the features were intact.
            However, after a few years of usage, the quality started to decrease. With school and work I started to have less time to keep it in good condition. During summer, when school had finally been let out for the season, I tried to start my go-kart back up but it refused to run. I'd turn the key and it was dead silent: there was no motion and no sound to be made. Though I wasn't surprised to see this happening, I was upset that I had disregarded my duties to keep this in tip-top shape.
            I went through the different parts that could be hindering my kart to start. It took me a while to figure out that it was the engine that had given out and because I was no specialist in this area, I had no idea why this had happened. I thought that my go-kart was a goner and that I wouldn't be able to ever use it again, so I looked up different go-karts online that I could possibly purchase. Noticing that it would take me years to save up for a new one, I decided to look into fixing my current one even though I knew it would be difficult because I've had no prior experience.
            With my dad helping me, we found the company Repower Specialists who sold Honda small engines, Kohler small engines and Briggs and Stratton small engines. My dad was familiar the Kohler small engines so he suggested we try to replace the old engine with this one instead.
            After receiving the small engine, my dad helped me to replace the dead engine. I was a little hesitant at first, wondering if a new engine would really make a difference. However, when we were done with replacing it, my dad took the key to start my go-kart and it was able to start up! Still cautious, I got in and took it for a test round. Even though I didn't get a new go-kart, the new Kohler small engine sure made it seem like it.

A Small Engine in a Tractor

It is always difficult to manage the house in the winter. Since the weather is always so cold, I'd much rather stay inside the house than have to go outside to shovel the snow. The necessity to shovel snow was much more time consuming than having to tend a garden or mow the lawn. It's not so bad when the winter first starts and the snow is just a few flurries on the ground. However, when the weather drops and the snow increases, that's when it becomes a problem.
            The family usually takes turns plowing the snow with the snow tractor that we have. Having the tractor makes the labor of having to remove all of the snow from our driveway much easier. Instead of using a shovel to pick up the snow with the strength of our arms, we can drive and move the snow with the tractor. Unluckily, the engine in our tractor recently ceased out and my father didn't have enough money to purchase a new one so we would have to resort to shoveling snow instead.
            Unfortunately, this winter was considerably worse and we all neglected our duty to shovel the snow because it became so different and arduous. Each morning as I would leave the house to go to school, I would have to walk through heavy, thick inches of snow in order to get to my car. I would then have to brush all of the snow and scrape the ice off of my windshield which usually took enough time to make me late for class.
            I knew this had to change because I was being negatively impacted by the weather. I talked to my dad into getting a new tractor but he was hesitant and said we needed to figure out a different way to fix things. My brother suggested changing the engine as it would be a lot cheaper than buying a brand new tractor. My dad agreed and started looking into different engines so we could replace it as soon as possible.
            He found Repower Specialists who had Honda small engines, Kohler small engines and Brigg and Stratton small engines. We decided to go with the Honda small engine because we have heard a lot of good reviews based on their products.
            We received the Honda small engine, replaced it with the old engine and the tractor ran like a new one. We were glad that we had been able to find such an affordable engine that ultimately helped us to get our tractor running, plow our snow and not be late for school anymore.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Get Cushman Truckster and Briggs and Stratton Replacement Engines


When choosing a lawn mower to care for and upkeep your lawn, there are a variety of options for many different needs. Some homeowners have large, lush lawns and need the help of a riding lawn mower to prune their lawns. Some people have small, not as healthy lawns, and can get away with using a push mower to cut grass. But whatever your lawn care needs are, it is important to do research before purchasing a mower and to consider your grass and lawn care needs before making a purchase.
There are many different brands to consider, but two of the most popular lawn mower brands are the Cushman Truckster and the Briggs and Stratton mowers, the latter with their Briggs and Stratton replacement engines. These two companies have a history of building quality mowers and replacement engines.
The Cushman Truckster was first created and produced in 1958. These engines were used for a variety of tasks. One of the most interesting they were used for was inside ice cream trucks. The last one was produced in 2002. They can be used for larger lawns and because of their ease of use.

Briggs and Stratton engines and their Briggs and Stratton replacement engines were first produced in the early 1900s. Originally their engines were made of cast iron, and the company had a reputation for quality products. Today, the company produces many durable and lightweight aluminum products. They can be used for smaller lawns and are easy to push.