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The French River Co. is a blog that offers how-to articles for machinery repairs and restorations. I also discuss Christian theology and scripture/Bible verses.
In the world of forestry, construction, and tree removal, efficiency and power are paramount. One tool that has revolutionized these industries is the hydraulic chainsaw.
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When it comes to chainsaws, the focus is often on the sharp chain and powerful engine. However, one crucial component that often goes unnoticed is
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As a proud owner of a Husqvarna chainsaw, you know the importance of keeping your tool in top condition. A dull or damaged chain not
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For professional arborists and homeowners alike, a malfunctioning chainsaw pull cord can be a significant impediment to productivity. This essential component, nestled within the recoil
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In a previous video, we tested the x320 engine and transmission. This was an important step before we could feel comfortable spending over $1,000 on
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This Scotts 46572×8 riding lawn mower repair ended up taking me three separate videos to finish, but finish it we did. Most of the time
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I bought this John Deere x320 a couple of years ago at an auction. And it’s sat since then as I’ve tried to obtain some
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This Scotts 46572×8 came to me last year for free. I had posted on the NextDoor App looking for free equipment to work on. I
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How does a chainsaw brake work? The chainsaw brake is a seemingly simple mechanism that plays a crucial role in operator safety by stopping the
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Like any powerful tool, chainsaws require proper care and maintenance to function safely and efficiently. One common issue chainsaw users encounter is a bent chain.
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The powerful whir of a chainsaw can be intimidating, especially for those new to wielding this formidable tool. But don’t let its size fool you!
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The satisfying growl of a chainsaw ripping through wood can be music to the ears of anyone tackling a yard project or professional working in
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What happens when that powerful chainsaw roar diminishes to a weak sputter or, worse yet, silence? In some cases, the culprit could be low compression
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The chainsaw is a ubiquitous tool across numerous industries, from the sprawling landscapes of forestry to the controlled chaos of a demolition site. Its ability
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The rhythmic whir of a chainsaw cutting through wood is a familiar sound in many professions, from forestry and landscaping to construction and even storm
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The satisfying whir of a chainsaw in action can bring a sense of accomplishment to any task, from felling a towering oak to tackling a
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Chainsaws are ubiquitous tools in various industries, from the towering pines of a forestry operation to the controlled chaos of a demolition site. This article
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I picked up this Scotts riding lawnmower last year. The weather has been fantastic, so I figured why wait until spring? We might as well
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Introduction When the snow starts falling, a snowblower can be a lifesaver. But what happens if your snowblower starts running and then suddenly dies? This
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If you find your snowblower won’t start, you’re not alone. It’s a common problem that many homeowners face during the winter season. Before you embark
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The arrival of winter’s frosty embrace heralds not only picturesque landscapes but also the potential for debilitating snowdrifts. Fortunately, modern technology grants us the indomita… Read More
The effective operation of snowblowers throughout the winter months relies heavily on the proper functioning of their engines. A crucial element in ensuring optimal performance
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The summer season brings with it the need for proper snowblower storage. Storing your snowblower correctly during the off-season is crucial to ensure its longevity
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As the winter season approaches, it’s essential to ensure that your snowblower is in top shape and ready to tackle the snow-covered driveways and sidewalks.
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When it comes to snowblowers, load testing plays a crucial role in determining their capabilities and performance. Traditionally, load testing involves running the snowblower in
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Snowblowers are essential tools for clearing snow during the winter season. To ensure that your snowblower operates efficiently, it is important to have a properly
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When snow starts to pile up, having a reliable snowblower becomes essential for clearing driveways and walkways. Snowblowers typically have a choke system that helps
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Snowblowers are essential tools for clearing snow during the winter season, but what happens when yours won’t stay running? It can be frustrating and inconvenient,
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The arrival of warmer weather brings a sigh of relief for many homeowners, as it means saying goodbye to snow-covered driveways and walkways. However, before
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Snowblowers are essential tools for clearing snow during the winter season, but what happens when yours won’t stay running? It can be frustrating and inconvenient,
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Snowblowers are powerful and convenient machines that help make snow removal a breeze during the winter months. However, these machines are susceptible to rust, which
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When the snow starts falling, having a reliable snowblower is essential to quickly clear your driveway and walkways. However, like any machine, snowblowers can sometimes
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Snow removal can be a challenging and time-consuming task, especially when faced with deep snow. Whether it’s heavy snowfall or the end of the season,
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What is a small engine and how does it work? This guide to small engine basics has been requested to educate beginners all about small
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You need to replace your a snowblower primer bulb if it’s cracked or leaking. In this article, we’ll reveal how simple this repair is. What
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“For the love of money is the root of all evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10. You’ve probably heard this passage, or perhaps the principle behind it.
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If you need to keep a snowblower from riding up, you’re doing something wrong. The good news is that it’s an easy fix. This article
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A Bible verse about light: “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 In contrast to
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If you’re starting a snowblower with old gas, you know what a pain it can be. Luckily, the solution is quite simple. Just drain the
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If you’re wondering how to tell if a snowblower is flooded, the answer is that it probably is. The good news is that it’s incredibly
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There’s one big problem with OPE (outdoor power equipment). I’ve talked about the positive aspects of this hobby/side job/primary job before, but in this article,
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A Bible verse about joy: “By joyful always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Today is Thanksgiving. As I sat down to write about today’s verse, I should
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If you want to know how to dispose of an old snowblower, I have good news for you. It’s not hard. You might be surprised
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A Bible verse about strength: “The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Is that
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If your engine is revving too high, you’ll need to know how to adjust the governor on Tecumseh snowblower engine. Or any snowblower. Or any
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A Bible verse about punishment: “If you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you,
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I might have screwed this Lawn Chief repair up. But, it worked out in the end. Preface I bought this machine for the wheels and
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A Bible verse about laziness: “Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.” Proverbs 19:15. I love this verse because it is
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A verse about lethargy: “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Jeremiah 31:25 I was happy to find this verse about lethargy this
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This John Deere SRX75 riding mower has been sitting for quite long enough. It’s time to finally get it repaired. This was the second riding
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Hearing God is a sensitive topic. Either you’re viewed as a lunatic or an ordained prophet. In this article, I wanted to share some thoughts
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As long as snowblowers run in the winter, cables will be freezing. Let’s discuss how to keep snowblower cables from freezing. Snowblowers blow snow. Snow
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Want to get your snowblower to throw farther? Let’s talk about a few different customizations and maintenance tips to increase snowblower output. Over time you
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A verse about language: “The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of (Samuel’s )words fall to the ground.” 1
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It’s not uncommon to have to put a snowblower tire back on the rim. Most often, this happens during the offseason. Hopefully, you can catch
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It’s really quite simple to prime a snowblower, even if you don’t have a primer bulb. What is the purpose of the primer bulb? The
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A Bible verse about need: “Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.” 1 Timothy 5:3 We all have needs. Or, at
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A Bible Verse to Set You Free: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves
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There are only a few circumstances requiring a snowblower electric starter repair. In this article, we’ll discuss those situations and some possible fixes. Tools Needed
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Bypassing a snowblower key is so simple; seriously, like under 10 minutes simple. This might be my shortest article ever. Why is There a Snowblower
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A Bible verse about strength:“Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” Psalm 105:4. I think about strength a lot. Like the
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There’s nothing worse than waking up to a freshly fallen blanket of snow, only to find that your trusty Troy-Bilt snowblower refuses to cooperate. Don’t
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Your Craftsman snowblower is a trusty ally in the fight against winter’s fury, but what happens when its power begins to wane? Enter the game-changer:
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A verse about worth: “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his
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This Cub Cadet HDS 2135 has been sitting in what I like to call our “staging area” for almost a year. It’s time to finish
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A Bible Verse About Work: “We Continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your
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Can a snowblower be stored outside? Sure. But should it? Let’s talk about some of the considerations and options. Obviously, you have to do what
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If your snowblower starts with starting fluid then dies, you can immediately limit your diagnosis to the fuel system. This is a classic indication of
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A Bible verse about doing good: “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27
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Snowblower gearbox grease is a vital component to the health of a snowblower. This thick goo protects the gears located in the gearbox. The gearbox
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If you really want to know how to clean a snowblower carburetor without removing it, yes it is sometimes possible. However, if you’re questioning the
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A Bible verse about words: “Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 Words are
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A little bit of regular maintenance will do wonders when you’re trying to keep a snowblower from clogging. Here are a few of my recommendations.
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Knowing how to check for spark on a snowblower will be of great benefit to any homeowner. In the event that a snowblower doesn’t start,
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A Bible verse about religion: “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and
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It’s important to know how to lubricate a snowblower. There aren’t a lot of parts that need lubricating, but doing so will prolong the life
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There could be a lot of reasons your Craftsman snowblower won’t start. Or any snowblower for that matter. But if you look at the bigger
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A Bible verse about repentance: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” Luke 3:8 The Oxford dictionary defines repentance as, “the action of repenting; sincere regret
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A Bible verse about rejoicing: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord
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You can run a snowblower with the choke on – for the short term. Prolonged use of the choke presents the risk of engine damage.
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If you find your snowblower will only run on choke, you’ve come to the right place. The short answer to this problem is that your
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A Bible verse about death: “Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.” Psalm 144:4 The older I get, the faster
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Diagnosing a Craftsman snowblower impeller not turning is pretty straightforward. This is generally a simple gear and belt driven system, so there’s not a lot
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Few things are more aggravating than when your snowblower won’t turn over. You need it to clear the driveway in order to get to work,
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A Bible verse about hypocrisy: “Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you
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A Bible verse about darkness: “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in
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If your Ariens snowblower won’t start that can quickly ruin your day. I get it; you have to get to work, but you can’t get
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There are two different ways to start an Ariens snowblower. It depends on if you have an electronic starter or a pull cord. Let’s look
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A Bible verse about knowledge: “It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.” Proverbs 19:2 I
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For the most part, you really only need to be concerned about the cold cranking amps if you use your riding lawn mower in the
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Troubleshooting no spark conditions is relatively straightforward. The same concepts apply regardless of the manufacturer of the engine. While it’s annoying to find a surprising
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A Bible verse about praise: “Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm
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How do you clean a riding lawn mower gas tank? Well, the short answer is: it depends. Mainly, it depends on what it has become
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Riding a lawn mower while pregnant is a controversial topic that has generated much debate among expectant mothers and healthcare professionals. Some argue that it
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A Bible verse about deceit: “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 God
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Want to find out how to test riding lawn mower solenoid? Luckily, this is a super simple diagnostic test. Yay! How Does a Solenoid Work?
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These are my top tips for riding lawn mower maintenance. After a few years now of fixing and flipping riding lawn mowers, I have several
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A Bible verse about thanks: “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through
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Does your riding lawn mower keep breaking belts? A good belt should last several seasons, so if you’re replacing them annually, or more, let’s find
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