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"I always use E10 with no problems in Stihl equipment and mowers. Worth remembering E5 still contains 5% ethanol Why did your carbs need replacing? Dealers are very quick to just fit a new carb rather than stripping he carb down, cleaning it…"
"Yes same spec as the Skytec which do not comply with all EN 511. Just have a level 2 rating for contact cold and 0 for convective cold and water permeability. Thanks amyway."
"I use these and they are very good in our opinion."
"Not noticed any starting issues or poor running performance to date with E10 .
Two stroke mix of choice is the Stihl red one shot at the pump for accuracy , One shot to five litres of E10
My machine repair mechanic recommended adding fuel…"
Two stroke mix of choice is the Stihl red one shot at the pump for accuracy , One shot to five litres of E10
My machine repair mechanic recommended adding fuel…"
"The Briggs engine in my mower seems to run very poorly on some E10, but fine on a different petrol can fill up. I suspect that either the quality of some E10 at petrol stations is iffy, or maybe it degrades worse over time. I also had an older…"
"Yes , Hayter with Briggs engine affected, Honda no. Kohler no. Our 2 stroke use Synthetic 2 stroke oil with fuel stabiliser both Echo and Stihl engines seem ok.
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We generally buy Ejendals Tegera 292 gloves for Winter but at £20 plus £4 delivery wonder if there are gloves of equal performance at less cost?The specification we need as a minimum is compliance to EN 511 at level 1 for conductive cold , contact…
We've had several machines fail recently (stihl hedgetrimmers and blowers) where the carburettor needs replacing- and on older machines, this can tip the balance from 'worth repairing' to 'not worth repairing'. I suspect this is down to E10 petrol.…
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We have the entire range of Etesia machines but don't have any power drive pedestrian machines. The guys never liked them. I hope you have the model with the individual height adjusters. I have one that's 20 years old so it should see you out.…"
We have the entire range of Etesia machines but don't have any power drive pedestrian machines. The guys never liked them. I hope you have the model with the individual height adjusters. I have one that's 20 years old so it should see you out.…"
"Why not just alter the speed so you don't have to spend on a speed up kit. I've never understood why people buy them when you can do it so easily "
"Best get the speed up kit. Makes a huge difference "
Winter gloves
We generally buy Ejendals Tegera 292 gloves for Winter but at £20 plus £4 delivery wonder if there are gloves of equal performance at less cost?The specification we need as a minimum is compliance to EN 511 at level 1 for conductive cold , contact…
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E10 petrol
We've had several machines fail recently (stihl hedgetrimmers and blowers) where the carburettor needs replacing- and on older machines, this can tip the balance from 'worth repairing' to 'not worth repairing'. I suspect this is down to E10 petrol.…
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I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME
Hi all. It's been a while since I've posted here, but I just wanted to air my thoughts while off with MAN FLU. Been in the gardening maintenance industry now for 5 years. Self employed, just me, and got away with just using the Honda Hr x 476…
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Lawn Treatment
Hi All, I've been asked to offer lawn treatment for many of my customers. I've quoted £50 for anything below 300sqm which is probabaly a bit steep maybe? But that includes product itself, application and watering if needed. How do you price granular…
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