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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, May 26, 1993 Page 11 Quid small engine starts require regular maintenance By Stephen Poe Utah State University itbackon the engine without oiling Extension it Energy SDecialiat The element ahnnU Tw waol We used to say "knee high by with soap and water, dried by University Center announces four-year degrees at UVCC the lourth of Julv" back in th Midwest in reference to our corn crop. In Utah we might easily say 'long as hay by the middle of May" regarding the ongoing turfbat-tle turfbat-tle in our yards. , If you winterized your mower properly, chances are good that it will start, and run clean and efficiently effi-ciently throughout the summer. If you pout off that tune-up last year, do it now to get the best performance and economy out to that small gas engine for the entire en-tire growing season, k The following are normal maintenance procedures that should be generic enough to apply to most situations, but check your operating manual as the definitive defini-tive source concerning normal maintenance and procedures. Changing Oil: The most important im-portant maintenance step is to change the crankcase oil regular-lyevery regular-lyevery 25 hours at least-and remember to drain it when the engine is warm. Between oil changes, check the oil level to make sure it is at the full mark. Many engines are severely damaged when they are run while low on oil. There are two primary considerations con-siderations when choosing oil-weight oil-weight or viscosity and quality. Use the viscosity recommended by the manufacturer. If unknown at temperatures above 40 degrees, a SAE IOW40 because more oil' can- be consumed and some increased carbon deposits can occur! As to quality, use the best you can obtain. Small engines operate near the ground at nearly full throttle and sometimes under a heavy load. They need as high a quality oil as the finest automobile engine. Use high-quality high-quality detergent-type oils which will keep the engine clean, and slow down the formation of gum and varnish deposits. Use of non-detergent non-detergent oil will void the warranty war-ranty on some makes of small engines. en-gines. Air Cleaner: Service the air cleaner every time the oil is changed (at about 25 hours of use) and service it correctly. Many engines en-gines are badly damaged by thoroughly cleaning, ,-.s the ,polyurethane foaniype...;.air, cleaner element and then putting Are the Greens giving you the Blues Some weekend gardeners have real green thumbs. For them, yard work seems a breeze. However, for others gardening can be a real chore resulting in bandaged fingers, painful sun-' burn and aching backs. As most of Utah waits for lingering "April Showers" to bring "May Flowers;" now is a good time to review some springtime gardening safety tips from the Utah Safety Council: . Wear clothes that are comfortable com-fortable and fit well. You should wear a long-sleeved shirt; full length pants; a brimmed hat or visor; sun screen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15; sturdy, heavy soled shoes; and gloves with good grip. ' Keep tools in top condition, with clean, sharp cutting edges. Shovels, spades, trowels and forks should have points that are sooth and properly shaped. Equipment on wheels should be lubricated for easy pushing. Do not leave tools lying around. Those needed but not in use should be placed blade down facing either a wall or fence. Have a sturdy rack for tools. Hang heavy and sharp tools low or rest them on the ground with handles up. . lift objects properly by grip ping the load with your palms, and while holding it close to you, pushing upward with your legs. Get help for heavy objects or use a wheel barrow or skid. Pesticides vary in degree of toxicity and should be handled with caution. Read the container label and follow directions exactly. exact-ly. Substitute non-poisonous insecticides in-secticides whenever possible. Mix sprays outdoors, being careful not , to spill on the ground or grass in areas used by family members or pets. Always keep yourself, bystanders by-standers and pets up-wind of the ftrea being sprayed. . Store pesticides in their original containers in a cabinet or room that locks. Never store them near foods or transfer them into used food or drink containers. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the Utah Safety Council at 262-5400 or outside Salt Lake Metro area at 800-933-5943. The council is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the number of accidents both at work and at home. wrapping and squeezing it in a dry oui, inen appiyingone tablespoon of engine oil and squeezing to distribute dis-tribute and remove the excess. Install the air cleaner and check for air leaks between the cleaner and the engine. A cracked elbow or grommet between the crankcase breather and carburetor will let dirt bypass the air cleaner and get into the engine,' causing rapid wear on the piston rings and cylinder wall. Cooling System: Grass, dirt, and oil are the enemies. As they accumulate, they may clog the rotating flywheel screen and collect on the cooling fins. Remove the blower housing and clean the screen and fins regularly. Overheating Over-heating shortens the life of an engine en-gine andis a common problem with riding mowers when the cooling system it neglected. 'Cleaning the Mower. Keep the area under the mower deck clean for efficient mowing. Always Al-ways detach the spark plug cable from the spark plug before working work-ing under the deck. Remove accumulated ac-cumulated grass before it molds and cakes. Mower Blade: Keep the blade sharp and balanced. A dull blade bruises the gras tips, takes more power and does a poor mowing job. An inexpensive blade balance can be purchased at most repair shops, or you can hang the blade on a nail. . The blade can be sharpened with a file or a grinding wheel. Try to remove the same amount of material from both sides to improve im-prove balance. Discard a worn blaae before it breaks and damages the mower housing or causes injury to someone near the mower. Tune-up: Point (older models), spark plug and carburetor car-buretor work may be in order. Get a manual and show your kids how easy it is. Of course, just to be sure, youH want them to make a complete test run on both the front and back yards. The University Center at Utah Valley Community College (UVCC) recently announced a new four-year degree in criminal justice to be offered at the College beginning this fall. The new degree is being offered of-fered at UVCC through Weber State University. The program concentrates on the area of law enforcement. Kathy Bybee, academic advi sor at the College, said one unique aspect of the criminal justice program pro-gram at UVCC is both lower and upper division classes can be taken simultaneously. The classes being offered this fall within the program are introduction intro-duction to criminal justice, criminal crimi-nal investigation, criminalistics, introduction to security management manage-ment and juvenile justice. Other four-year degrees of fered at UVCC through Weber State and Utah State Universities Universi-ties include electronic engineering engineer-ing technology, accounting and elementary education. For more information concerning con-cerning the four-year degree programs pro-grams and registration contact the academic advisor for the department de-partment or call the University Center at UVCC at 222-8000, extension ex-tension 8214. mm AUTO HOME BOATS BUSINESS LIFE SR-22 FILINGS MONTHLY PAYMENTS HEALTHACCIDENT BONDING MOTORCYCLES 1385 West 1 600 North, Orem on 1-15 Exit 276 Open 8 Until 6 Monday-Friday, 9 Until 1 Saturday ' IIMMI II ' III 111 slUMl i i -4) rsdkM ."'ii ..." 75 AMR REPRESENTING 24 COMPANIES OR ma SINCE 1961 Bob Taylor Brenda Nuttal LayneBowen Gary Mower Jed Miner Leo Bowen Anna Mclrrtire Barbara Bowen Tracy Dudley Wayne Rigby L. A. 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