Q: How long is gasoline good for? What about E10 ethanol gas?
A: The new E10 ethanol gasoline gets stale much quicker than non-ethanol gas. Ethanol gas gets stale after only 1-2 months, even in a sealed gas can. When gas gets stale, it will cause the rubber components is your fuel system to go bad. The #1 problem we see with equipment brought in for repair is fuel related. The use of fuel stabilizer generally doubles the life of your fuel. Remember, fuel stabilizer must be added when the fuel is fresh. It does not make already stale fuel fresh again. Many of our customers buy non-ethanol gas (availabe at most boat harbor gas pumps) which will stay fresh for up to a year.

Q: Does my weed eater need grease?
A: Yes. There is a gearcase at the bottom of the shaft that will need grease preriodically. Check your owners manual for details. Failure to grease the gearcase will cause very costly damage. A few dollars in grease today will save you hunderds of dollars in repairs tomorrow.

Q: Can i use motor oil in my chain saw instead of bar & chain lubricant?
A: Using motor oil is better than using no oil at all, however using bar & chain lubricant will greatly prolong the life of your bar & chain. Professional tree trimmers will tell you - using bar & chain lubricant instead of motor oil SAVES them money in the long run.

Q: What are the advantages or disadvantages or a 4-stroke over a 2-stroke?
A: Advantages: 4-strokes have more torque, are quieter, use less gasoline, and on some models require no mixing of gas & oil. Disadvantages: 4-strokes have more moving parts (valves) and are generally heavier than their 2-stroke counterparts.

Q: How long is my warranty and what is covered?
A: Most consumer warranties are 1 or 2 years parts & labor. Most commercial warranties are 90 days parts & labor. Warranties vary from brand to brand and model to model, please check your owner's manual for your particular machines warranty. Remember, a warranty is different than a guarantee. A warranty covers manufacturing defects only. A warranty does not cover abuse, service, normal wear & tear.

Q: Do you sell and ship to the outer islands?
A: Yes, we sell and ship parts and equipment to the outer islands almost every day. We can take your credit card over the phone. Parts are usually shipped USPS Priority Mail for a small S&H fee. Equipment can be shipped air freight or Young Brothers. We charge a $20 drop off fee and ship "freight collect". You pay the actual shipping charges on your end.

Q: Do you offer delivery service?
A: We offer delivery service for new equipment and pick up & delivery for repair jobs. Delivery service is free with a minimum $1,000 purchase, otherwise please call for rates.

Q: Is the MPH rating on a blower important?
A: The MPH (speed) rating is not as important as the CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating. The CFM is the amount of air being moved. A blower with a high MPH rating but a low CFM rating will not perform as well as a blower with a low MPH rating and a high CFM rating.

Q: My machine seems sluggish or low on power. What could cause that?
A: On 2 cycle machines, you may want to check for a clogged muffler screen. It is located on your muffler where the exhaust comes out. Remove the screen to check if it is clogged. If the screen is clogged, simply clean it with a wire brush and replace it. Do not remove the screen and run the machine without it. Besides being a fire hazard, it may cause your muffler to clog, which could be a very costly repair.

Q: What is better, round line or square line?
A: It depends who you ask. Some users prefer round line, some prefer square line. Generally we recommend round line in manual or tap heads where you have to wind the line on a spool, and square line for fixed line heads.

Q: Is it worth it to have my chain saw chain sharpened?
A: Yes. A properly sharpened chain saw chain will be as good as new. Chains can be sharpened several times before they need to be replaced. Sharpening costs about half the price of a new chain. Save even more by sharpening your own chains.