Service

We offer expert service and repairs on the following brands :

We carry a wide range of parts for:

• Briggs & Stratton
• Kohler
• Tecumseh
• Wisconsin
• Continental
• Kawasaki
• Honda
• Lombardini
• Robin
• Onan

BLOWERS

• A blower’s biggest enemy is dust. If your air filter is clogged and your machine is running poorly NEVER remove the air filter and leave it out. Replace it immediately.

Chainsaws

• Check your sprocket, chain and bar. Never cut wood with a dull chain. A dull chain is more dangerous that a sharp one. Saws need to use bar and chain oil not 30W automotive oil for the bar and chain. Bar and chain lube contains tack additives that the lube on the bar and chain so the chain does not run or fly off the grove of the bar. This prolongs the life of the sprocket, bar and chain. If you are experiencing chain stretch, check the type if bar and chain oil you are using.

Line Trimmers

• Over length cutting line is a major cause of problems in the line trimmers causing clutch failures to scoring of cylinders and pistons from over heating. Line should be around 7” in length or the length from the head to the guard.
• If the cutting line is brittle and breaking, try soaking it in water for several hours or overnight. Storing line in a can of water when not in use is the best of preserving it.

Generators

• When using generators always balance your loads on 120-volt receptacles evenly so as to not over heat one of the two stator windings.

Mowers

• Properly sharpened mower blades on mowers will reduce engine overloads. A good way to tell if a blade needs sharpening is if there is any fraying on the end of the cut blade of grass, it’s time to get it sharpened.
• If you have a wide body mower, check the wheel drive belts as they tend to slip in wet grass. Make sure the blade spindle is greased on a regular basis because water tends to get into the bearing housing.
• All commercial machines are built to handle heavy daily usage but they require daily maintenance. One simple thing is to grease the numerous zerk fittings located on most if the major pivot points of the unit. A weekly lube with a grease gun at all these points will keep down the failure of premature wear of these components.
• Keep your lawn mower bag in good condition. A dirt clogged bag will not allow the air from under the lawn mower to pass through it and thus not allow cut grass to be forced up into the bag.

OIL

• One oil is not the same as the next for your 2-cycle equipment. Use only name brand (e.g. Opti-2, Tanaka, Husqvarna XP) 2-cycle mix. Generic brands that just say 2-cycle oil do not contain the necessary stabilizers and high temperature additives for air cooled equipment. Some of these generic brands are designed for outboard motors that are water cooled and run at lower operating temperatures

GAS

• Using starting fluid on small engines is harmful to your piece of equipment! Starting fluid removes all the oil and lubrication from the aluminum and chrome plated cylinder walls. A better alternative is a 2-cycle mix which will give lubrication and also has enough flammability to start your small engine.
• All gasoline today is formulated for the automotive industry. Purchase gas from a major supplier. Fuel starts to go bad in 30 days. Stale fuel causes gun and varnish which creates deposits on the engine’s valves and in carburetor jets and passages. Always have a fuel stabilizer in the fuel
• If you have any metal gas cans you should consider changing over to plastic cans. This will prevent condensation and water in the fuel.
• NEVER use non-approved containers for storing fuel.

• When replacing spark plugs in your equipment, it is critical that the proper plug be installed. Be sure that you visually check the spark plug thread length and tip configuration so that they are identical with that of the old plug. This will ensure that internal engine damage does not occur due to the wrong plug being used. If you are unsure if the plug you are replacing is the correct one, consult your owner’s manual or contact us and we will provide you with the information needed.
• To keep batteries in top shape during the off season months you should charge the battery for 12-16 hours with a 1-amp charger once a month to keep the battery at full charge and ready for the use in the spring/winter.
• When you need to transport you lawn mower and it is necessary to collapse the handles, do not collapse the handles in the middle. This make a very sharp bend in the control cable and will cause the cables to wear prematurely by putting a kink in the cable or possibly breaking the external housing of the cable.
• If there is ever any question in your mind about maintenance and operation of your outdoor power equipment please consult Lambert. We are factory certified and attend yearly service schools for the manufactures they represent. We are the experts in the field and would be more than happy to answer any question or demonstrate proper use of your tool. Our technicians know more and have more experience than any sales person at any mass merchandiser. We will give you proper answers and if we do not have an answer, we will find the answer for you

• Product care is very important. It can mean the difference between 10 years and 1 year (with very poor care).
• There are a few obvious points to prolong the life of your product.
• Service the unit regularly.
• Keep your blades sharp.
• Clean the deck of your mower often.
• Lube all cables.
• Check and clean the air filter often.

• Know your controls. Know how to stop the engine quickly in the case of an emergency.
• Make sure mowing area is clear of loose objects.

PLEASE NOTE

• Children (and other objects) must be a safe distance from you at all times when using any powered garden equipment.
• Flying rocks, twigs and even loose blades are a regular occurrence when using all powered garden equipment.