Jack Gerard

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Stories By Jack Gerard

  • How A Governor On A Briggs & Stratton Engine Works

    How a Governor on a Briggs & Stratton Engine Works. The governor system on a Briggs & Stratton engine is designed to keep the engine that it is attached to from operating at too high of a speed. This prevents excess fuel usage, unnecessary engine wear and can also help to prevent accidents and injuries that can result from a lawn mower or other component using a Briggs & Stratton engine accelerating at too high of a speed.

    By Jack Gerard November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • How To Remove Algae Mold On The Lawn

    How to Remove Algae Mold on the Lawn. If your lawn appears to have a slimy mold growing in it, the problem may be algae. As it dries, this algae covering becomes a black crust that covers the soil in the affected areas. This crust makes it difficult for water to penetrate the soil, potentially damaging your lawn by cutting grass roots off from the water they need to survive. If left untreated, algae can result in brown patches in your lawn as the grass dries out.

    By Jack Gerard September 6th, 2022 Read More