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Stories By Steven Douglas

  • How To Install Trimmer Line For A Troy-Bilt Tb20cs

    How to Install Trimmer Line for a Troy-Bilt Tb20cs. The Troy-Bilt two-cycle gasoline trimmer model TB20CS utilizes a split line cutting attachment that makes cutting grass and weeds a very easy task to accomplish. This cutting attachment system is called the "EZ-Link" system, and allows a user to operate up to seven additional add-on cutting heads (purchased separately).

    By Steven Douglas November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • Assembly Instructions For A Casita Screenhouse

    Assembly Instructions for a Casita Screenhouse. Semi-permanent screen houses are an excellent way to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without being subject to the accompanying bugs and insects that seem to invade most outdoor festivities. Casita makes several models of easy-to-assemble screen houses that are perfect for summer retreats, recreational vehicle travels and general camping use. Because they are almost 90 percent assembled when purchased, users simply need a screwdriver to finish the assembly steps. Dis-assembly is also quick and easy to allow for seasonal storage.

    By Steven Douglas November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • How To Troubleshoot A Toro 450 GTS2 Mower That Won't Start

    How to Troubleshoot a Toro 450 GTS2 Mower That Won't Start. The Toro model 450 GTS2 walk behind mower comes equipped from the factory with a 4.5 horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine. These engines have been designed to withstand tremendous abuse, and survive on very little routine maintenance. If a problem does arise which prevents the mower from starting, there is a very simple troubleshooting sequence that most users can follow which will isolate the reason for not starting, and dictate the necessary steps to resolve the problem so that the mower can be made functional again.

    By Steven Douglas November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • How To Adjust The Drive Cable On A Craftsman Lawn Mower

    How to Adjust the Drive Cable on a Craftsman Lawn Mower. Craftsman cable-actuated lawn mowers provide users with a wide variety of mower cutting speeds in order to meet almost all home mowing requirements. The cable setting is factory adjusted at the time of manufacture, but periodic maintenance may still be required due to normal wear and tear of components if you cannot easily shift into all 6 speeds. Fortunately, Craftsman has made adjusting the speed mechanism very easy to do. It can be accomplished by most operators in under 10 minutes by following a few simple steps.

    By Steven Douglas September 3rd, 2020 Read More