Action Center Mobile Repair

09/25/2026

🔧 ACTION CENTER MOBILE REPAIR — BEFORE YOU PARK THAT MOWER, CHECK THE BATTERY…AND I DON’T JUST MEAN THE ONE UNDER THE SEAT. One of the biggest changes in outdoor power equipment is the amount of lithium-ion equipment now sitting beside our gasoline machines, and a July 9, 2026 CPSC recall covering about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools is a good reminder that battery storage deserves the same attention we give gasoline. The affected equipment includes certain trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws and pruning saws using Kobalt 24V batteries equipped with USB-C charging ports. CPSC says charging those batteries through the USB-C port while the battery is installed in the tool can cause a short circuit and create a fire hazard. Greenworks is providing replacement batteries to affected owners.

That doesn't mean lithium batteries are inherently unsafe, but it does mean don't improvise with battery charging. Use the charger and procedure specified by the manufacturer, inspect packs for cracking, swelling, impact damage or unusual heat, and don't keep using a battery that has obviously been damaged. If your particular model is under a safety recall, follow the manufacturer's recall instructions rather than trying to engineer your own fix.

And while you're getting the battery equipment ready for winter, don't forget the gasoline fleet. September in northern Utah is a perfect time to service the mower before parking it and test the snowblower and generator before you need them. Check engine oil, air filters, belts, blades, battery condition and fuel. Start the snowblower now and let it come completely up to operating condition. If it hunts, surges, dies when the choke comes off or won't start without repeated priming, fix it now. Those symptoms often point toward a fuel-delivery problem, but don't automatically throw a carburetor at it—restricted fuel flow, tank venting, intake leaks, ignition issues and governor problems can produce symptoms that look surprisingly similar.

For compatible gasoline-powered small engines that spend long periods sitting, Action Center Mobile Repair recommends 100LL Avgas and we carry it right on our service truck. It is ethanol-free and can be useful for seasonal equipment, but remember: 100LL contains lead. It is not suitable for every engine, catalyst or emissions system, and the equipment manufacturer's fuel requirements always come first.

My favorite time to discover that a snowblower doesn't run is September. My least favorite time is 6:00 in the morning with a foot of snow in the driveway. 😁

If your mower, zero-turn, generator, snowblower, pressure washer or other small-engine equipment needs attention, we come to you. Action Center Mobile Repair serves Weber County, Morgan County, North Davis County and nearby northern Utah communities. Call or text 801-876-3132.

09/24/2026

🔧 ACTION CENTER MOBILE REPAIR — A SAFETY RECALL WORTH CHECKING BEFORE FALL CLEANUP. If you own a newer STIHL BR 800 backpack blower, take a minute and check the serial number before firing it up for leaf season. STIHL and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have recalled about 47,800 BR 800 X Magnum and BR 800 C-E Magnum blowers because the internal fan wheel can break apart and create a laceration hazard. The affected serial-number range is 546515117 through 547916107. STIHL says owners of affected machines should stop using them immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and fan-wheel replacement if necessary. No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced.

This is also a good reminder that fall is the time to look over ALL your outdoor power equipment. Before putting the mower away, check the oil, air filter, belts, blades, battery and especially the fuel. Briggs & Stratton's current storage guidance says gasoline can begin degrading in as little as 30 days, potentially leaving gum and varnish in the fuel system and carburetor. Briggs recommends either properly treating fresh gasoline with stabilizer or, when storing without stabilizer, draining the fuel and running the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

At Action Center Mobile Repair, for many compatible small-engine applications that sit for long periods, we also recommend 100LL aviation gasoline because it is ethanol-free and has excellent storage stability. We carry 100LL Avgas right on our service truck. Remember, however, that 100LL contains lead, so it isn't appropriate for every engine or emissions system—always follow the equipment manufacturer's fuel requirements.

And don't forget the machine you're about to NEED rather than the one you're putting away. Now is a great time to pull out the snowblower and generator and actually start them. Finding out your snowblower has a plugged carburetor while it's 60 degrees outside is mildly annoying. Finding it out with 12 inches of snow in the driveway is a considerably different emotional experience. 😁

If your mower, snowblower, generator, pressure washer or other small-engine equipment needs service, you don't have to haul it to a shop—we come to you. Action Center Mobile Repair serves Morgan County, Weber County, North Davis County and surrounding Utah communities. Call or text 801-876-3132.

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Daily Engine Update

🔧 ACTION CENTER MOBILE REPAIR — IF YOU OWN AN ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER, TAKE 30 SECONDS AND LOOK AT THE PLUG. This month there have been several federal safety actions involving electric pressure washers, and the common problem is worth knowing about even if you don't own one of the recalled brands: GFCI protection. On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled LANCHEZ model KLC-BULL135C pressure washers because affected units lack an integral ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and an adequate-length power cord, creating a serious shock and electrocution hazard. Owners of affected machines are being told to stop using them and contact the company for a refund. Just one week earlier, on September 10, CPSC issued an even stronger warning concerning certain Le Hao Tool electric pressure washers sold on Amazon: stop using them immediately. Those machines also lack the required integral GFCI protection, and CPSC says the seller is no longer honoring the original recall obligations. Similar 2026 recalls have involved Steelite and Workbless pressure washers.

Why does this matter? A pressure washer combines electricity, water and a person standing on wet ground. A GFCI monitors the electrical current going out and coming back and can disconnect power when it detects current escaping through an unintended path. That little box on the cord isn't an inconvenience—it's an important part of the machine's electrical safety system. If your electric pressure washer was designed with a GFCI, don't bypass it, cut it off or replace it with an ordinary plug because it keeps tripping. A GFCI that trips repeatedly can be telling you there is a problem that needs to be diagnosed.

And here's the small-engine mechanic's side of the story: gasoline pressure washers have their own fall-storage problems. Don't leave questionable old gasoline sitting in the carburetor all winter and then be surprised when the engine surges, hunts or won't start next spring. For many compatible gasoline-powered small engines that spend considerable time sitting, Action Center Mobile Repair recommends 100LL aviation gasoline, and we carry Avgas right on our service truck. It is ethanol-free and offers excellent storage stability, but remember that 100LL contains lead. It is not appropriate for every engine, emissions system or application, so the manufacturer's fuel requirements always come first.

Whether it's a pressure washer, mower, zero-turn, generator, snowblower or other small-engine equipment, this is a great time of year to fix the problem before the machine gets parked for six months—or before the first snowstorm reminds you that the snowblower hasn't run since March. 😁

Action Center Mobile Repair comes to you throughout Morgan County, Weber County, North Davis County and nearby northern Utah communities. Call or text 801-876-3132.

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09/22/2026

One of the biggest causes of small-engine problems we see isn't the engine at all — it’s the gasoline sitting in it.

Regular pump gasoline can begin deteriorating surprisingly quickly, especially when equipment sits unused. Ethanol-blended fuel can also create additional problems in small-engine fuel systems during storage. That’s why, for many of the gasoline-powered small engines we service, we recommend 100LL aviation gasoline (Avgas) when the engine manufacturer and application allow it.

Why Avgas? 100LL is a highly controlled aviation fuel formulated for aircraft piston engines. It contains no ethanol, has excellent resistance to v***r lock, and is considerably more storage-stable than the typical gasoline coming out of an automotive pump. Properly stored Avgas can remain usable for extended periods, which makes it especially attractive for equipment that may sit for months at a time — generators, snowblowers, pressure washers, seasonal mowers and other small-engine equipment.

And despite the name “100 Low Lead,” don't misunderstand the “low lead” part: 100LL DOES contain lead. That means it is NOT appropriate for every engine or every application. It should not be used in equipment with catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, or anywhere the manufacturer specifically prohibits leaded fuel. Always follow the requirements for your particular engine.

For suitable equipment, though, we've had excellent results using Avgas in machines that spend a lot of their lives sitting and waiting to be needed. When that generator has been sitting for months and suddenly the power goes out, that's a lousy time to discover what stale gasoline did to the carburetor. 😁

Best of all, Action Center Mobile Repair carries 100LL Avgas right on our service truck, so ask us about it when we're servicing your equipment.

If your mower is surging, hunting, hard starting, only running with the choke on, or your generator has decided that today would be a wonderful day to take a vacation, give us a call. We come to you.

🔧 Action Center Mobile Repair
Serving Morgan County, Weber County, North Davis County and surrounding Utah communities.
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08/25/2026

Ode to Mowing the Lawn

Oh, mowing the lawn—what a glorious chore,
I climb on the mower and head off to war.
Ten minutes go by and I'm starting to wheeze,
My lungs fill with grass and I cough when I sneeze.

My eyes double up—twice swollen, twice red,
Like somebody pepper-sprayed half of my head.
I finish the yard looking battered and drawn—
But dang it, just LOOK at that beautiful lawn!

So next week I'll mount up and do it again,
With inhaler, eye drops, and questionable zen.
Some men risk their lives climbing Everest at dawn—
I risk mine every Tuesday… just mowing the lawn.

07/24/2026

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06/13/2026

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06/05/2026

Summer is here.
That means two things: The grass is growing.
Your mower has decided it no longer identifies as a mower.
If it starts hard, runs rough, quits hot, leaks fuel, or makes noises that concern the neighbors, give me a call.
Action Center Mobile Repair
Fixing machines and occasionally repairing the damage caused by YouTube mechanics since before it was cool.

05/21/2026

05/13/2026

☀️ Good morning from Action Center Mobile Repair ☀️

You know spring has officially arrived when the mower starts making sounds that belong in a horror movie. 😂

If your mower won’t start…
Your zero turn is shaking like it owes somebody money…
Or your carburetor has decided retirement sounded better than another summer…

We bring the shop to YOU. 🔧

No trailer.
No loading ramps.
No wrestling a dead mower into the truck while questioning every life choice that led to this moment. 😅

Professional on-site small engine repair done right the first time. Because grass keeps growing whether your equipment likes it or not. 🌱💨

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05/07/2026

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