tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post5597077336433005416..comments2023-09-29T18:37:14.377+10:00Comments on Eight Acres: Small motors - for occasional operatorsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-82260993941627333812011-12-02T16:39:47.267+10:002011-12-02T16:39:47.267+10:00The mechanical engineer in me wants me to point ou...The mechanical engineer in me wants me to point out that the correct term for a device that converts chemical energy to kinetic energy is an engine rather than a motor. A motor is a device that converts electric energy to kinetic energy. I'm not sure how a pneumatic motor fits in as they only really are more of a turbine turning air movement into rotational or linear kinetic energy. I digress. Otherwise thanks for the helpful tips Liz!<br /><br />From BurtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-43700830633145667042011-12-01T06:17:47.854+10:002011-12-01T06:17:47.854+10:00Two strokes can be the most annoying things. I had...Two strokes can be the most annoying things. I had fun with the small generator I use for power tools last time I went to the property.<br />Because it only gets used occasionally sometimes the oil left in it separates from the fuel again and when you go to use it, it smokes and clogs the carby.<br />I had that damn carby off cleaning out all the tiny orifices so many times until I finally found the right needle and seat that had been blocked.<br />Stihl advises to drain the fuel if you will be storing for a while. But the one hung lo genny has no easy way to drain the tank so I usually just leave it and deal with it when I have to.<br />Another thing I have learnt is don't sit engines where they can suck up dirt.Even if you have a good air filter there's a lot of other parts moving or otherwise that can be affected. Put a sheet of fibro or timber under them rather than sit them in the dirt.gullygunyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188145333933067606noreply@blogger.com