Small engine repair
Small Engine Repair Services
From lawn mowers to generators - we keep your equipment running.
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Small Engine Repair in Gurnee, IL
Small engines power the equipment that keeps your property maintained. When your lawn mower won’t start, your snow blower quits, or your generator fails, you need it fixed fast.
At McClure’s Garage, we repair small engines on a wide range of outdoor power equipment.
EQUIPMENT WE SERVICE
Lawn & Garden:
– Push mowers
– Self-propelled mowers
– Riding mowers and lawn tractors
– Zero-turn mowers
– String trimmers / weed eaters
– Leaf blowers
– Chain saws
– Hedge trimmers
– Tillers and cultivators
– Edgers
Snow Removal:
– Single-stage snow blowers
– Two-stage snow blowers
– Three-stage snow blowers
Other Equipment:
– Portable generators
– Pressure washers
– Log splitters
– Chipper/shredders
– Go-karts and mini bikes
OUR SMALL ENGINE SERVICES
- Tune-Up Service
- New spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, oil change, blade sharpening, and carburetor adjustment.
- Carburetor Service
- We clean, rebuild, and replace carburetors.
- Starting Problems
- We diagnose and repair ignition, fuel, and compression issues.
- Engine Repair
- From minor repairs to complete rebuilds.
- Fuel System Service
- We clean fuel systems, replace fuel lines, and restore proper fuel delivery.
- Electrical Repair
- Ignition systems, charging systems, electric starters.
- Blade Sharpening
- We sharpen and balance blades for a clean cut.
- Belt & Cable Replacement
- Drive belts, deck belts, throttle cables, clutch cables.
- Seasonal Prep
- Winterization and spring preparation.
COMMON PROBLEMS
- Won’t start – Usually fuel, spark, or compression related
- Runs rough – Dirty carburetor, bad fuel, or ignition issues
- Dies under load – Fuel delivery or governor problems
- Smokes excessively – Could be oil, fuel, or internal wear
- Vibrates badly – Bent blade, loose components, or engine damage
- Won’t stay running – Carburetor or fuel system issues
BRANDS WE SERVICE
- Engines: Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Kohler, Kawasaki, Tecumseh, LCT
- Equipment: Toro, Honda, Craftsman, John Deere, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Ariens, Snapper, MTD, Murray
SEASONAL TIPS
Before Storage (Fall/Winter):
– Run fuel out or add stabilizer
– Change oil while engine is warm
– Clean debris from cooling fins
– Remove battery and store indoors
Before the Season (Spring):
– Fresh fuel
– Check oil level
– Inspect air filter
– Check blade condition (mowers)
– Test operation before you need it
