| Golf course managers are responsible for | | | | reputation for building small engines that are less |
| replacing parts in their course mowers, golf carts, | | | | harsh on the environment because they give off |
| trucksters when they begin to or completely go | | | | less pollutants into the air and ground. They also |
| out. With proper maintenance, these kinds of | | | | tend to be more fuel efficient. |
| replacements happen fairly infrequently. The | | | | Get a Warranty |
| engine may seem like one of the most difficult | | | | Always look for a good warranty on any small |
| parts to replace because of the many details and | | | | engine. While new engines nearly always come |
| factors that make up a good engine. It does not | | | | with a 1-2 year warranty, rebuilt engines do not. |
| have to be difficult however. | | | | Always ask before purchasing to see what sort |
| When looking for a new or rebuilt small engine, | | | | of warranty you can be guaranteed. A warranty |
| there are several major factors to consider | | | | will help in the event that your rebuilt engine has |
| before making a purchase. Small engines vary | | | | an existing problem when it arrives or it ends up |
| depending on brand, size, and purpose of use but | | | | being the wrong model or fit for your needs. |
| basic quality factors should be considered | | | | Ask Questions |
| standard. Keep the following in mind as you look | | | | Buying a new or replacement small engine is an |
| for a replacement small engine. | | | | infrequent experience. Don't feel that you need to |
| Power and Durability | | | | know everything about them in order to make a |
| When looking at various brands of small engines | | | | good decision. If you are unsure about what to |
| or refurbished engines, gauge and compare the | | | | buy, look first at brands that you know have a |
| power levels. You want to make sure that your | | | | good reputation for creating robust, sturdy |
| replacement engine provides equal or better | | | | equipment that you can trust. Ask people you |
| power than your existing engine. Have your | | | | know what engine is in their carts, mower or |
| current engine make and model with you and ask | | | | other small engine equipped vehicle. Most will tell |
| your salesperson or online retailer how it | | | | you of a small handful of well-known, respected |
| compares to the one you are looking to purchase. | | | | brand names that you can then take to your |
| It should also be a durable piece of machinery. | | | | retailer or online sales person to see about |
| Ask someone knowledgeable about the life | | | | matching up a brand with the engine or rebuild kit |
| expectancy of various small engine models or | | | | you need. |
| rebuilt engines. Additionally make sure that it can | | | | When purchasing new small engines or when |
| withstand heavy use in various weather and | | | | buying rebuilt small engines, take the time to |
| terrain conditions. | | | | assess some of these key factors before making |
| Environmental Impact | | | | a purchasing decision. This way you will increase |
| It is good to understanding how environmentally | | | | your chances of getting the best, most reliable |
| friendly the new or rebuilt engine is. Brands like | | | | piece of machinery possible. |
| Kohler and Briggs & Stratton have a | | | | |