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equipment matters and air intake – need to be cleaned daily, Rohrbach says. To make sure the deck is free of debris, Cuzzort recommends using a blower to clean it out. He also suggests using a scraper or flat tool to keep the area under the mower deck clean. 4 Use the right lubricants WANT TO SEE MORE? Visit totallandscapecare.com/mower-maintenance to watch maintenance videos and get more tune-up tips. vistapro.com With ethanol mixes becoming more of an issue for small-engine equipment, it is important for landscapers to pay attention to what they are putting in their mowers. "If a machine was stored during the winter with ethanol in it, drain and refill it," Rohrbach says. For liquidcooled engines, he suggests landscapers look at a manual to determine the mix of antifreeze and water. Honda Power Equipment, which asks operators to not use more than 10-percent ethanol in their Honda mowers, recommends storing gasoline in a clean, plastic, sealed container to help prevent rust and metallic contaminants from entering the fuel system. Air and sunlight can cause gas to deteriorate faster, as well. If there is fuel left in a storage container at the end of the year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests adding the gasoline to a car's gas tank – if the tank if fairly full and the fuel is appropriate for the vehicle. tlc Bookmark this page so you can experience the value of partnering with Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting again and again. Whether you're looking for architectural or landscape lighting solutions, what you'll discover at this address is an uncompromising commitment to support your ongoing success. 800-766-8478 | www.vistapro.com Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit TLCrequest.com M A R C H 2013 Untitled-70 1 TLC0313_EquipMatters2.indd 49 TotalLa nd s ca p e C a re . c o m 49 2/20/13 9:02 AM VISTA PRO: 1/2 Pg. Island–Website Print Ad; Final 2-5-13 PUBS: Total Landscape Care; 4-color; 1/2 page Island SIZE: Half Page Island; Size= 4.5" x 7.375" tall, No Bleed Swanson Russell JOB # V800-029291-13_TLC 2/22/13 11:47 AM

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• Cover Story: Plant Trends for 2013: Find new varieties for your planting projects .
• Business Bests: Jump on the Social Media Band Wagon- 5 ways to market your business and connect with customers.
• Equipment Matters: Cut Back on Down Time: Enhance the life of your mower with these maintenance tips.
• Breaking Ground: Time to Socialize: Use the Internet advancements to your benefit.
• Editors Picks: Make your workday a little easier with these new products.
• Safety Watch: Chainsaw Kickback: Keep both hands on this hand-held machine.
• Landscaper of the Year Finalist: Quick Learning Curve: At a young, Michael McAfee establishes his commercial landscaping services as a thriving business.
• Chemical Care: Lights Out for Mole Crickets: Methods for controlling these Coastal Plain pests.
• Featured: Product Section: Lawn Maintenance- Equipment and products to keep the lawn looking its best year round.
• Portfolio: Crystal-Clear View: Homeowners can enjoy the view of this hardscape project from afar.