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SEASON OFF RIGHT As temperatures rise, landscapers are preparing for another busy season of grounds maintenance. An important part of having equipment ready for these jobs includes performing preventive maintenance checks on the engines powering these devices. A quick, routine engine-maintenance check can prevent costly re- pairs and downtime, say experts at Honda Power Equipment. They suggest checking/adding engine and reduction case oil and looking at foam pre-cleaner and paper element cleaners. Also, in- spect for loose bolts, fasteners and fuel and oil leaks – this may require tilting the equipment to see all sides of the engine.
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COLORFUL MULCH Everlast Mulch's Everlast Kids ADA rubber playground
mulch uses 1-inch rubber pieces. This product will not mi- grate like smaller mulches. The mulch is available in colors such as cedar red, turf green, mocha brown, southern cy- press, ocean blue, black onyx and natural black.
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SPREAD PRODUCTS Earthway Products' 2170PRO-SS commercial push spreader fea-
tures a stainless-steel chassis, 100-pound rust-proof poly hopper and Ev-N-Spred Pro dual port shut-off system. Designed to evenly spread granular products, use it to apply pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and ice-control products.
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