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John Deere and Company in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling certain 3203 Series compact utility tractors. The hydrostratic forward and reverse pedal are connected to the control levers by way of two screws per pedal. In some instances the screws can back out far enough that they can become wedged […]

I recently had the opportunity to email Richard Murphy over at the LawnBlog and he has agreed to write some posts for OPE Daily and I will hopefully be sending him some articles as well.
Richard is the author of the LawnBlog and owner of Murphy Property Maintenance based out of Meaford, ON. He has the […]

What to charge? Bidding jobs accurately is one of the most crucial, and often most difficult, aspects of new contractors.
There are many methods of number crunching, from job estimating software to the more “creative” guess-based formulas. Before you can be profitable, your job must recoup your three main costs: labor, equipment, and general and administrative. […]

I don’t know if I am more shocked that this is a viable business or that I didn’t think of it first.
Contrary to articles, posts, and reports the world over. Tiger Time Lawncare is not franchising. At least, not yet. I am not the first to write about this… marketing (genius or stunt?) idea, but […]

Here is a brief description of common four-stroke oils for your power equipment. This information can be found on Briggs & Stratton’s Customer Support site. As usual, consult your owner’s manual for specific requirements.

Oil Recommendation

SAE 30 40 °F and higher (5 °C and higher) is good for all purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F […]

Here’s a big one I haven’t touched on in this series of easy maintenance. Properly storing your equipment goes a long way to protecting your investment and reducing problems when you go to use the equipment again.
By performing some simple seasonal maintenance in the spring, fall, or whenever you plan to store your equipment for […]