Red Isle Small Engine Repair Shop

09/08/2026

John Deere ZTrak Z915B

09/05/2026

Don't park it dirty. Winterize the tractor first.

The mowing is nearly done — and how you put your lawn tractor away this month decides what kind of spring you get. A machine stored tired, dirty and full of old fuel spends the winter quietly working against itself. Twenty minutes of care now, or a shop visit in April when everyone else needs one too.

1. Treat or drain the fuel
Gas left sitting turns to varnish and gums the carburetor — the single most common reason a tractor won't start in spring. Add stabilizer and run it through, or drain the tank dry.

2. Change the oil while it's warm
Used oil carries acid and moisture. Leaving it in the crankcase for five idle months etches bearings and cylinder walls. Fresh oil and a new filter cost less than one repair.

3. Clean the deck, sharpen the blades
Packed grass holds moisture against bare metal all winter and rusts a deck from the inside. Scrape it out, and get the blades sharpened and balanced now instead of in the queue.

4. Battery, filters, tires, grease
Pull the battery onto a tender, swap the air filter and plug, top the tires, grease the fittings, and cover it in a dry spot off bare concrete.

Why now, not later: spring is when every tractor in the county arrives at once, and a two-week wait lands right when the grass is growing fastest. Fall service is quicker, cheaper, and it's the difference between turning the key and making a phone call.

Not sure where to start — or would you rather hand us the keys? Book a fall winterization service and we'll do the whole checklist, blades included.

Message us, comment below, or stop in. Your tractor will thank you in April. 🌱

09/04/2026

At the bench working on a Husqvarna 444

09/03/2026

Carburetor cleaning due

09/02/2026

I got yard machine lawn tractor twins at the shop today

09/01/2026

Just finished changing belts and new blades on this Husqvarna Lawn Tractor.

08/30/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season Isn't Over — Is Your Generator Ready? 🌀

When the power goes out, your portable generator needs to start on the first pull — not the third, fourth, or not at all. Don't wait until the storm is on your doorstep to find out it won't run.

✅ Fresh oil and filters
✅ Clean carburetor (old fuel gums them up fast)
✅ New spark plug
✅ Tested under load
✅ Fuel system check

A generator that's been sitting in the shed since last season needs some love before it's asked to keep your fridge running and lights on for days at a time.

At Red Isle Small Engine Repair, we service generators of all makes and models so you can trust yours will be ready when you need it most. Don't wait for the storm warnings — shops fill up fast once a hurricane is in the forecast!

📞 Call or stop by today to schedule your generator service.

⛽ Stay powered. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

John Deere X345 Lawn Tractor in the shop. Issue: Electric clutch and blades won’t turn on.

08/27/2026

Benchmark 42” Lawn Tractor all finished. Fuel Solenoid and Ignition switch faulty.