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3 Helpful Steps to Winterize Your Commercial Lawn Mower

Here are 3 simple steps you can take to store your lawn mower before winter arrives. Taking these steps will ensure that you can get your mower up and running without issue next lawn mowing season, along with getting more time out of your equipment.

Step 1: Prepare Your Battery For Storage

By disconnecting the battery on your mower, you can ensure that its charge and the battery itself will last longer. When a battery is connected to the mower, it will slowly drain over time. While an unplugged battery will also drain over time, it will do so much slower. To help prevent this from happening you can start your mower once a month and let it run for about 10-15 minutes to keep the battery charged when it’s not being used.

Step 2: Clean Your Equipment

If you are looking for your equipment to last for years to come, the last thing you want to do is leave grass on it, especially on your mower’s deck. Make sure to give your commercial equipment a final bath before storing it away for the winter! Leaving caked on grass on your mower will retain moisture, and corrode your lawn mowers deck, and other parts prematurely.

Step 3: Service Your Mower

If you are looking to go above and beyond, you should definitely plan on getting a complete service on your lawn mower before it goes into hibernation during the winter season. This will leave you better prepared for the next mowing season.

You will want to take the time to change your oil, replace your fuel filter, sharpen your blades, level your deck, and grease all your lawnmower’s joints. Taking the time to handle these service points now, will allow you to hit the ground running next mowing season.

With over 40 years in business, we are your one stop shop for all your outdoor power equipment. Our product lineup has a variety of new equipment from top brands including Toro, Cub Cadet, Stihl, Exmark, Honda Mowers, Honda Snow blowers, Honda Generators, Echo, Hustler Turf, Walker Mowers, Troy Bilt, Scag, Boss Snowrator & Boss Snowplows. We’ll always have something to meet your needs and budget.

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Check Out the Features of the BOSS Snowrator and Snowplow

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We are starting to approach one of our favorite times of the year, snow season! However, winter may not be favored by those who prefer warm temperatures. Here at Suburban Lawn Equipment our team has the opportunity to share our knowledge to help ensure that you have a safe, delightful and hassle-free winter. We have provided 2 videos on our BOSS products. Learn more about how to mount a Boss Snowplow and advantages of the new Boss Snowrator!

Boss Snowrator

When this winter season hits and the first snow blast happens you want to make sure you have the right products that will help you clear the snow. If you ask a snow and ice contractor about how to manage sidewalks, they will inform you about its many challenges. However, The BOSS Snowrator will reduce the need for shovels, maximizing productivity and efficiency. This could be used in metro, commercial or residential environments, where clean and clear walking surfaces are always the top priority. The Snowrator quickly deploys to plow and de-ice surface area- effectively reducing the need for shovels. A Snowrator will save you time with its many features like, allowing the operator to brine, spread, and plow at the same time to maximize on-the-job productivity and profitability. Check out this video on The BOSS Snowrator in action!

Mounting BOSS Snowplows

Making sure to know how to mount your BOSS snow plow to your trailer is very critical to do prior to the first snowfall. If you want a snow plow that can do a little more than just a regular straight blade you may want to check out the Boss V Blade. This blade works just like a straight blade and can move side to side without any mechanics. However, they have an extra feature which is scooping. We have an instructional video that will explain how easy you can do this, along with advantages to the Boss V blade! Check it out below!

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See What Our STIHL Customers Are Saying About Us!

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Suburban Lawn Equipment of Delaware is proud to be an Authorized STIHL Dealer and we are honored having the opportunity to be a retailer of the STIHL product line. Suburban Lawn Equipment provides many services that the big box chain stores cannot match. We are confident that our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be ready to help you select the equipment that meets your specific lawn care needs. From the quality of our dedicated staff to the quality of the STIHL line of products, Delaware’s best commercial and residential lawn equipment providers have what STIHL customers need to get the job done quickly and efficiently.

Our lawn equipment business has received many nice reviews throughout the years as an authorized STIHL dealer! We want to take the time and acknowledge our loyal customers for supporting our independent retail store! Watch the video below showcasing a few of our customers’ positive reviews about our superior service as a local independent STIHL dealer! Make sure to check out all of our reviews.

See What Our STIHL Customers Are Saying

In support of independent retail stores across the country, STIHL is a proud sponsor of Independent We Stand – a nationwide movement supporting independently owned businesses and the role they serve in local economies. You can continue to support the cause by shopping at your area’s locally owned businesses, including your neighborhood independent STIHL Dealer.

From all of us at Suburban Lawn Equipment, Thank you for all the positive feedback! Keep supporting your local independent retailer!

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Tips and Tricks for Preparing Your Snow Thrower for Winter

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There is no worse feeling than being stuck with a driveway full of snow and a broken snow thrower. This is why it is so important to service your snow thrower throughout the year and perform proactive maintenance. If you do not service your machine routinely, it will not continue to work and perform in the way you want it to. Even though it is August, now is the time to start preparing your snow thrower for the winter. Here are some tips and tricks:

Check Oil Level

You will first want to check the oil level on your snow thrower and make sure it is up to level. You turn and pull it out the dip-stick just as you would on a car. Check the level and determine if you need to add more oil.

Check Fuel

Next up is to check the fuel. You may have fuel in the thrower from last year, if it smells off, you should drain it and add new gas. To drain the fuel, you will want to make sure you have a good sized drain pan. Unscrew the nut underneath the carburetor, and place the drain pan underneath.

Once you have drained the snow thrower of the fuel, you can add the new fuel. You can add gas and also add StarTron. This stabilizes the gas and also cleans out what is left within the carburetor. Gas normally has a shelf-life of 30-60 days. You can also purchase TruFuel which lasts longer than gas. This can be a great option for snow throwers, as you do not need gas as often as you would for a car.

Check Controls

Now that you have oil and gas in the snow thrower you will want to make sure the machine turns on and check the controls. Make sure that both the auger and transmission engage.

Check Chute

You will now want to check and ensure that your chutes turn properly and the directional parts work as well.

Service Check at Suburban Lawn

If you are still having trouble with your snow thrower or just want to get it checked out by a professional team before the winter, bring it in to Suburban Lawn Equipment today. We service all equipment we sell so we are more than happy to help you service your snow thrower and other equipment.

For more in-depth and visual tips and tricks you can check out this video. If you are looking to purchase a snow thrower before the winter, we have a wide selection to choose from.

Five Reasons You Should Invest In A Pressure Washer

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While pressure washers may seem expensive, they really are worth the investment. Suburban has a variety of pressure washers to choose from. Here are five reasons why a pressure washer is a good investment.

1. Keeps you and your family healthy

Allergens like pollen, mildew, algae and mold often settle in the crevices on the exteriors of homes. Pressure washing your home every so often can help to eliminate these allergens and alleviate any pesky allergy symptoms. Pressure washing is a great way to reduce symptoms during allergy season.

2. Increases property value

Pressure washing your home can immediately increase curb appeal and property value. It is a simple task that can really go a long way. It is also a necessary task before painting or renovating the exterior of your home, so you can be one step ahead when preparing for updates to your home.

3. Saves you money in the long run

Hiring a pressure washing service can be expensive. The national average cost of a pressure washing service is $299. By purchasing a Hustler pressure washer from Suburban Lawn Equipment, after two uses you will already have made up the cost. By pressure washing regularly you can save on repair bills.

4. Prevents damage and helps with proactive maintenance

The dirt, mold, mildew and debris that can accumulate on the exterior of homes can cause many larger issues when not properly taken care of. By being proactive you can reduce the risk of these issues and save yourself some time and money. A pressure washer makes this process much easier than doing much of the cleaning by hand.

5. Most efficient for cleaning exteriors

A pressure washer is the most efficient way to clean not only the exterior of your home but other aspects of your property like; driveways, curbs, steps, decks, patios and outdoor furniture. Using a pressure washer makes these tasks much easier.

Keeping your family healthy and your house looking great can be easy when you buy a pressure washer from Suburban Lawn Equipment! Check out our current special on Hustler pressure washers and stop by and speak with one of our sales specialists today. They will help you select the right pressure washer for your needs. We fully service all the equipment we sell, to ensure your equipment lasts for years to come.

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Want to win a Grand Prize worth $250? Check out an Opportunity to Win Today!

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Nominate your Dad for “Father Mows Best” and Submit your Photo to Win the Grand Prize!

Father Mows Best Contest

Do you have “rad dad” that loves their lawn? Nominate them for the “Father Mows Best” contest with WJBR and submit their picture today! Whichever photo gets the most votes wins a $250 Grand Prize!

This Father’s Day, dad should have the day off! But, if he still feels the need to be Master of his lawn, you can help him do it in style in our Father’s Mows Best Photo Contest.

Submit a picture of dad and his lawn below or on the JBR Mobile App for a chance to win dad a Stihl Blower and a $50 Gift Card to Suburban Lawn.

While you may notice he spends a lot of time on the lawn, staring at the lawn and really admiring his lawn, remember that voting starts right away. The contest runs from June 7-20 and listeners can vote every hour. The winner will be announced June 21^st at 8a.m.

The sooner you submit a picture, the better your chances are to win!

Maintain Commercial Power Equipment to Extend its Lifespan

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Commercial lawn and landscaping equipment is a big investment. Maintaining commercial power equipment properly to keep it running smooth and making it last longer is a no brainer. Just as vehicles stop running smoothly without regular maintenance, tune ups and oil changes, so will outdoor power equipment.

Properly Maintain Outdoor Power Equipment to Extend its Lifespan

Brian Downes is a service technician from Suburban Lawn Equipment and he does a terrific job explaining how you can extend the life of your commercial power equipment with a few simple tips and tricks. He discusses air filters, valves, clutches, blades, & much more. Please watch:

Our product lineup has a variety of new and used equipment from top brands including Toro, Cub Cadet, Stihl, Exmark, Honda Engines, Honda Power Equipment, Echo, Grasshopper, Hustler Turf, Walker Mowers, Troy Bilt, Scag & Boss Snowplows. We’ll always have something to meet your needs and budget.

Your One Stop Shop for All Your Outdoor Power Equipment Needs!

More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.

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Customer Appreciation Days at Suburban Lawn Equipment

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Our Annual Commercial Open House starts Wednesday, March 9th!

March 9th – 11th, 2022 – Wednesday through Friday

We hope to see you then!

Select Dealers Each Day:

Wednesday March 9th ~ SCAG
Thursday March 10th ~ EXMARK & ECHO
Friday March 11th ~ HUSTLER & STIHL

What you can expect at our Customer Appreciation Event:

15% off parts
0% Financing up to 48 months
Refreshments
Grand Prize Giveaway!

Make sure to FOLLOW US on Facebook!

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8 Easy Ways to Market Your Landscaping Business

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If you are serious about your landscaping business and want to get more customers this upcoming growing season, now is the time to strategize and lock in new clients. Focus on ways to market your landscaping business before the big rush gets here.

Get Started on Marketing Your Landscape Business Early

Once the grass starts to green and the weather warms up, you will be too busy to focus in on your marketing strategy. At Suburban, we believe that growing a lawn care business is a lot like growing a garden. You need to nurture it,

Do you wish to market your landscaping business in order to get it the next level?

Consider these marketing tips that will connect you with more customers and bring you more sales!

8 Easy Ways to Market Your Landscaping Business

1) Brand Recognition – Get ahead of the pack by creating an attractive name and logo for your landscaping business. Professional logos transfer well to all sorts of advertising mediums, such as trucks, flyers, stationary, website and apparel.

The more you circulate yourself across a variety of platforms, the greater your name and brand recognition will become.

2) Website – Many landscapers discount the importance of having a user-friendly up-to-date website. This is a mistake. Expectations are a lot higher than they were even 5 years ago. Many of your clientele will prefer to contact you in their free time after business hours. A website contact form presents them with an opportunity to contact you during off hours.

3) Directory Listings – Much as we would like to think the landscaping business is word-of-mouth (and it is), if you want to branch out then correctly listing your business in directories such as Google, Bing, Yelp is a good start.

4) Yard Signs – Professional-looking lawn signs are a great way of showing y our business side, especially when your former clients agree to display them in their own yards. Also, potential new clients will know right away what your business is all about – they can see results right in front of them!

5) Magnetic Signs – Simply put your logo and contact information on the truck (as a bumper sticker) or on a side of the vehicle for free advertising!

6) Direct mailing – Believe it or not, another successful way to reach more potential customers is through direct mail postcards targeting your geographic market. Check out some of these landscaping postcard samples to get ideas.

7) Fliers and Door Hangers – Believe it or not, some people still prefer to receive a paper copy of whatever you’re trying to sell! Get fliers and door hangers and pass them out in your neighborhood. Even better if you offer an incentive like a special discount for first time customers. Don’t forget to include a detachable business card for future reference.

8) Get Social – Sharing your before and after pictures on social media channels is an invaluable marketing tool. Engage your customers and they will cheer you on. Don’t be afraid to share, post, tweet, and simply have fun with it!

So, there you have it. 8 simple ways to market your landscaping business at a very affordable price. Of course, getting involved within the community that your business services will create good will and increase your brand’s impression.

Suburban Lawn is Here for Your Landscaping Business

Those of us at Suburban Lawn Equipment like to think of ourselves as partners enablers for the success of landscaping businesses in our area. We strive to provide quality equipment, service and maintenance to commercial and residential customers in northern Delaware and the Tristate area.

If you need help getting the right equipment or maybe just a little friendly advice on how to best market your landscaping business, get in touch:

CALL 302-998-7700

SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700

Why Winter Commercial Lawn Mower Maintenance Matters

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To provide your customers with quality lawn care services, you must keep your equipment well maintained. Commercial law mower maintenance keeps your mower clean, in great condition, and running efficiently season after season. Since winter is slower for lawn care companies, it’s the perfect time to prepare the mower for spring.

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Commercial Lawn Mower Maintenance Extends Its Lifespan

All mowers endure their fair share of wear and tear, and commercial mowers are certainly no exception. While mowers don’t last forever, you shouldn’t have to shell out money every few years for a new one.

If you’ve been in this cycle, you’re losing money. The good news is that with regular maintenance, it’s possible to get ten years or more out of your mower.

Save Money On Commercial Lawn Mower Repair

Neglecting maintenance services puts your business at risk of not being there for your customers. Even if you have a fleet of lawnmowers, all it takes is for one mower to be out of service to affect your business’s productivity and bottom line. When you get delayed cutting customers’ lawns because the mower is in the shop, you lose money in two ways.

First, you’re spending money on repairs that could’ve been avoided. Replacing a motor is much more expensive than having the oil changed, the carburetor cleaned, or the air filter replaced during a maintenance service.

The other way you lose money is from lost business. You can’t bill your customers for services not performed. If this happens often, customers might decide to take their business elsewhere. Customers’ lawns can’t wait days or weeks to get cut.

Commercial Mower Maintenance Keeps You in Business

There’s no good excuse not to invest in professional mower maintenance. It’s cheaper than making repairs or replacing commercial equipment, and it ensures that you always show up for your customers.

Services performed during routine commercial mower maintenance include:

Emptying the fuel tank and refilling it with fresh gas
Changing the oil
Replacing the air filter
Changing the spark plugs
Cleaning the undercarriage
Sharpening the blades
Replacing bad tires

When having your commercial lawn equipment serviced, you want to take it to professionals who have experience working your mower’s model. Each manufacturer has different recommendations for servicing to deliver high-quality results and protect the mower’s engine and its components.

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Stay on Top of Mower Maintenance During Peak Times

Winter maintenance specials like the ones provided by Suburban Lawn Equipment make it convenient and affordable to prepare your commercial mower for spring, but don’t forget to keep on top of maintenance throughout the mowing season. Commercial lawn mower maintenance is something that should happen in-season too. Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and safety services vary depending on the mower.

Refer to your mower’s owner’s manual, or better yet, trust the professionals to make sure your equipment gets the tune-ups it needs according to schedule. Staying on top of maintenance is good for business and keeps your business on track to profit more this year.

Step 1: Prepare Your Battery For Storage

Step 2: Clean Your Equipment

Step 3: Service Your Mower

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Boss Snowrator

Mounting BOSS Snowplows

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See What Our STIHL Customers Are Saying

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Check Oil Level

Check Fuel

Check Controls

Check Chute

Service Check at Suburban Lawn

1. Keeps you and your family healthy

2. Increases property value

3. Saves you money in the long run

4. Prevents damage and helps with proactive maintenance

5. Most efficient for cleaning exteriors

SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700

Father Mows Best Contest

Properly Maintain Outdoor Power Equipment to Extend its Lifespan

Your One Stop Shop for All Your Outdoor Power Equipment Needs!

SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700

Our Annual Commercial Open House starts Wednesday, March 9th!

Select Dealers Each Day:Wednesday March 9th ~ SCAGThursday March 10th ~ EXMARK & ECHOFriday March 11th ~ HUSTLER & STIHL

What you can expect at our Customer Appreciation Event:

SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700

Get Started on Marketing Your Landscape Business Early

Do you wish to market your landscaping business in order to get it the next level?

8 Easy Ways to Market Your Landscaping Business

Suburban Lawn is Here for Your Landscaping Business

SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700

Commercial Lawn Mower Maintenance Extends Its Lifespan

Save Money On Commercial Lawn Mower Repair

Commercial Mower Maintenance Keeps You in Business

Stay on Top of Mower Maintenance During Peak Times

Your One Stop Shop for All Your Outdoor Power Equipment Needs!

SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700

Select Dealers Each Day:

Wednesday March 9th ~ SCAG
Thursday March 10th ~ EXMARK & ECHO
Friday March 11th ~ HUSTLER & STIHL