Small Engine Repair in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
Small engine repair is getting lawn and farm equipment with small gas engines running again when they will not start, run rough or quit under load, and Moxie does it in Hillsboro.
You know the moment: the first warm Saturday in April, the grass is already ankle deep, and the mower that sat in the shed all winter just coughs at you. These engines are simple, but sitting unused for months is exactly what they dislike most. Whether you are in town or out toward Marion or Peabody, bring it in, and we will find out why it will not run and tell you what it costs.
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We start with the three things every engine needs. Those are clean fuel, clean air and a good spark. Most small engines that will not start have a problem with one of those three, and testing them in order finds it quickly. We work on all of them: push and riding mowers, generators, pressure washers, chainsaws, tillers and more. Free pickup is for cars and trucks, so bring the machine in.
We fix the cause, not just the symptom. When stale fuel is to blame, we clean or repair the fuel system, and we replace the spark plug, filters and oil as needed.
We tell you honestly when a repair is not worth it. On an older, inexpensive machine, the repair can cost more than the machine is worth, and we will say so before you spend the money.
Nothing happens until you say yes. You approve the work and the price before anything is done.
Why Hillsboro trusts Moxie with small engine repair
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Diagnosed before we fix
We find the actual fault first, so you are not paying for parts the engine did not need.
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An honest answer on value
If a repair costs more than the machine is worth, we tell you before you spend anything.
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You approve it first
You see the price before any work starts, and nothing is done until you say yes.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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What stops small engines around here
- Stale fuel left over winter, which gums up the carburetor, the part that mixes fuel and air
- A fouled or worn-out spark plug
- A clogged air filter, which happens fast in dusty Kansas summers and harvest chaff
- Low or dirty oil
- A flat battery on electric-start equipment after a cold winter in the shed
What we check on a small engine
- Fuel, fuel lines and the carburetor
- Spark plug and ignition
- Air filter
- Oil level and condition
- Battery and starter on electric-start equipment
Small engine work we do
- Carburetor cleaning or replacement
- Spark plug and ignition repair
- Air filter, oil and tune-up service
- Fuel line and fuel filter replacement
- Battery and starter repair
Small engine repair across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery for cars and trucks within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Small engine repair questions we hear every week
Why won't my lawn mower start after winter?
The most common reason is stale fuel. Gasoline left in the tank over winter goes gummy and blocks the small passages in the carburetor, so the engine cannot get fuel. A fouled spark plug, or a flat battery on a riding mower, are the next most likely. We test each one and fix the actual cause.
How can I keep my small engine from having problems after storage?
Many manufacturers recommend either running the engine dry of fuel or adding a fuel stabilizer before storing it, and your owner's manual will say which. Changing the oil and keeping the battery charged over winter also helps. A quick service before the season starts catches most problems while the grass is still short.
Is it worth repairing an old mower?
It often is, because many small engine problems are fuel or spark issues that cost far less than a new machine. On an older, inexpensive machine with a serious engine fault, though, replacing it can make more sense. Text us what it is doing, and after we diagnose it we will tell you honestly which side of that line yours is on.