Keep replacement parts organized!
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Reduce the hassle, get the job done! Another DIY tip from Must Own Tools.
Must Own Tools has a tip on how to keep replacement parts organized.
Keep your replacement parts such as spark plugs, air filters on landscape and other DIY household equipment is a common practice. Replace these parts after the work season is over and before you need the tools next spring.
Briggs and Stratton recommends changing spark plugs, approximately every 25 hours or once per season.
What you Need!
Keep replacement parts organized when removing them, and purchasing a replacement for your landscape, and lawn equipment. Make sure you buy the right part and than place the correct part back in your tools.
Watch the video above to learn more about our Baggie Tip.
The items you will need:
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Transparent baggies such as these sandwich baggies.
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A marker such as a black or red Sharpie marker
- Replacement Parts (spark plugs, air filters, etc.)
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Avoid the Anxiety Bull!
Keep your replacement parts straight! Avoid the frustration of ending up with a fistful of parts, and not knowing which part goes in what tool.
How to keep your parts organized, and segregated for the proper tool.
1) Remove the replacement part, and place it in a baggie.
2) Mark the baggies with the appropriate tool name.
3) Take the parts - in the baggie - to your parts shop.
4) Place the new part in the baggie with the old part
5) Place the new part in the correct tool.
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How Do I Keep Tool Parts Organized DIY Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to use Sandwich bags?
- Why do I need to keep the parts I am replacing organized?
- Take the parts you removed to your parts retailer
You can use any container to temporarily house the spark plugs and other materials. Must Own Tools recommends marking the storage container with the tool the part was removed from.
You want to keep your parts - spark plugs, air filters, etc. - so you can keep them straight and not put the wrong part in the wrong tool. Using incorrect spark plugs can cause your tool to run incorrectly - or not at all - and possibly cause long term damage.
We recommend taking the old parts with you to your favorite retailer to ensure you purchase the correct part. Be sure to put the new part in the correct container, now you know which part to use in your tool.
