Our Authors

Every guide on this site is written by experienced small engine technicians who have spent years diagnosing and fixing the exact problems you're facing.

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Tom Bradley

Lead Mechanic & Writer

ASE Certified Small Engine Technician, 25+ Years Experience

Tom ran a small engine repair shop in rural Ohio for 18 years before going full-time writing repair guides. He specializes in Toro mowers, zero-turns and chainsaw diagnostics. Most of his articles start from actual customer repairs he documented over the years.

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Sarah Mitchell

Technical Editor

Briggs & Stratton Certified Technician

Sarah worked as a factory service rep for Briggs & Stratton for 12 years, mostly training dealer technicians on carburetor and fuel system diagnostics. She handles our Craftsman, Husqvarna and carburetor content and reviews every article for technical accuracy before publication.

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Mike Chen

Contributing Writer

Honda Power Equipment Specialist

Mike spent a decade in the marine and RV industry wiring trailer harnesses and troubleshooting electrical systems. He covers our battery, charger, generator and trailer wiring content. His Honda certifications come from three years at an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer.

Our Editorial Standards

All content goes through a rigorous review process. Technical accuracy is verified by at least two certified technicians before publication. We regularly update articles to reflect current best practices and new equipment models.

Our goal is simple: give you the same information a professional mechanic would use to diagnose and fix your equipment.