Month: September 2016

19 Sep

How to Troubleshoot a Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal Upright Vacuum

Originally published in 2011, the Dyson DC17 Animal — part of the organization’s Absolute line — has since been usurped by models such as the DC65 Animal Complete and also the DC50 Animal. Like its successors, this upright model features a rotating brush bar and also a high-efficiency particulate air filter — both staples of […]
12 Sep

How Does a Briggs & Stratton Electric Starter Work?

Several small engines, like those in gas-powered lawn tools, use a recoil starter system. The motor is started from the user, who pulls a rope which spins a pulley which connects to the crank shaft and then the flywheel. Manufacturers like Briggs & Stratton have invented electrical starters that can replace recoil systems. An electric […]