Questions tagged [dust]

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How to inspect and clean a small engine stored for year without oil cap?

I recently discovered my wood chipper's oil filler cap is missing. Assuming it fell off last time I used it, the engine has been uncapped for over a year. Wind often blows dust and leaves into my garage, where the chipper is stored. What should I…
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Red dust around the negative terminal of the battery

Today I noticed some red dust around the negative terminal of the battery. What could be the reason for this phenomenon, and is it a problem? Should I clean it up? I originally thought about corrosion, but apparently (after some Google search)…
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Dust caps for idler pulley bearing?

Recently, I bought a brand new idler pulley for serpentine belt system. When I opened the package, it included the idler and its bolt (picture 3) + a plastic dust cap (picture 2) + a piece of cardboard (picture 1) which I'm not sure what should I do…
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