Mattos Home Solutions

Professional Small Engine Diagnostics & Repair

Essential Resource

I encourage all clients to print this care and use guide and keep a physical copy with your equipment.

Download Care & Use Guide (PDF)

Recommended: Print double-sided for easy reference.

Maintenance Recommendation
Annual preventative maintenance is strongly recommended for all 4-stroke engines. Note that generators are generally more affordable to maintain than snowblowers.

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To provide an accurate quote and check parts availability, please include two photos with your text: one of the entire unit and one of the Model/Serial tag (if possible).

Service Area: Cedarpines Park to Big Bear—including Arrowhead, Blue Jay, Rimforest, Skyforest, and Twin Peaks.

Standard Snowblower Multi-Point Inspection

Oil Service (Liters/Oz tracked)
Spark Plug Evaluation/Replacement
Auger & Drive Belt Inspection
Engagement Cable Calibration
Full Linkage & Pulley Lubrication
Friction Drive & Transmission Check
Drive System Internal Calibration
Skid Bar & Skid Shoe Adjustment
Tire Pressure & Track Tensioning
Electric Start System Load Test
The MHS Gold Standard: Fuel Management California gas breaks down in as little as 30 days at altitude. MHS exclusively recommends using **91/Premium fuel** purchased within the last season (summer/winter), treated promptly with **Sea Foam**. Local data proves Sta-Bil is ineffective at this altitude and lacks the detergent properties needed to clean carburetor components.

Essential Off-Season Storage Always close the fuel shut-off valve and **run the engine until it stalls** to clear the carburetor bowl. This simple step prevents fuel from varnishing inside the carburetor during storage. Additionally, clear all road salt and debris from the housing to prevent corrosion.

Service Standards & Shop Policy

To ensure the highest standard of repair and access to my full suite of specialized tools, all service is performed at my dedicated shop. This controlled environment allows for the precision, parts access, and quality MHS is known for.

During the first storm of the season, MHS prioritizes emergency calls. General service requests are added to the queue in the order received.

Expert Service for: Ariens, Honda, Toro, Husqvarna, Murray, Craftsman, Yardman, and all MTD umbrella brands.

2026 Rate Schedule

Standard Shop Rate$120 / hr
Diagnostic Minimum$80
Round-Trip Transport (Optional)$60

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