primitives discuss lawn mower maintenance

[franksolich]

https://www.democraticunderground.com/11586665

Oh my.

Marthe48 (9,011 posts)     Sun May 15, 2022, 06:37 PM

curious about Lawn mower maintenance

I've had a mower in the basement which hasn't been turned on or used since 2015. My daughter said she'd take it, but hasn't taken it. I'm wondering what will go wrong on it just sitting? Like washers or other fittings? I don't know what brand it is. You can tell me the parts. I might know what they are, but wouldn't know where they are on the mower.

My husband's cousin gave it to him in 2014, because something had gone wrong with it. It was almost new at that time. My husband figured out the problem and fixed it, but didn't use it much as he had other mowers he was using. If my daughter doesn't take it this year, I might try to sell it, but would like to have it up-to-date if I do, or let buyers know what to expect.

Thanks for any advice.

VarryOn (2,280 posts)      Sun May 15, 2022, 06:45 PM

2. If it's been sitting with gas in the tank...

The carburetor is likely gummed up. I had that happen recently with my power washer afteritsat for the winter with gas in the tank. I ended up taking into small engine repair shop.

Small engines don't do well sitting without use

I'd recommend small engine repair. My fix cost only $63.

rsdsharp (5,478 posts)      Sun May 15, 2022, 06:45 PM

3. Is it two stroke or 4 stroke?

A two stroke engine mixes a specific amount of oil (it comes in small bottle) into the gasoline. A 4 stroke keeps the gas and oil separate as a car does.

If it’s 4 stroke, change the oil. If it still has gas in it, it may well have gummed up the carburetor. You’ll need to clean or rebuild the carb, and put fresh gas in it.

You may need to change the spark plug and air filter for either type of engine, and sharpen and balance the blade.

canetoad (15,254 posts)      Tue Jun 14, 2022, 02:13 AM

10. IMO the market for older mowers

Is not a big one.

If it's not working, who wants it? If it is working, why sell it?

Diagnosing and fixing a small petrol engine is not really hard to do. Spark? Fuel? Air? and so on. IMO if you need the space, leave it out the front with a 'Free' sign on it.

[DUmpsterDiver]

The retards live on.  The pecker heads just need to attach their gonads to the coil wire or vacuum inlets and relax while their muffin brains get enlightened.  These numskulls are an insult to insects and leeches.

[DUmpDiver]

It it's a gas mower then it is contributing to climate change. Bad, DUmmie, BAD!

[67 Rover]

A 2 stroke lawn mower????  Never heard of that.

[Muddling 2]

A 2 stroke lawn mower????  Never heard of that.

Appears someone's trying to sound smarter than they really are.

No surprise coming from that site.

[DUmpDiver]

A 2 stroke lawn mower????  Never heard of that.

Yes. Many mowers have 2 stroke motors. (a.k.a. 2 cycle)

Colloquially referred to as "2 smoke" motors because they pollute a lot.

[Ralph Wiggum]

A 2 stroke lawn mower????  Never heard of that.

Reminds me of that scene from "Mr. Mom" with Michael Keaton and Martin Mull.

Jack Butler: Wanna beer?

Ron Richardson: It's 7 o'clock in the morning.

Jack Butler: Scotch?

Ron Richardson: Not during working hours. Ooooh, sorry pal.

Jack Butler: No problem. Come on over here Ron. Let me show you what I'm doing, taking advantage of some of the time off. To, uh, add a whole new wing on here. Gonna rip these walls out and, uh, of course re-wire it.

Ron Richardson: Yeah, you gonna make it all 220?

Jack Butler: Yeah, 220, 221. Whatever it takes.

https://youtu.be/iX3kxAA2L4Q