The Lawnmower Thread

[MA_PE]

^a shed?

 

[snickerd3]

the shed?

 

[snickerd3]

^a shed?

we posted at the same time too!!!! great minds think alike

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Trying to avoid a shed if I can get away with covers. I have a large crepe myrtle I can hide everything under for further sheiding from the elements.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Garages work well too.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Don't have one....

 

[MA_PE]

cover it with tin foil

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

cover it with tin foil

What's to say it isn't already covered?

 

[Capt Worley PE]

cover it with tin foil

I don't think the government cares what my lawnmowe....wait!

OMG!

 

[snickerd3]

where does one find tin foil? It's been made of out aluminum for quite some time now...

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Ask, and ye shall receive!

http://www.indianyellowpages.com/laxmiengineering/

 

[snickerd3]

well darn, the part is on back order. Glad the weather has been cool and gloomy so the grass isn't growing like crazy

 

[snickerd3]

Queen of the Garage!!!! The new carborater came on Friday. Mr snick installed it and the john deere wouldn't even turn over. I told mr snick to check the battery since it wasn't even clicking....it had charge fulcuation around 12V. I told him it was probably the battery, it's 4yrs old and it died over this past winter...even charging it it was likely the current problem. He begrungingly took it out and on his way to the car to get a new one he said this is like 98% chance of not working. I told him just do it. Guess what happened when he plugged in it...the dam mower turned on. He still hasn't admitted I was right.

I kinda of like the encouraged recycleing they have, the battery is $10 cheaper if you turn the old one in.

 

[Flyer_PE]

^I was told a few years ago that flooded lead-acid batteries are something like 98% recyclable. The battery manufacturers themselves take them back in trade.

 

[snickerd3]

This mower was $$ pit this yr. new blades, all new filters, new carberator, new battery, new spark plug. Could use a new seat...last yr the mice out in the forest had a field day stealing the padding from the seat.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I used the grass bagger on the back yard this weekend. It was kinda a PITA, because the grass was extremely tall, but it looked really good afterwards. Got a whole bag of grass clippings. It should have been more, but never having used a bagger before, I didn't know how often to check it for fullness.

Also, I hate the fuel cap. Turn the mower on its side to hose off the grass and fuel starts leaking out.

 

[Sapper PE LS]

I inherited an old craftsman push mower with the house I just bought. First pull on the rope and nothing, wouldn't budge. Spent a few minutes with some carb cleaner and now it will turn over run for a few seconds then die. I'm wondering what steps to take next. I absolutely need to replace the air filter, that things is filthy, but I'm wondering about the fuel line. Is a dirty air filter enough to choke it out once its running or is it something else?

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^Yep, a dirty air filter will do it.

Take the air filter assy off and see if it runs better without it. DO NOT MOW THAT WAY and do it over pavement to minimize dust ingestion.

Also, this forum may prove useful to you: http://www.mylawnmowerforum.com/forum/

 

[Master slacker]

My vote goes to the fuel line. My weedeater was the exact same way. I tore it apart and found the line hardened, cracked, and even the tube inside the tank broke off. Replaced it all and it ran.

Note - do not use the fuel line repair sh*ts kits at the big box stores. Go to a hobby store (Hobby Town) and get the appropriate size line for $1 / ft.

 

[Sapper PE LS]

Are the kits not good quality or just expensive? I have a hunch the closest hobby store might be a good drive away from me.