Cheap petrol lawnmowers?

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captainzep

13,305 posts

191 months

Saturday 26th May 2012
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GingerWizard said:
If you want to pimp out like an English Gent tending his own putting green and wicket.....
Distinguished ride...

But it only has 6.5hp.

The 'big block' Briggs & Stratton 'Hemi' in my Torro Wheelhorse has 16hp.

Can't beat cubic inches.

What's that?

I'm the Steve McQueen of mowing?

I suppose I am.

LiamB

7,922 posts

142 months

Saturday 26th May 2012
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We got this;




No idea what on earth it is.

We use it to mow the lawn, and as you can see, we stick a trailer on the back and I drive around while the siblings pick up the horse crap from the 2 acre field.

Runs a treat, never misses a beat and is really, really fun to drive.
We got it relatively cheap off of eBay.

Toaster Pilot

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14,615 posts

157 months

Saturday 26th May 2012
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Much love for the lords of the respective manors but i'm really just trying to give a crappy manual push mower a PH twist here hehe

LiamB

7,922 posts

142 months

Saturday 26th May 2012
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Toaster Pilot said:
Much love for the lords of the respective manors but i'm really just trying to give a crappy manual push mower a PH twist here hehe
Sorry man! Really tired, didn't see you needed a push one aha!

I'll see what I can find for you.

captainzep

13,305 posts

191 months

Saturday 26th May 2012
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LiamB said:
Toaster Pilot said:
Much love for the lords of the respective manors but i'm really just trying to give a crappy manual push mower a PH twist here hehe
Sorry man! Really tired, didn't see you needed a push one aha!

I'll see what I can find for you.
Pair of scissors?

garycat

4,382 posts

209 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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My electric Flymo started smoking at the weekend - the pulley had jammed frown

So, Inspired by this thread I went out and bought one of these

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7...

Seems pretty good so far, B&S engine started on second ever pull (but I did fill it with 99 RON petrol and Mobil 1 oil - it was all i had smile )

Anyway, how do I clean it? Is it safe to tip the engine to get underneath?

0000

13,812 posts

190 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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itsnotarace said:
Jimboka said:
Smallish garden? Qualcast pushalong @50 is easier/quicker/makes nice noise/can be used anytime without bothering neighbours!!
This
I've got one of these. I'm quite happy with it but neighbours keep coming round to offer me their electric. scratchchin

Harry H

3,379 posts

155 months

Monday 28th May 2012
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garycat said:
Anyway, how do I clean it? Is it safe to tip the engine to get underneath?
One doesn't clean lawn mowers.... Just use and abuse...They like it that way

Jonny_

4,108 posts

206 months

Wednesday 30th May 2012
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I bought one of the cheap McCulloch petrol mowers from Argos about 4 years back. Paid about £90 I think. Plastic deck, Briggs & Stratton 450-series engine, and after 4 years of neglect all it's ever needed is a new starter rope. I was a little unsure about the plastic deck but it's been fine.

Bargain!

Ray Luxury-Yacht

8,910 posts

215 months

Wednesday 30th May 2012
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Toaster Pilot said:
Much love for the lords of the respective manors but i'm really just trying to give a crappy manual push mower a PH twist here hehe
Reminds me of Eddie Izzard's bit about 'push' carpet sweepers - that go 'hododododer...' biggrin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uLUdekbWEw&fea...


Craikeybaby

10,369 posts

224 months

Sunday 14th April 2013
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What did you end up going for OP? I've currently got a crappy electric mower, that came with the house, but can't afford a Honda Izy, so I'm in the same situation, do I spend £150 on a good electric mower, or a crap petrol mower. The lawn isn't very big and I'm not overly fussed about stripes.

McWigglebum4th

32,414 posts

203 months

Sunday 14th April 2013
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If you are mechanically minded you are in the season of free lawnmowers

Go to your nearest recycling point and wait for someone to bring in a dead mower as it won't start or run.

Bring it home clean the carb, replace the fuel pump diaphragm, change the oil and put in a new spark plug and off it trots

PugwasHDJ80

7,522 posts

220 months

Sunday 14th April 2013
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Craikeybaby said:
What did you end up going for OP? I've currently got a crappy electric mower, that came with the house, but can't afford a Honda Izy, so I'm in the same situation, do I spend £150 on a good electric mower, or a crap petrol mower. The lawn isn't very big and I'm not overly fussed about stripes.
buy a second hand Honda izzy

we bought ours for £145 4 years ago, its never missed a beat since.

Now need a bigger one, and I still reckon we'll get £120 for it.

Wings

5,810 posts

214 months

Sunday 14th April 2013
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I have just bought on Ebay a brand new Sanli LSP42 self propelled petrol lawnmower, the same that retails for £259.00, for just £110 with 2 years warranty, collection in the OP's town of Gloucester.

http://www.sanli.co.uk/

Craikeybaby

10,369 posts

224 months

Sunday 14th April 2013
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Thanks guys.

I am looking out for a used Honda Izy locally, but failing that, the Sanli mowers look good, probably one step up from the shed own brands etc at £150. Would a plastic deck be OK?