Allotment mower given up the ghost
Discussion
Being non technically minded, what do you suggest I could do to revive the dead allotment mower?
Bough on ebay for the princley sum of £32.78 this Murray 40 Briggs & Stratton engined beauty has expired.
Can sometimes run, and then splutter to a holt.
Cleaned Air Filter, Checked Fuel pipes, Got Spark.
I intend to strip it down, and build it back up again, but is there anything I should be looking for?
Not worth a trip to the local MowerMan who's lead time this time of year is 3 months anyway.
Fire away!
Bough on ebay for the princley sum of £32.78 this Murray 40 Briggs & Stratton engined beauty has expired.
Can sometimes run, and then splutter to a holt.
Cleaned Air Filter, Checked Fuel pipes, Got Spark.
I intend to strip it down, and build it back up again, but is there anything I should be looking for?
Not worth a trip to the local MowerMan who's lead time this time of year is 3 months anyway.
Fire away!
Ynox said:
These things are pretty simple.
I'd check the carb diaphragm. Cheap to replace and it's probably this if it's cutting out and you've ruled out the ignition system/air filter.
+1 for the carb (diaphram). It may be rust in the carb; over time you can get a condensation buildup in the petrol tank and that in time rusts the carb. Just buy a replacement and fit it yourself. It could also be the throttle springs where they have lost their tension.I'd check the carb diaphragm. Cheap to replace and it's probably this if it's cutting out and you've ruled out the ignition system/air filter.
Police State said:
Ynox said:
These things are pretty simple.
I'd check the carb diaphragm. Cheap to replace and it's probably this if it's cutting out and you've ruled out the ignition system/air filter.
+1 for the carb (diaphram). It may be rust in the carb; over time you can get a condensation buildup in the petrol tank and that in time rusts the carb. Just buy a replacement and fit it yourself. It could also be the throttle springs where they have lost their tension.I'd check the carb diaphragm. Cheap to replace and it's probably this if it's cutting out and you've ruled out the ignition system/air filter.
Initially dump old gas.
Spray 4 or 5 seconds of carb cleaner into the tank, add one glug of petrol.
Pull starter rope, this will pull your petrol carb cleaner mixture through all the jet holes. It may fire up on the third pull with a puff of black smoke. if it does just add some petrol and you should be good to go.
If not, then it's a carb overhaul.
That involves new diaphram needle, spring, rubber seals, gasket, and welch plugs.
Welch plugs removered by a self tap screw into the centre and pull. then soak carb body in carb cleaner, blow out holes with air, reassemble with the new bits, adjust.
Then probably start looking for a new replacement mower.
Spray 4 or 5 seconds of carb cleaner into the tank, add one glug of petrol.
Pull starter rope, this will pull your petrol carb cleaner mixture through all the jet holes. It may fire up on the third pull with a puff of black smoke. if it does just add some petrol and you should be good to go.
If not, then it's a carb overhaul.
That involves new diaphram needle, spring, rubber seals, gasket, and welch plugs.
Welch plugs removered by a self tap screw into the centre and pull. then soak carb body in carb cleaner, blow out holes with air, reassemble with the new bits, adjust.
Then probably start looking for a new replacement mower.
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