I've finally killed it

[Growler]

me lawn mower that is

After 20 odd years of use and abuse I've finally gone and killed the machine that had always seemed unstoppable.

As we'd had a decent'ish day today and I'm away again for next few days thought I'd get the grass mowed so one less job to do when i get back. Just managed to get the first few lengths done and it went and died in mid cut.

So looks like I need a lawnmower surgeon to have a look at the Briggs and Stratton motor, any one know of one in the Birmingham area ?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Maybe it has just run out of fuel.

[Growler]

Maybe it has just run out of fuel.

I wish it was that simple but it's got a full tank of fresh petrol so not that one. Feels like compression has gone as can be easily turned over

[BUSHWHACKER]

Spark plug loose? When was the last time it was changed?

[jaky cakes]

My petrol mower did a similar thing last season - turned out to be greenish sludge on jet in carb. apparently petrol can go off over winter and coat internals of carb - blocking jets etc.
Just a thought!!

[Brummie]

Try here www.mowerpro.co.uk
Havent used them just googled them.

Cheers Ian

[jaky cakes]

Just remembered - I have a lawn mower workshop manual that covers most popular makes and models inc B&S - in PDF format.
Let me know what model you have and I'll post up the correct chapter for your mower - or pm me your address and I'll send you a copy of the disc.
the whole disc is 216MB - too big to send via email!!

[Antshiel]

Andy, there's one on the Jockey Rd near me, can,t remember the name but they service petrol mowers.

[Growler]

Spark plug loose? When was the last time it was changed?

Plugs just over 2 years old and was in tight. Have removed and getting good spark when held against head

My petrol mower did a similar thing last season - turned out to be greenish sludge on jet in carb. apparently petrol can go off over winter and coat internals of carb - blocking jets etc.
Just a thought!!

Fresh tank of fuel this year, this was 2nd time out for the mower this year and was running fine until it got hot/up to normal running temp

Just remembered - I have a lawn mower workshop manual that covers most popular makes and models inc B&S - in PDF format.
Let me know what model you have and I'll post up the correct chapter for your mower - or pm me your address and I'll send you a copy of the disc.
the whole disc is 216MB - too big to send via email!!

I'll PM address if that ok as currently away from home so not in rush

Andy, there's one on the Jockey Rd near me, can,t remember the name but they service petrol mowers.

Cheers Ant, Will see what happens when i have time to give it a proper look over when i get home the weekend, but if your passing and can get a phone number or name hat would help

[Growler]

Try here www.mowerpro.co.uk
Havent used them just googled them.

Cheers Ian

Thanks Ian, will have a browse and give 'em a call later in week.

P.S. Docs refused to do the task asked about in your pm , not got enough scaffolding apparently

[Antshiel]

Will do.

[MattF]

Just remembered - I have a lawn mower workshop manual that covers most popular makes and models inc B&S - in PDF format.

How far back does that cover, years wise?

[Growler]

Just remembered - I have a lawn mower workshop manual that covers most popular makes and models inc B&S - in PDF format.
Let me know what model you have and I'll post up the correct chapter for your mower - or pm me your address and I'll send you a copy of the disc.
the whole disc is 216MB - too big to send via email!!

CD arrived on saturday morning, cheers mate

Well the long and short of it is the mower lives to cut again. Managed to strip down and clean out the fuel lines, carb and even removed head and gave it a de-coke. After a couple of hours work it finally fired up and finished what was started on Monday evening, although not running at full power so think I have upset/got some of the settings wrong somewhere and need to tweak it a bit.

Neighbours hate me now having disturbed their peacefull bank holiday monday

[Diezel Weazel]

CD arrived on saturday morning, cheers mate

Well the long and short of it is the mower lives to cut again. Managed to strip down and clean out the fuel lines, carb and even removed head and gave it a de-coke. After a couple of hours work it finally fired up and finished what was started on Monday evening, although not running at full power so think I have upset/got some of the settings wrong somewhere and need to tweak it a bit.

Neighbours hate me now having disturbed their peacefull bank holiday monday

Nice one Andy.... as for the neighbours

There's always a Payback .... Don't know where n don't know when tho !!!!

[jaky cakes]

How far back does that cover, years wise?

Sorry for the late reply - just seen your post!!
It's hard to tell as the manual goes by engine/serial number - but it goes back to 1983 for tecumseh mowers as a guide.
post up your make and model/serial number and i'll have a look