Comments on: What can I do to make my old lawnmower easier to start next year? http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/ Thu, 17 May 2012 16:28:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: groingo http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2090 groingo Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:54:19 +0000 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/#comment-2090 http://www.familylawmadeeasy.com/do-it-yourself-divorce.htmgroingo First, it depends on how many seasons you have on it and how worn out it is. Bottom line, it may just be cheaper to replace the motor or the mower. If the deck is good and it does everything you need, then just replace the motor but if the whole thing is just worn out, now you have that excuse and get get that new Honda mower you always wanted! http://www.familylawmadeeasy.com/do-it-yourself-divorce.htmgroingo First, it depends on how many seasons you have on it and how worn out it is.
Bottom line, it may just be cheaper to replace the motor or the mower.
If the deck is good and it does everything you need, then just replace the motor but if the whole thing is just worn out, now you have that excuse and get get that new Honda mower you always wanted!

]]> By: Richard P http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Richard P Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:56:53 +0000 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/#comment-2089 http://www.englishoverseas.com/teach-english/teach-english-online.htmRichard P Depending on the age of the mower, you may need to replace the diaphragm in the carburetor; I am assuming this is a push-type gas mower. removing the carburetor from the tank and cleaning it and the tank can work wonders; use carburetor cleaner form the auto parts store, but wear safety glasses - it really burns when it inevitably gets you in the eye. separating the carburetor from the tank, the diaphragm is in between, and looks like a thin gasket. The alternative would be to take it to a mower shop for a tune-up about every 3-4 years. I change my spark plugs on mine about that often, don't touch the flywheel/ coil gap at all, and try to keep it full of gas, and in a relatively covered area. I change the oil once a year and sharpen the blade at the same time. I have to change the diaphragm about every three years or so. http://www.englishoverseas.com/teach-english/teach-english-online.htmRichard P Depending on the age of the mower, you may need to replace the diaphragm in the carburetor; I am assuming this is a push-type gas mower. removing the carburetor from the tank and cleaning it and the tank can work wonders; use carburetor cleaner form the auto parts store, but wear safety glasses - it really burns when it inevitably gets you in the eye. separating the carburetor from the tank, the diaphragm is in between, and looks like a thin gasket. The alternative would be to take it to a mower shop for a tune-up about every 3-4 years. I change my spark plugs on mine about that often, don’t touch the flywheel/ coil gap at all, and try to keep it full of gas, and in a relatively covered area. I change the oil once a year and sharpen the blade at the same time. I have to change the diaphragm about every three years or so.

]]> By: nascarmlp http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 nascarmlp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:39:19 +0000 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/#comment-2088 http://www.medicalsupplyservices.com/medical-equipment-rental.htmnascarmlp I have the same problem with any gas tool :(, make sure the lawnmower is free of gas, and cover it up, specially around the carburator. http://www.medicalsupplyservices.com/medical-equipment-rental.htmnascarmlp I have the same problem with any gas tool :(, make sure the lawnmower is free of gas, and cover it up, specially around the carburator.

]]> By: kg7or http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2087 kg7or Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:01:16 +0000 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/#comment-2087 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-greenies.htmkg7or My choice is to pull the mower out of the garage each weekend, start it up and run it for about 15 minutes or so. Then, refill the gas to the top so that condensation can't form in the tank. If you have a snowblower, do the same thing during the summer. A different option is to drain the gas tank (a hazardous undertaking), then start the mower. It will run the remaining fuel out of the carburetor and you should be able to store it problem-free over the winter. Don't forget to clean the air filter and change the oil in the spring. http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-greenies.htmkg7or My choice is to pull the mower out of the garage each weekend, start it up and run it for about 15 minutes or so. Then, refill the gas to the top so that condensation can’t form in the tank.

If you have a snowblower, do the same thing during the summer.

A different option is to drain the gas tank (a hazardous undertaking), then start the mower. It will run the remaining fuel out of the carburetor and you should be able to store it problem-free over the winter. Don’t forget to clean the air filter and change the oil in the spring.

]]> By: bigg_dogg44 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2086 bigg_dogg44 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:16:29 +0000 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/#comment-2086 http://www.greattoolsusa.com/hammers-4372bigg_dogg44 put stable in ur gas tank with gas......remove the battery if it has one....and go out and crank it one or two times durning the winter... http://www.greattoolsusa.com/hammers-4372bigg_dogg44 put stable in ur gas tank with gas……remove the battery if it has one….and go out and crank it one or two times durning the winter…

]]> By: William B http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2085 William B Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:37:58 +0000 http://www.qualitylawnmower.com/blog/what-can-i-do-to-make-my-old-lawnmower-easier-to-start-next-year/#comment-2085 http://www.greattoolsusa.com/planers-and-joiners-4330William B change the oil, replace the plug , remove the starter cover check the gap between the coil and magnet on the fly wheel the gap should be no more than 15 thousands before putting it up for the winter drain all the gas you can get out of it, start it up let it run till it dies, http://www.greattoolsusa.com/planers-and-joiners-4330William B change the oil, replace the plug , remove the starter cover check the gap between the coil and magnet on the fly wheel the gap should be no more than 15 thousands
before putting it up for the winter drain all the gas you can get out of it, start it up let it run till it dies,

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