Petrol mower - cleaning
 

After a series of electric rotary mowers, have now purchased petrol rotary
one.
Question - cleaning blade & deck after use: we used to tip the leccy one
upside down & scrape/brush down; I presume we can't tip the petrol one
upside down to do this - what do others do? Take it to Halfords, up on
hydraulic ramp, get under it? Any (sensible!) tips appreciated (I am still
wearing L-plates when I use this monster...)

TIA for help.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

"David P Knowle" wrote in message
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After a series of electric rotary mowers, have now purchased petrol rotary
one.
Question - cleaning blade & deck after use: we used to tip the leccy one
upside down & scrape/brush down; I presume we can't tip the petrol one
upside down to do this - what do others do? Take it to Halfords, up on
hydraulic ramp, get under it? Any (sensible!) tips appreciated (I am
still
wearing L-plates when I use this monster...)

Tip it up a bit and poke around underneath. If too heavy, a lump of wood to
chock it up helps.

Some safety precautions; 1) stop the motor, 2) let it cool a bit, 3)
disconnect spark plug lead. Then poke around underneath.


I only clean mine once in a while, or if the grass is very wet. However, the
deck of mine is all plastic (Wolf, about 8 years old), so rust isn't a major
consideration.

NC.

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NC wrote in message
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Tip it up a bit and poke around underneath. If too heavy, a lump of wood
to
chock it up helps.

Some safety precautions; 1) stop the motor, 2) let it cool a bit, 3)
disconnect spark plug lead. Then poke around underneath.


I only clean mine once in a while, or if the grass is very wet. However,
the
deck of mine is all plastic (Wolf, about 8 years old), so rust isn't a
major
consideration.

NC.

That's helpful. Thanks pal.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

"David P Knowle" wrote in message
...
After a series of electric rotary mowers, have now purchased petrol rotary
one.
Question - cleaning blade & deck after use: we used to tip the leccy one
upside down & scrape/brush down; I presume we can't tip the petrol one
upside down to do this - what do others do?

To clean it, there are two ways to tip the deck (body of machine) either
tip it up on the back wheels/roller - completely safe but painful way to do
it. Or tip it on its side with the air filter up. If you tip it with exhaust
up you will get oil in the filter and it won't run very well or not start at
all. If you tip it up with filter side up it will be fine, you may get a bit
of oil in the exhaust but the smoke will disappear quickly after you have
re-started it.

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Alastair J. Smith wrote in message
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To clean it, there are two ways to tip the deck (body of machine) either
tip it up on the back wheels/roller - completely safe but painful way to
do
it. Or tip it on its side with the air filter up. If you tip it with
exhaust
up you will get oil in the filter and it won't run very well or not start
at
all. If you tip it up with filter side up it will be fine, you may get a
bit
of oil in the exhaust but the smoke will disappear quickly after you have
re-started it.

Thank you, that's a helpful tip.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

"David P Knowle" wrote in message
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Alastair J. Smith wrote in message
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To clean it, there are two ways to tip the deck (body of machine)
either
tip it up on the back wheels/roller - completely safe but painful way to
do
it. Or tip it on its side with the air filter up. If you tip it with
exhaust
up you will get oil in the filter and it won't run very well or not
start
at
all. If you tip it up with filter side up it will be fine, you may get a
bit
of oil in the exhaust but the smoke will disappear quickly after you
have
re-started it.

Thank you, that's a helpful tip.



Also make sure petrol cap is on tight when doing any mainteance. You can
then tip onto side depending on model - I find I have to do this if the
grass may be damp or heavy as it sometimes clogs up the chute to grass box.
Petrol can sometyimes flood the carburetor or even air filter thus delaying
cutting !

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

"john darling" wrote in message
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"David P Knowle" wrote in message
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Alastair J. Smith wrote in message
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To clean it, there are two ways to tip the deck (body of machine)
either
tip it up on the back wheels/roller - completely safe but painful way
to
do
it. Or tip it on its side with the air filter up. If you tip it with
exhaust
up you will get oil in the filter and it won't run very well or not
start
at
all. If you tip it up with filter side up it will be fine, you may get
a
bit
of oil in the exhaust but the smoke will disappear quickly after you
have
re-started it.

Thank you, that's a helpful tip.



Also make sure petrol cap is on tight when doing any mainteance. You can
then tip onto side depending on model - I find I have to do this if the
grass may be damp or heavy as it sometimes clogs up the chute to grass
box.
Petrol can sometyimes flood the carburetor or even air filter thus
delaying
cutting !

Mine is a 2stroke, so as long as the petrol cap is tight I simply tip it on
its side.
Cheers
John T

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

Mine is a 2stroke, so as long as the petrol cap is tight I simply tip it
on
its side.
Cheers
John T

Smartarse ;-)
Tim.

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Tim wrote in message
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Smartarse ;-)
Tim.

Thanks to all for your help with my query.
It is appreciated.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

Tim wrote in message
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Smartarse ;-)
Tim.

Thanks to all for your help with my query.
It is appreciated.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

Tim wrote in message
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Smartarse ;-)
Tim.

Thanks to all for your help with my query.
It is appreciated.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

Tim wrote in message
news:oprrxwilqbwxhha1@localhost...
Smartarse ;-)
Tim.

Thanks to all for your help with my query.
It is appreciated.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

Tim wrote in message
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Smartarse ;-)
Tim.

Thanks to all for your help with my query.
It is appreciated.

Petrol mower - cleaning
 

g'day david,

all mowers can be tipped just depends on the motor. if if is a b&s 4
stroke or most 4 strokes tip them with the spark plug pointing
upwards.

with 2 strokes it doesn't matter in both cases you will need to seal
off the fuel cap so fuel doesn't leak out, or alternatively empty out
the tank.

len

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len brauer wrote in message
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g'day david,

all mowers can be tipped just depends on the motor. if if is a b&s 4
stroke or most 4 strokes tip them with the spark plug pointing
upwards.

with 2 strokes it doesn't matter in both cases you will need to seal
off the fuel cap so fuel doesn't leak out, or alternatively empty out
the tank.

len

It's a briggs&stratton 4-stroke. Thanks.