The Mower Bench

[GardenKit]

In for a service, had a small nwiggle with drive. Sometimes it wont disengage straight away and the wheels will lock up and not go backwards

Often caused by a 'sticky' cable not releasing, or sometimes a sticking bail bar.

[GardenKit]

This is a weird year, service work has normally calmed down by this time, but these came in yesterday.

 

And of course, the owners are all desperate to get them back!

[sloth]

Hi all, I've been offered a Mountfield laser mower for £45 to do my 30x90 foot garden. I haven't seen it yet, anything to look out for? Should it be ok, or overkill? Thanks

 

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[GardenKit]

Hi all, I've been offered a Mountfield laser mower for £45 to do my 30x90 foot garden. I haven't seen it yet, anything to look out for? Should it be ok, or overkill? Thanks

 

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Not the best mower, but adequate. If it works OK it will be worth having at £45.

Just the right size for your 300sq metres.

[Ray1]

Just been to collect a honda mower, loaded it into the van then i asked the owner for the grass bag as i have always steam cleaned them as part of a service. He said last time someone else serviced it they never wanted it and would me cleaning it cost extra. Told him it was all in as part of the service. I cant believe another place would not clean the bag.

[GardenKit]

We always clean them if they come in with the mower.

But if they come in without the bag then we do not complain!

[ballibeg]

I'm starting to work my new mower hard. The Honda engine needs an oil change at 5 hours, SAE 5w 30. I was going to use some I've got for the car but my dealer wants sell me some Briggs and Straton.....

 

Any thoughts?

 

Ta, Dave

[GardenKit]

I have never known a UK dealer to stock a 5w30 Briggs and Stratton oil as all Briggs engines in this climate use SAE30 monograde.

 

Most Jap engines however need a multigrade 10w30 or 10w40.

Edited May 2, 2014 by GardenKit

[ballibeg]

I must have got my wires crossed! Thanks for info. I'm reassured!

 

Dave

[sloth]

Cheers gardenkit, having a look Monday. Have to have a haggle...

 

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