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  1. GardenKit
    To be honest Josh, although I doubt he needs the extra oil it's probably not so much as to cause any issues. If you are both happy with the mix you use then that's all that matters!
  2. GardenKit
    Agree, but it seems this chain has two sets of doubles.
  3. GardenKit
    No, honestly it will be fine. Just not look right. If it had been joined with more finesse this thread would never have happened. Out of interest, why sharpen a new chain?
  4. GardenKit
    This should not be. This chain has been made from bits. That is acceptable practice, but it should be done with a bit more care. But as others have said, it will work fine.
  5. GardenKit
    So are you saying you have two same sided teeth together in two places on the chain then? That's not normal, one pair is though.
  6. GardenKit
    Any good quality SAE10w30 will be ok for Honda engines. SAE30 is too thick though for Hondas, but spot on for Briggs which will burn oil if run on SAE10w30.
  7. GardenKit
    It sounds more like its searching for fuel Mike. I would first try it with the fuel cap slack, also make sure the fuel filter is clear and the fuel hose is not collapsing.
  8. GardenKit
    I reckon it will be a 425C? They are pretty slow, apart from upping the revs to around 3200 there is not a lot that can be done about the forward speed. And the carb issue is typical of the Honda GC carb which is very intolerant of any contamination (give me a Briggs engine any day!). It will need a strip down, including removal of the main jet and the nozzle above it. An ultra sonic clean is advisable.
  9. GardenKit
    To be fair I doubt I would either if I was him. Not much point in him winning it anyway, he will be the only one left in the labour party!
  10. GardenKit
    You require deck, part number 76110-VG8-850 @ £117.83 plus vat (£141.40) Much simpler to change on a push mower than on a self propelled.
  11. GardenKit
    Surging is due to a shortage of fuel, or an excess of air. Unless the carb has come loose it will not be the latter, but it is very common to get blocked jets in the carb causing this problem. A good carb clean should sort it out, but occasionally a new carburettor is required. Even the tiniest spec of contamination can cause this issue. The Honda GCV engine is particularly prone to carb trouble, give me a Briggs engine any day over the Honda GC. Interestingly, new versions of your Stiga are now fitted with the Briggs engine.
  12. GardenKit
    Not saying it is the belt. In fact its more likely to be the transmission, but its always worth checking the belt first. It is not possible to tension the belt as its self tensioning, but it may be worn or one of the tension pulleys may have collapsed. In either case the belt will effectively be loose. Also worth checking the splines of the input pulley to the transmission to make sure the box is being driven. Field testing of machines after repair is a great idea but difficult for many dealers due to lack of available grass (although the one mentioned has plenty!) It is also very expensive to field test as mechanics time of around £50 an hour would be added to the bill, and mostly would be unnecessary. If a technician is competent and confident with his work a field test should not really be needed. Garden Kit | Homepage | Garden Machinery
  13. GardenKit
    Hi Jackel. Before condemning the hydrostatic box make sure the belt drive to it is in good order and not worn so much that it slips. If it does turn out to be the gearbox then sometimes an oii change may give just a little more life. You could try Loxton's for the Honda's but I expect you already have. Phil at HAMS in Yeovil may be worth a try, or load them up and head to the seaside in East Devon.
  14. GardenKit
    Need the full model number and serial number to be accurate on price, but the deck body for an HRB 425C QXE for example has a price of £118 plus vat. Then it has to be fitted which involves swapping every part over so allow around £100 for that too. Total cost likely to be around £250, without servicing as well, which would be worth doing at the time. Before considering this repair be sure that your transmission is good, as the gearboxes have a habit of failing and they cost around £120 too, plus fitting.
  15. GardenKit
    Sorry there have been no replies to your question Josh. I have to admit to not being a fan of Cub Cadet, or anything else from MTD for that matter. As an engineer I find them lacking in build finesse, and parts can be a bit pricey. But, that said, there are plenty around, and some quite old, so they can't be all bad.
  16. GardenKit
    Result!!!
  17. GardenKit
    Mike, you really should do both. They work as a pair and need to be replaced together. I would never do just one. I would also strongly advise using only OE belts on that machine.
  18. GardenKit
    I don't question that Echo is very good. Its probably every bit as good as Tanaka and if I were forced into changing brand I would give it serious consideration along with Kawasaki. I work on hundreds of machines of all makes including, but I do prefer the Tanaka for its reliability, simplicity and cost effective parts. But to be honest, even though I sell lot of Tanaka machines, my spares turnover is minimal and warranty claims are virtually non existant. When comparison of machines is made it is very important to compare like with like, both on the model and size of the machine and also the use it gets. Its very easy to praise a 30 year old heavy duty machine that is seldom used and condemn a 3 year lighter machine that has been thrashed every day.
  19. GardenKit
    It looks like a 548, in which case there are two belts for the transmission Mike. The front one would be 754-0280a and the rear 754-0281. If you are really good you can fit them with the deck on, but you need good control of fingers! Better to take the deck off if you are not to sure.
  20. GardenKit
    To have the problem you describe yo must have a slippage somewhere between engine crank pulley and the roller. The gearbox is new, so unless faulty, that should not be the fault. The belts on the Pro are self tensioning unlike the rubbishy standard versions with variable speed. So unless the belts are worn out or wrongly assembled that should not be the problem. The key could be missing from the crank pulley, I suppose, or the roll pins in the chain sprockets could have fallen out or broken. Worth a check.
  21. GardenKit
    There are also Mitox machines with Kawasaki engines, yet using the standard Mitox Chinese running gear. These must not be confused with the Mitox Pro machines.
  22. GardenKit
    They wont run out of Kawasaki engines, as Kawasaki still produce them big time (although they are all made in China now). Its just that Kawasaki stopped producing complete machines, and it was too good a thing to lose, so Rochfords took it on. Rochfords also offer a excellent parts service to their dealers, so no problem there. Although Kawasaki is good, and I sold it for a while, I still prefer the Tanaka and have sold many thousands over the last 25 years with virtually no problems. Spares backup from the importer is second to none and spares prices are extremely reasonable. Tanaka have solid shafts and greaseable heads, unlike the Stihl. The gearboxes are bulletproof too, and the starting is incredibly easy. The plastics rarely break and the line guards are the toughest I have ever seen.
  23. GardenKit
    The Mitox Pro range is the rebranded Kawasaki product range of brushcutters and hedge trimmers. Rochfords, who own the Mitox brand, came to an agreement with Kawasaki when they ceased production of powered products a couple of years ago. They bought all remaining stock so that Kawasaki could have clean exit. They also acquired the rights to buy the engines from Kawasaki, as well as all the running gear that Kawasaki had been using, from the original suppliers so that they could effectively assemble the same machines, but under their own brand. There are still some Kawasaki branded machines in the system, but when they are gone they will all be available as Mitox Pro. The Mitox Premium range is the better of their chinese machines and to be honest is not too bad, but it was never intended for Pro use.
  24. GardenKit
    Your mate must think so!
  25. GardenKit
    You won't buy better than Tanaka. But like for like in that size the Tanaka will actually be more be more expensive than the Stihl, but far superior. Kawasaki is no longer marketed in the UK as Kawasaki. It is now branded as the top of the range Mitox, but uses all original Kawasaki bits. This machine will also be a bit cheaper than the equivalent Tanaka. The Tanaka TBC270 will be the machine to go for.

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