Lawnmower Servicing

rocker1974

Hi Folks

I have a petrol lawnmower in dire need of a service.
Anyone know of somewhere I can bring it, in Dublin west/south area?
I rang the only place I know and they stated €65 minimum, possibly more depending on parts. I felt I was going to be ripped off...is that a fair price?

Thanks

shrapnel222

unfortunately, that seems to be the going rate. just had mine serviced, sharpened, oil change, new spark plug etc... 69 euros:(

rocker1974

thanks for your reply.
looks like that is the going rate.
where did you get yours done?

bmaxi

shrapnel222 wrote: »

unfortunately, that seems to be the going rate. just had mine serviced, sharpened, oil change, new spark plug etc... 69 euros:(

I'm in the wrong business. I serviced my mower yesterday, cost me €8 for oil and plug and ten minutes with an angle grinder.

mazza

bmaxi wrote: »

I'm in the wrong business. I serviced my mower yesterday, cost me €8 for oil and plug and ten minutes with an angle grinder.

Nice bit of timing as I was actually looking at servicing my mower as its running a bit rough.

Anyone know where's the best place to get replacement spark plugs (a car garage?) and the correct mower oil (a larger DIY shop maybe?) Any tips welcome.

Is there anything else which should be done apart from replacing the spark plug, draining and refilling oil and sharpening the blades?

Thanks in advance.

bmaxi

mazza wrote: »

Nice bit of timing as I was actually looking at servicing my mower as its running a bit rough.

Anyone know where's the best place to get replacement spark plugs (a car garage?) and the correct mower oil (a larger DIY shop maybe?) Any tips welcome.

Is there anything else which should be done apart from replacing the spark plug, draining and refilling oil and sharpening the blades?

Thanks in advance.

Depends on the machine you have and how competent you are but I'll assume you have a standard rotary mower. Basically, yes thats enough. There are some tweaks that can be done to cables and carburettor but unless you know what you're doing, best to leave them alone. Give it a good clean, especially under the deck and tighten all nuts and bolts, treat any rust spots and lubricate. If you don't intend to use it for a while drain any petrol out of it and run it 'til it cuts out. You'll get all the stuff you need in Woodies, B+Q etc.

shrapnel222

rocker1974 wrote: »

thanks for your reply.
looks like that is the going rate.
where did you get yours done?

sorry for not responding sooner but was away for a few days, had it done at lawmower plus in mount merrion

bushy...

bmaxi wrote: »

I'm in the wrong business. I serviced my mower yesterday, cost me €8 for oil and plug and ten minutes with an angle grinder.

You should've said you balanced the blade too though before people go on a mission with grinders n stuff

bmaxi

bushy... wrote: »

You should've said you balanced the blade too though before people go on a mission with grinders n stuff

Indeed, apologies. Balance the blade. Do this by placing the blade of a screwdriver through the central hole, hold it upright and spin, grinding a little more off the heavy side until it spins on a level plane.

punchestown

Anybody know anywhere on the northside that does a service please?

DrivingsCool

Just had my push mower serviced. The original fella that used to do it charged 70euro but found a new lad based in blanchardstown and sandymount that changes oil, spark plugs, cleans filter, shapens blades for 35euro. He cut grass too, 5 euro for the small garden!! I know it sounds way to cheap - but he did for 5 euro, so had to post it on here, as must be the biggest bargain in ireland yet.

PM me for his number.

John32c

Hi there

Can you send me the no of the guy in Sandymount/Blancharstown that services the mowers?

Thanks
John

BlazingSaddler

Hi there,

Could you mail me the name & number of the guy in Blanch please?

Many thanks

kcar11

Petrol lawnmower has stopped working....it's a good make and only 4 years old...Briggs-Stratten....can anyone recommend aplace to get it repaired/serviced in the Lucan area?
Many thanks

iba

Hi,

Likewise, can someone provide me with a name/address/phone number of the guy in Blanch, please and thank you?

Regards

Iba

kasper

anyone here know what grade of oil for a 3.5hp briggs and straton engined mower cheers

iba

kasper wrote: »

anyone here know what grade of oil for a 3.5hp briggs and straton engined mower cheers

Kasper,

Im not 100% sure, but maye its 4 Stoke Engine Oil - thats what i use on a briggs and straton anyway.

Regards

Iba

NOELER

provide me with a name/address/phone number of the guy in Blanch, please and thank you?

SKemp40

Hi DrivingsCool / anyone who got the contact for the guy in Blanchardstown
Any chance you could PM me his number. Thanks

wildlifeboy

http://www.adverts.ie/business-servi...vice-s/1517845

i used this guy about a month ago. came back like new. he picks them up and drops them back. he gave it a full service and even did a good bit of welding on it to fix a wheel and a handle issue. cant recomend him enough. 65 quid for the lot and it is working like a charm.

paddy147

SKemp40 wrote: »

Hi DrivingsCool / anyone who got the contact for the guy in Blanchardstown
Any chance you could PM me his number. Thanks

Theres a lawnmower and chainsaw service centre beside Ratoath Garden centre.

Hes very good.:)

SKemp40

Thanks willufeboy but link does not seem to work- any chance you could pm me the phone number please

wildlifeboy

http://www.adverts.ie/business-professional-services/lawnmower-sale-repairs-service-s/1517845

this is the guy. sound man.

CJhaughey

kasper wrote: »

anyone here know what grade of oil for a 3.5hp briggs and straton engined mower cheers

SAE 30 oil is what they use, anything like car oil will end up costing you an engine.

CiaranThomas

Hi

Does anyone have the number of the 'Sandymount' guy mentioned above.


Thanks