It's time to Mow !

Discodog

So dig out that mower & give it a service:

Change the oil
Clean & if necessary replace the air filter
Lubricate the cables
Clean/replace the spark plug
Clean/replace the fuel filter

Sharpen the blades - it is amazing how much of a difference sharp blades make to the performance. Don't over sharpen them - you want a steep edge that won't easily blunt. Check the blade balance before refitting the blade by hanging it on a screwdriver through the centre hole. Always remove the spark plug cap before touching the blades & make sure you have tightened the blade bolts :eek:

Clean the grass bag/box so that air can flow through it.

Most mowers have their revs reduced often for noise reasons. It is usually easy to increase the maximum revs by 20%. This will make the mower cut better in the wet & cut faster. It can often be better for the engine as it brings the revs up into the maximum torque range.

After use always clean under the mower. One of those round washing up brushes is perfect.

So what have I forgotten - feel free to add to the list & ask if you are not sure how to do something

km79

Discodog wrote: »

So dig out that mower & give it a service:

Change the oil
Clean & if necessary replace the air filter
Lubricate the cables
Clean/replace the spark plug
Clean/replace the fuel filter

Sharpen the blades - it is amazing how much of a difference sharp blades make to the performance. Don't over sharpen them - you want a steep edge that won't easily blunt. Check the blade balance before refitting the blade by hanging it on a screwdriver through the centre hole. Always remove the spark plug cap before touching the blades & make sure you have tightened the blade bolts :eek:

Clean the grass bag/box so that air can flow through it.

Most mowers have their revs reduced often for noise reasons. It is usually easy to increase the maximum revs by 20%. This will make the mower cut better in the wet & cut faster. It can often be better for the engine as it brings the revs up into the maximum torque range.

After use always clean under the mower. One of those round washing up brushes is perfect.

So what have I forgotten - feel free to add to the list & ask if you are not sure how to do something

How much should a service cost ?
The Honda dealer said it's better to get it done by them but surely any lawnmower place that does services should be ok ?
I'm not chancing doing it myself

Oscar Bravo

Hey Discodog,how can i increase the revs on my Mower,its a Rover.

Discodog

km79 wrote: »

How much should a service cost ?
The Honda dealer said it's better to get it done by them but surely any lawnmower place that does services should be ok ?
I'm not chancing doing it myself

I don't know about price but it is a condition of the Honda extended warranty that it is service by a Honda dealer.

Discodog

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

Hey Discodog,how can i increase the revs on my Mower,its a Rover.

Depends on what engine is fitted - it's probably a Briggs & Stratton. The first thing is to make sure that it really is on full throttle. You can easily adjust the throttle cable to the point just before the choke engages. Often there is a screw that adjusts the throttle.