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Old lawnmower barely used. Worth resurrecting?

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  • 11-04-2020 4:58pm
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    deadlybuzzman
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    I've come across a briggs and stratton lawnmower that is probably about 12 years old but would have had very little use, I'd say 20-30 hours max and after that has it been sitting in a dry shed untouched for maybe 8 years.

    Would it be worth bringing to a repair place and seeing if it can be used again? I've not even tried to start it for fear of causing damage.


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    emeldc
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    Absolutely. Briggs & stratton engines are bullet proof. If the deck is fairly solid I'd be keeping it. New diaphragm set, new plug, fresh petrol and oil and it's guaranteed to start.


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    deadlybuzzman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭deadlybuzzman


    emeldc wrote: »
    Absolutely. Briggs & stratton engines are bullet proof. If the deck is fairly solid I'd be keeping it. New diaphragm set, new plug, fresh petrol and oil and it's guaranteed to start.

    Ah brilliant! Is it fool proof enough that I could order the parts and do myself during the lock down or should I wait and get a pro to look at it in case anything might be siezed and I go breaking it?


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    ike
    Registered Users Posts: 1,406 ✭✭✭ike


    Yes they are fairly straightforward to work on plenty of YouTube videos to help you. If you're on lockdown is will be a nice little project.

    I ordered a new carburetor for my Dads Briggs & Stratton lawnmower on Amazon fitted it in 30 min today and its like new.

    My own mower is nearly 20 years old and the only original part is the paint :)

    As emeldc said replace the diaphragm and maybe a new plug...


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    emeldc
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    It might even start the way it is but i would imagine the diaphragm is perished after 12 years so it will never tick over properly. Have a look at some youtube videos on how to change it. You'll be able to clean up the carb and change all the seals at the same. As long as you're handy with a couple of spanners it shouldn't be too much of a problem.


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    Borzoi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭Borzoi


    ike wrote: »

    My own mower is nearly 20 years old and the only original part is the paint :)
    ..

    Barely run in! Mine is 27 years old. Honda, bloody super yoke


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    homer911
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    30-year old Harry with B&S Motor, always starts first time. Wore out the wheels and replaced them


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    blackbox
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    As long as the deck hasn't rusted away, it's worth it.


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