Lawnmowers…..
I’ve got two rotary mowers I got cheap over the last few yrs or inherited. They both have the same Briggs and Stratton petrol engine on them, the one with a fixed throttle( governor) and no choke. They have a big red rubber primer button.
Neither of them ever work properly. Drives me mad. Last yr I had both of them serviced and the guy replaced the carburettor diaphragm on both as they had gone hard which contrive buttes to poor starting, idling, running.
Thing is, both of them are the same again. One won’t start despite a new plug etc, one starts badly but won’t idle properly and has no power.
I’ve had enough of both of them and consider that the design must be rubbish if every yr I have to replace the diaphragm.
Any ideas on petrol mowers with alternative engines than b&s? Would one with a throttle instead of a governor be better.?
I need a metal deck as I have a stony garden.
All mowers seem to be made by a few manufacturers these days and repainted. The one I have is a fly on but says made by husqvarna but has the same Briggs and Stratton as the mountfield I have which has a yellow grass box that has been painted black.
I’ll avoid Chinese rubbish ones so I can get spares easily if needed. I have a medium size garden so would appreciate the merits/ demerits of push yourself vs propelled if anyone has any relevant experience.
I’ll buy a new mower if it’s sensible and get rid of the other two on eBay after I fix the carb ( looks simple on YouTube but I can’t be assed with the hassle/ have the inclination or time to keep doing this)
Help me….