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servicing a self propelled lawn mower

  • 24-05-2015 08:33PM
    #1
    Crimsonforce
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    I have a self propelled lawn mower with a briggs and Stratton 575 ex series engine. It was robbed from my shed but I got it bank thanks to the garda.

    I'd like to keep it in tip top shape.

    It's over 1 year old.
    does anyone know what I should service on it?
    Air filter, fuel filter..


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Change the oil.
    Inspect the air filter. If its damaged or you can't see light through change it. There is also a pre filter in there. Inspect that. Wash it if it is dirty. Let it dry for a day.
    Change the spark plug.
    I'm not sure if this engine has a fuel filter. If it does it will be on the fuel line between the tank and the carburettor.
    I also give around the engine a clean with an air compressor.

    Other things I do are sharpen the blades and apply grease to the cables that go to the drive and the safety cable and clean the underside of the mower deck


  • #3
    vicwatson
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    Can you tilt a petrol mower on its side in order to clear the underside? I thought the shop i bought it from told me not to do it but just wondering if it would be ok?


  • #4
    Crimsonforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Crimsonforce


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Can you tilt a petrol mower on its side in order to clear the underside? I thought the shop i bought it from told me not to do it but just wondering if it would be ok?

    I'm sure if there is no petrol and low on oil,it should be ok...


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Can you tilt a petrol mower on its side in order to clear the underside? I thought the shop i bought it from told me not to do it but just wondering if it would be ok?

    if the oil is taken out its fine. I don't tip the mower to the side the air filter is on or towards the spark plug. I tip them by lifting the front up. But am not sure if this is absolutely correct.


  • #6
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,753 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    I tip mine on it's side about 45 degrees, and it's fine, been doing it for years. Bloody bother when the deck gets stuffed with grass.


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