We've got an older push mower and it's starting to act up. It seems to cut out a lot. My dad said we should replace or rebuild the motor. I don't think it's worth it. We've had it for about 8 years.
Replace motor or get new pusher
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What kind of motor does it have on it?
I got a 3.5 HP Briggs mower from 1989 or so and it cut out all the time.
The engine would get warm and the diaphragm was messed up so it would choke its self out.
The part cost me $5 and it would cost you an hour's labor if you took it to a shop to do it.
So, about $65 for the repair or $100 + for a new mower. I'd say try to repair it, but that's just my opinion.
Best of luck!
Jet
I got a 3.5 HP Briggs mower from 1989 or so and it cut out all the time.
The engine would get warm and the diaphragm was messed up so it would choke its self out.
The part cost me $5 and it would cost you an hour's labor if you took it to a shop to do it.
So, about $65 for the repair or $100 + for a new mower. I'd say try to repair it, but that's just my opinion.
Best of luck!
Jet
unless you have the knowledge and ability to do the rebuild yourself, get a new mower. Even then, the cost of parts and machining might exceed the cost of a new mower.