what to do?

[reynoldston]

The only 2 cycle mower I have ever had was years ago I bought at a lawn sale and it was so underpowered I throw it away. I guess what I am seeing they have come a long ways. Another thing I am wondering after using a two cycle mower don't you smell like a oil can? I ridden two cycle mopeds, snowmobiles, and ATVs and if you are second in line this is very much the case you smell like oil. Why are all the off road bikes, snowmobiles and lawnmowers going to 4 cycle now? What in the world can be the advanages of 2 cycle over 4 cycle. other then weight per power. I have never had a underpowered 4 cycle push mower.

 

[sss]

I dont think there are any advantages to two stroke i think there
just a novelty!

 

[BKBrown]

The main advantage of 2 stroke is that it produces power and exhaust in half the number of revolutions - more power and RPMs for the size and weight of the engine. That is why chain saws and most string trimmers etc. are 2 stroke.

 

[jmurray01]

The main advantage of 2 stroke is that it produces power and exhaust in half the number of revolutions - more power and RPMs for the size and weight of the engine. That is why chain saws and most string trimmers etc. are 2 stroke.

You took the words right outta my mouth!

As you said, they can be smaller and lighter, but still produce enough power for the job in hand.

 

[reynoldston]

You took the words right outta my mouth!

As you said, they can be smaller and lighter, but still produce enough power for the job in hand.

And you smell like a oil can when you are done useing a 2 cycle and I never has a power or weight problim with a 4 cycle push mower mower ???? And just what is a Mountfield SP44 2 or 4 cycle? Now 2 cycle being a novelty I can understand

 

[jmurray01]

And you smell like a oil can when you are done useing a 2 cycle and I never has a power or weight problim with a 4 cycle push mower mower ???? And just what is a Mountfield SP44 2 or 4 cycle? Now 2 cycle being a novelty I can understand

My Mountfield SP414 is a 4-Stroke.

2-Stroke engines are good for small pieces of machinery, like chainsaws and trimmers.

 

[reynoldston]

My Mountfield SP414 is a 4-Stroke.

2-Stroke engines are good for small pieces of machinery, like chainsaws and trimmers.

Yes you are right about chainsaws and trimmers but I tought we were talking about lawn mowers. Do you have a weight/power with your Mountfield? There is a reason they don't make 2 cycle mower anymore.

 

[jmurray01]

Yes you are right about chainsaws and trimmers but I tought we were talking about lawn mowers. Do you have a weight/power with your Mountfield? There is a reason they don't make 2 cycle mower anymore.

Well maybe 2-Stroke engines aren't the best in Lawn Mowers, but they still work.