Lawn Boy Canadian

[Ariena]

Just picked up my first Lawnboy. I don't know what I have. It starts, but then stops
Here are the numbers
Model No. 6280
Serial No. 9120073

What is this?
What is the correct fuel mixture?

Thanks in advance guys!

 

[robinb66]

Try cleaning the Carb and check the reeds, most lawnboys are 32:1 32 parts gas to 1 part oil

 

[Ariena]

Please forgive my ignorance, WHAT ARE THE REEDS?

 

[robinb66]

Behind the carberaeter there's a plate its mounted too the plate is connected by 4 screws to the blog k behind this is a small metal plate that has the shape of a u these reeds should flat against this plate if they don't you should've able to remove two little screws and flip the reeds Ans tighten them back down

 

[Fireman 123]

Pretty sure that's a F series engine. They don't have the removable reed plate that the carb mounts to. I believe you have to split the crankcase halves to replace the actual reed valves. To check their function, remove the carb, make sure the mounting surface is clean enough to put your mouth to, and exhale to open the reeds. If they seal as you inhale, they are working properly. It's crude, but works. Good luck. Nice mower!

 

[Ariena]

Yes it is an F series (f201).
I'm going to show it to our local lawnmower guru and see what he thinks.
Thanks guys for your comments. These mowers are well built and engineered.
By the way, is paint still available for these old machines?

 

[Two-Stroke]

Yes it is an F series (f201).
I'm going to show it to our local lawnmower guru and see what he thinks.
Thanks guys for your comments. These mowers are well built and engineered.
By the way, is paint still available for these old machines?

About the paint - try searching in this forum with that keyword. There have been threads about just that.

Nobody mentioned checking the air and fuel filters -- that's kind of obvious but worth looking at. Your problem sounds like some kind of fuel system clogging. Probably nothing serious. If your guru has experience with two-cycle engines he'll be able to figure it out.

Thanks for the pictures of your fine machine. I love stuff that's built to last. :thumbsup:

 

[Fireman 123]

Grabber green engine paint is about the closest