r/lawnmowers

I have two acres to mow with 15-20 degree slope and I'm tired of push mowing it in this heat. There are some flat spots, but mostly hilly. Any recommendations for a rider? I am looking for gas, NOT zero turn, and staying under $3,000 USD.

I have read that the Cub Cadet available at Home Depot might be a good option, but I am unsure.

Recently my push mower kept sputtering and would die. So I replaced the carberator because I bought a replacement years ago and was too lazy to clean. Replaced the hoses to it as well.

Replaced the spark plug and air filter too. Still no luck. Looked in the fuel tank and seen that the little straw style filter had some grass in it. Couldn't get the filter or hose off but I removed the tank, sprayed out all debris and let dry for a couple days.

Put it all back together today and it started up! Ran great for like 5 minutes, then the sputtering, then it slowed down a lot and finally died. I'm not super mechanically inclined, but have done most of what all youtube tutorials suggest.

So ive replaced air filter, new carb, cleaned fuel tank, used fresh premium fuel, checked oil and it still runs like crap. What else should I do? Probably going to try to force that fuel filter out and replace next, but it looks clean and fuel flows through it so idk.

1 extra note is after the mower died, there was a little bit of white smoke coming from the air filter near the carb.

Ok, I have a Craftsman T100, I know, but its all I could afford at the time lol. It sat for awhile because of health issues, but I got back to it. I had to replace a dry rotted deck belt and got a new batter, but that's not the problem, it wouldn't start! So, I pulled the carb off, soaked it in cleaner for a day or two and got it to start. Life got in the way for a few days, but when I got back to it, the engine wouldn't even turn over! I looked down at the exhaust and noticed fuel dripping out. The dang carb still had a stuck needle and had hydro-locked the engine.

So I go get a new non-OEM carb, which had solid reviews and matched as a replacement for the OEM number, put it on, and got it started again. Replaced the oil cause I smelled gas on the dip stick from where it was locked up. I also replaced the fuel line, filter, and added a fuel stop-valve. Here's the thing, getting it started and running can be dang hard, when it bogs down, I literally have to cover the air intake with my hand to get it to pop over. It also has poor throttle response, and will die if I throttle down too low. I suspect that last part is just where I don't have the valve adjusted right. So, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Oh, and its the Briggs and Stratton 344cc, 11.5hp engine. I swear, when I can I'm getting an S130 or 140.

Hi All,

From my rudimentary understanding I think I know what’s up, but would love some additional thoughts and support.

I bought a Victa 375 Sprint from my mate. He sold it to me very cheap saying “it runs on methylated spirits because it runs rich”.

Took out on face value. Sure enough runs OK on metho. But after sitting for a few weeks it won’t start. Primed it, pulled, spluttered.

So, curious, I pulled off air filter and drained tank to replace with Unleaded 91. Air filter is clean. Tank had some gunk. Certainly came out with some bits and pieces.

Anyway, before replacing or cleaning carbs, decided to add a bit of 91 and run it.

Starts up OK then just barely runs. Very choppy low revs. Sounds like no fuel getting through.

Ran it to mow lawn. After about 5 minutes it really fired up but then spluttered again and died.

So I think I’m confirmed. Gunk in fuel. Carb probably blocked jets.

My next plan is to pull the tank, clean it, and see if I can also take apart carb and clean. Should I just replace the carburetor? Anything else I’m missing?

I'm a first time home buyer (0.22 acres). I grew up on a 0.5 acre property and mowed with an old 2003 L110 JD (bulletproof) and some random Toro machines that worked fairly well if you took care of them. We had a Ryobi push lawn mower for the front yard for a bit but it died (won't turn on at all with fresh batteries) and ruined my perception of electric lawn mowers.

What're everyone's opinions on electric push vs gas push lawn mowers? Eventually I will get the L110 but if I can get an electric ryobi or try and fix my old one, is it worth it for the short term?

Hello!
We just moved from a house that had around 2000 sq foot yard to a 4000 sq foot yard. I have a battery operated 40v Ryobi that isn’t “cutting” it. I would like to stick with a battery mower, and was wondering if I should upgrade to a different Ryobi model, or go for an ego mower? I have also been told to check out atlas and greenworks.