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npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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I'll have a look but been a numpty when taking engines apart im not sure on the taking apart side of things I might get it serviced, that and a pipe that snapped off leaving a threaded part in the engine where it looks to have been screwed in Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

26th Apr 2011 8:39 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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Found a website that does parts for the briggs stratton engine, found the engine model number and worked out what parts were what

I think i have ordered what is needed to fix it

a service kit inc filter/spark plugs etc
a diaphram
the breather tube that looks to have snapped

£30 inc P&P, thought better to spend that than £400+ on a new mower Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

27th Apr 2011 10:56 am

npinks

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Thanks alot greengiant your fix sorted the lawnmower out and now it's back up and mowing Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

7th May 2011 9:19 am

dunroof

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npinks wrote:
I'll have a look but I am a numpty full stop.

7th May 2011 1:49 pm

npinks

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Location: Ls25
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Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

7th May 2011 2:02 pm

Boxer

Member Since: 26 Dec 2009
Location: S Wales
Posts: 354

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Zermatt Silver

ttc546 wrote:
greengiant wrote:

If you get one with a B&S engine, make sure if you tip it up that the spark plug end is uppermost, if you don't, it them up and they will only pulse rev after that, can only assume some oil gets passed a seal.

Aaaahhhh... I have that problem and have spent the last few days investigating everything, changing plugs, cleaning filter and carb, but the problem still remains. Is it fixable - cheaply??? Really bugging me.

You can buy a new carb for about£12 that sorts it out. Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

8th May 2011 8:16 am

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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Prior to my fix I tilted it up on its side, carb on high side and still got oil in my air filter and all over the mower deck

My spark plugs on the front, do I tilt the front up to change blade or clean underneath ? Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

8th May 2011 8:25 am

chicken george

Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

pick it up with a fork lift and clean from underneath

another CG handy tip

or un-hitch the bed roll it out from under the mower and powerwash At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

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8th May 2011 9:16 am

Boxer

Member Since: 26 Dec 2009
Location: S Wales
Posts: 354

I pick mine up and put it on a workmate. Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

8th May 2011 9:41 am

toeknee

Member Since: 14 Feb 2009
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Quote:
I pick mine up and put it on a workmate.

Don't think i would like to be your workmate

8th May 2011 9:51 am

iain cooper

Member Since: 27 Aug 2007
Location: north of Glasgow
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2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Lago Grey

Boxer wrote:
I pick mine up and put it on a workmate.

that's exactly what I do with my Mountfield Emblem, for the last 20 years !!

I've recently replaced it ( not because it's broken, just for a bigger cut/machine ) and bought a 21" cut ALKO rotary.

it's a beautiful big beast, 6.7hp 190cc Briggs and Stratton powerdrive and really well built.

in fact after using it two or three times we were in B&Q yesterday and the Mountfield range is not in the same league as the ALKO. ( ALKO also make the chassis, etc for motorhomes/caravans, etc

Iain

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8th May 2011 9:52 am

npinks

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Don't have a workmate and I defiantly don't have forklift, not unless I bought one and forgot, time to check the garage Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

8th May 2011 10:49 am

Boxer

Member Since: 26 Dec 2009
Location: S Wales
Posts: 354

And honestly pinks, just get a new carb for your mower. They are only abou £12 makes them run really sweet. Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

8th May 2011 11:26 am

npinks

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Location: Ls25
Posts: 20092

Running sweet with just a new £2 carb diaphragm and service kit (plug, filter &oil) already Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

8th May 2011 11:50 am

Triple7

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18th May 2011 1:24 pm

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