Hi Mick and others.

Has anyone had any feedback on the new twin blade, 100kg, 77cm mower from Weibang? Can't see much on YouTube in terms of reviews but have seen the odd post in Facebook regarding an issue?

And in general what's the main faults with the virtues and legacy mowers?

Hello Andy.

Interesting to hear your findings of the speed of the harrier too quick. I've found that at my dealership also and no one can do much about it. I am sure Mick might know regarding the gearbox speed. Yes the gearboxes are used my many manufacturers but have custom shaft lengths.
Ultimate factor though is the engine speed. Quicker it goes quicker the gearbox shaft spins.

Did you not consider the Hawk? I have one and where I normally find the Hayter pros a bit quick on max speed the hawk on max is a nice speed so it will go even slower as it has infinite variable drive. Yes it's a cheaper mower but still designed and tested by the chaps at Hayter. But not bolted together in their factory in Spellbrook.

mick. Seems as though they are doing something. Seen some new pros and used pros with cut outs on the roller frame by the non chain end roller bearing. You know what this is for?
And have you seen the new seals? From the part drawings the end caps are new as well. Probably just got holes in for the seals to be screwed.

Not yet. I know dealer trialed them last year and it helped drive last longer by a few months but still let in dirt and water. Hopefully Hayter refined it.

Seen the new seals?

Maybe n more reliable but from a user pov the 56 gearbox is crap in pro use. Too slow to engage.

Nice one. What tool do you use to take the small sprocket off current harriers?
And to get the metal belt cover off the 56's? Can be stuck.

What's going on with these general transmission gearbox in the Hayter harriers?  Commercially lucky to get two years before the seals fail or another issue. The gt gearbox in the Toro commercial proline and prostripe (3speed) are lot more expensive but last a lot longer. It's pathetic really.

Mick have you seen the new seals Hayter are using this year over the caps to stop debris getting into the pins?

Hectic here in Surrey at MPS Garden Machinery. 5/6 week wait to get onto the bench. Dozens of ride ons pre booked for service.
Phones little quieter than a week or two ago but once it dries up a little and people get their mowers out and panic because it won't work the phones will explode again.

Maybe in some areas of the country people either have more gardeners and the casual car boot beer money gardener and some use cheap mowers from bnq then replace every other year.

I don't see any high or low adjustment screws.
Maybe it needs new diaphragm and gaskets. They were kept on the machine. Would that also explain why it seems to be slightly leaking down the pipe?

Hi. Got echo pb8010 in for repair. Wouldn't start.
Cleaned carb. Reconnected bottom hose the the clearer hose and new fuel filter. New spark plug. Started fine.
However when I took the spark plug boot off the boot came away from the lead. Put the lead back in the hole as best as I can by pushing it. Started fine.

However it can run very well and normal. It then it bogs down a bit.
Had a lot of smoke initially from exhaust. Think machine has been left outside for a bit.
Wondering why it would run rough on occasion?
Ticks over fine.

Thanks.

Hi mick. Will send pics on insta. Done wire as said but still not turning off. Have looked at where wire connects to coil and seemed a bit floppy. Could coil be the issue? Engine runs fine now with new backplate

Not got a pic at the moment Mick. There's a screw that's attached to the bowl from an angle. Like on some gcv Honda engines. Not sure what they do.

Cheers mick. Will have a look.
I didn't notice the black plastic plate that goes between carb and engine wasn't on correctly. Could that affect its running? Thought car was cleaned as all jets seemed clear.
Also the second screw on the carb bowl. Should that locate on the little lug that sticks out on the "shaft"?

Please check mick as I sent three pics. Engine won't turn off.