Great, hope he can get it sorted for you.. And yes please let us know what he finds. 

Quote from: Steven1210 on April 25, 2024, 06:11:10 AMHi Mick

Funny you say that, as was looking at this

Weibang Virtue 50 SVP Variable Speed Pro Lawnmower 4 in 1

All my tree kit is husqvarna, as well as kombi system (strimmer, brushcutter, hedge cutter, pole pruner) but I'm just not taken by any of their models.

Was also looking at izy honda, but they look like a honda machine targeted at homeowners.

Steve

Steve, the Honda IZY 16" and 18" machines are pretty good to be honest, we have several people who use them commercially and love them.  The IZY 21" is a different machine altogether though, I always found the deck flimsy, and the separate height adjusters are rubbish.

Quote from: Sonnym on April 23, 2024, 06:53:05 PMHi mick. All clean, first pull and it almost starts. But then it doesn't,  let it sit for 5 minutes and almost starts. But next pull it doesn't. Any other ideas please
Thanks again

This is very tricky to know what's wrong because I can't see or hear it. What happens if you drip a small amount of fuel straight into the carb inlet, does it start and stop?

computerix, welcome to TGMF.

Thank you for posting that info, I'm sure it will come in handy.  The batteries I had problems with were suffering with the flashing lights when charging, but not sure if the same as you described.  I posted a couple of them on Youtube you can see  them here,

https://youtube.com/shorts/Is13NuvhSJk?si=G3i8wcr-A1I_WVW-
https://youtube.com/shorts/IfMtuh2vIk8?si=iPXavnl-nfoAmNn2

Hi Steven, and welcome to TGMF.

I have to say I'm more into repairs than I am into sales so not my best field, I was rather hoping someone would jump in and answer this.  But you could try one of the Weibang Virtue range, I think they are pretty well built for the money.

A couple of things to consider.  You can probably get two or three domestic machines for the cost of a pro machine. Some machines don't like having handles constantly folded it can damage cables and cause various issues, so if you can get away without having to fold them it would be better.

And once you introduce variable speed you are adding more components to go wrong, especially if it's done via belts which most are these days.

Pleased to hear that.    Keep blade lubricated when storing for long periods, and adjust blades occasionally to keep it cutting nicely. 

Hi CheshamMow, and welcome to TGMF.

I would just do a visual inspection of the cutting cylinder and make sure none of the welds are broken, or blades bent. 

Then start by backing off the adjustment each side so the bottom blade moves away from the cylinder, see if it all turns normally and then adjust the bottom blade so it's just touching the cylinder blades all the way across. If sharp enough you should be able to cut strips of paper while setting it up.

Quote from: Sonnym on April 16, 2024, 07:31:44 PMHi mick, if anything the hole could be too small. I used a very small drill bit. Will give it another bash tomorrow 😁
Thanks

That's quite possible. I tend to use the Honda cleaning pins for these jobs, the are the correct size and the ends are designed to scrape the varnish off the brass jets without damaging them.

Quote from: Sonnym on April 16, 2024, 06:09:03 PMThe main jet screw  that takes fuel from the bowl, it was blocked solid, so I ran a small drill piece through.

Ok, so hopefully you didn't take any metal off with the drill bit and enlarged the jet too much. Try starting it without choke.

Have you tried another spark plug just in case that's also causing issues? 

Sonnym, what jet did you unblock, the one under the bowl nut, or the plastic one on the top?

Quote from: Somerset on April 15, 2024, 08:05:49 PMThank you

I'll try 2 gaskets. Yes the primer bulb has a hole in it. The new one looks to be the same as the old one apart from.being red instead of black.

It primed fine last year, but when I got it out this year it just won't prime.

The two gasket trick usually works and certainly worth a try.  As long as the bowl seal is good and the filter backplate is sealed against the carb correctly there should be no reason for none priming.  You're simply putting a little pressure in the bowl which pushes a small amount of fuel up into the intake. With the air filter removed you should be able to see the fuel entering the intake when you prime it. 

Let me know how it goes.

Kev, if that's the same engine in the picture from the link you provided then you should tip mower on to it's right hand side, towards oil filler. (just make sure it's cooled down a bit in case of fuel spillage from carb).

You would do the same when changing (draining the oil).

The crankcase breather is on the same (left) side as the carb hence why it dumped the oil into the air filter casing.

Their info is wrong if they say left.

Edit:  Just to clear up that "Golden Rule" thing, you often see this mentioned but in reality it's just there for people who don't understand how how things work, sort of a generic instruction.  You'll often see people telling others to only tip the machine backwards resting on the handles as well.  Although this is probably the safest way to avoid these issues it's also the most awkward way because the machine is sitting at a angle meaning you virtually have to climb under it.

Hi Kev, and welcome to TGMF.

I'm not sure what engine is fitted to the Parker brand machine, but if you have a photo of it I can probably advise on the best way to tip it.

Regarding running now, you should be ok as long as the engine pulls over ok.  Just make sure the oil is up to the correct level. You might need to remove the spark plug give it a clean and pull the engine over a few times to clear any oil in the cylinder.  It might smoke a bit when it first starts.

Quote from: Somerset on April 15, 2024, 07:05:40 PM

Quote from: Mick on April 14, 2024, 05:48:37 PMThanks.  So the primer button is at the front of the engine and fitted into the plastic air filter backplate?

Yes that's the one.

Have you tried fitting two gaskets between the air filter backplate and the carb.  The plastic backplates have a habit of distorting and that in turn causes priming issues.  I quite often fit two gaskets.

Also make sure you fitted a primer button with a hole in the middle of it, It needs that hole.

Quote from: Sonnym on April 15, 2024, 06:32:29 PMHi, and thanks for the reply, hopefully get a look

No problem, if you get stuck just ask and I'll talk you through it.