Lawnmower does not go self propelled

[AlCapone]

It’s got to be pushed
And it’s not my mower but I am using it
Is it just belt adjustment?

 

[Netherfield]

@Dave W

 

[vantage]

It’s got to be pushed
And it’s not my mower but I am using it
Is it just belt adjustment?

First mistake, borrowing the mower!
“ Never had any trouble with it”, when it’s been fuucked for years!

 

[Jasper]

First mistake, borrowing the mower!
“ Never had any trouble with it”, when it’s been fuucked for years!

Whenever you borrow there’s always sorrow

 

[deleted user 837354]

I don't want to sound like a complete P rick (just for a change) but is this mower a self-propelled one to begin with? It's not always obvious which models are and aren't self-trundling.

That is a nice mower though- got the Honda GCV170 engine.

 

[vantage]

Whenever you borrow there’s always sorrow

Yes indeed, borrowed our neighbour’s rotovator once, ended up having to go to the repair shop to have the throttle fixed. £££!

 

[Netherfield]

I don't want to sound like a complete P rick (just for a change) but is this mower a self-propelled one to begin with? It's not always obvious which models are and aren't self-trundling.

That is a nice mower though- got the Honda GCV170 engine.

Website claims so, whether it was when it was borrowed is another matter.

 

[bravheart]

Granny sucking eggs here so apologies but it does says self propelled on it. So assuming that it has the two handles and you know both need to be squeezed against the main handle to get the engine to start the other one to engage the drive. Follow the cable for that one and see if anything moves or needs adjusted when squeezed.

 

[Dave W]

There will be a belt goes round a bullet on the crank above the blade. Probably behind a plastic cover. Goes to the gearbox on back axle. Check that’s not dropped off or snapped. If it’s on and tensioned then the drive likely bugged. They’re not really the best things

 

[agrimax]

There's a metal cog on each end of the rear axle that meshes with a plastic crown wheel inside the wheel. Take the wheels off and see if the teeth are worn out.

 

[Kidds]

I don't want to sound like a complete P rick (just for a change) but is this mower a self-propelled one to begin with? It's not always obvious which models are and aren't self-trundling.

That is a nice mower though- got the Honda GCV170 engine.

Mountfield SP53H
SP=self propelled

 

[Chae1]

Mines self propelled. Wife does it.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Mines self propelled. Wife does it.

I bought Mrs SS a battery powered walk behind so no starting issues, no fuel issues and no actual servicing.
Sorted!
SS

 

[SamN]

Think it's the same mower as mine. Halfway down the cable there is an adjuster

 

[farmerm]

Mines self propelled. Wife does it.

I have a similar model

 

[RushesToo]

Either the belt or on mine, the cable down to engage the clutch. If it is the same check that the cable isn't too loose - easier job than the belt usually.

 

[Exfarmer]

If it is like my old one the belt from the engine shaft to the “gearbox” hass come adrift
or the tensioner come adrift.
whichever best solution is to throw it away . Except it is not yours
so turn on side take blade off then remove plastic shield behind the blade to see what is going on

 

[NFI]

Check that there is a drive belt and that it is on the pulleys correctly. There is a tensioning nut under the rear flap next to the chute. Don’t go mad with it. Best try it with the rear wheels in the air just to see if it does work. If it doesn’t then could be a new gearbox £££.

 

[Macsky]

Mines self propelled. Wife does it.

Daughter’s pal’s parents were round dropping her off the other day, I was cutting the grass but it was mentioned that my wife does it time to time, this upset everybody.

Pal’s dad was annoyed that his wife won’t do it, wife was annoyed that my wife does and landed her in it, my wife was annoyed that pal’s wife never has to do it and I’m worried I’ll be landed with it all the time!

A sorry affair all round

 

[Exfarmer]

Daughter’s pal’s parents were round dropping her off the other day, I was cutting the grass but it was mentioned that my wife does it time to time, this upset everybody.

Pal’s dad was annoyed that his wife won’t do it, wife was annoyed that my wife does and landed her in it, my wife was annoyed that pal’s wife never has to do it and I’m worried I’ll be landed with it all the time!

A sorry affair all round

Share the pain I even bbought the wife a fancy 4wd ride on, was I thanked? What do you think