Lawn Mower - Any recommendations?

[PCM]

Hello,

I've had a brilliant Al-Ko petrol, self propelled, Honda engine, 3 speed lawnmower for about the last 20 years.

It's been brilliant. ( Apart from needing to replace the drive wheels, as they have plastic inserts that wear away. )

Just recently, it's been smoking, drinking petrol, smelling like an old moped, running on and lacking power.

I think it's destined for lawnmower heaven. 😞

Q. Has anyone got any recommendations for a good and worthy replacement at all?  (£250-£550)?

Regards,.

[Toyota Owner]

Which Honda engine is fitted to the mower?

It might just be a carb issue causing the issue, the Honda engines are normally bulletproof.

Hopefully its also got a NGK spark plug fitted & not a Champion.

[PCM]

Thank you. I'll have to tale a look. ( I think, it's a Honda 160? )

[Malc1]

Temporary replacement ( or permanent ) ……. rent out your grass to a hungry horse, donkey, goat whatever 👌

Malc 

[cdmaskell]

Maybe time to go for rechargeable?  My Honda lawnmower is 20yrs old.  If it completely packed up I would go Battery.  But no signs yet. Try an economical repair first.