Search results

The thing I dislike with the engine brake system is that the brake pad material may eventually score the away at the flywheel so the magnet assembly would require adjusting more often .And with the blade brake system there is all that extra weight of the clutch assembly spinning around under...

I upgraded to a new Honda commercial HRU196 Buffalo Bull Pro with the blade brake clutch system and the GXV160 engine.Moreover,I really wanted the Engine brake model due to the reduced weight and I didn’t see the need for a B.B.C but there was a 3 month wait for stock ,extended even further by...

Is the lateral or horizontal thinking?

Lawn Addict.You’ve done a great job on the air box mate and should feel proud.You’ve put some forethought and effort into the job and pride into your work.

My old Victa Vortex and yours met the same fate but old mowers never die they just don’t mow grass anymore.No doubt the older Victa two’ees had it all and longevity plus.I picked up my new lawnmower today then checked all the torque settings and sprayed some solid lubricant containing Tungsten...

Well said and thanks for the welcome.Honda makes great engines and you are spot on about idling for too long.An engine that relies on the crankshaft to splash oil upwards needs some additional help in my opinion only so I will be trialing a 100% PAO & Ester with a full Zinc level slightly above...

Yeah cheers

Logert gogert I’m retired now.Over the years I’ve seen technology go from more humble beginnings to the highly complex machines.Lately I’ve been researching more into Tribology and how lubricants play a better part in preventing wear in my spare time but the mainstream synthetics sold today are...

Logert gogert.Yeah thanks mate,you are right about that! Thanks for the welcome.My first mower was a 2 Stroke Victa Vortex with a phenomenal lifespan of 26 years without an engine overhaul .As gutless as they come under load and it cut Santa Anna couch rather badly.It felt like I had moved up to...

Hi guys,yep another new guy to torture.I’m a retired Automotive tech/Police Officer.Did I tell you about the time I pulled over a speeding mower.Only kidding! You may notice that my accent is a different to cos I’m from the land down under. Well that’s the intros out the way.I’m picking up a new...