Buying Advice New LB member

[chadzeilenga]

Hello All,
I'm new to the forum. I just recently used my dad's LB Silver Series mower with offset wheel. Not sure on model # but it was a 2-stroke and probably made after 2000 or so. I really liked it and seemed to give a nice cut. My current Craftsman that was a freebie from a neighbor is starting to breathe oil more frequently, so I'm looking for a replacement soon. I'd like to find a cool looking mower and like the lawnboy 2-stroke.
I recently came across a LB 8480 that is a good price. Needs some work, but how are those? Are they different since they don't have the offset front wheel?

 

[lewb]

I believe the 8480 deck is designed for bagging and mulching. The staggered deck is designed for side discharge something the lawn boy was known for being able to go through tall grass vs other designs. Lawn Boy 2-strokes are pretty easy to work on. The 8480 should have an electronic cdi that is easy to replace if you do not have spark. The plastic Walbro carb is super easy to work on and you can get parts if you need them. Only real issue is how was the engine cared for? meaning did it ever not get enough oil. Will not know until you run it for awhile.

 

[chadzeilenga]

Hi,
Thanks for the input. I'm planning to bag, so this will potentially be a good option for me. I've heard they are a tad long, but will have to evaluate when I get a chance to look at it. The original owner has it so I'm assuming it's relatively well maintained, but won't stay running. I figured it has something to do with the carb, so if I get it I'll start by cleaning it out etc. I'll report back my findings.

 

[bwright1818]

I have had a few that are similar to an 8480. Good cutting machines, really meant for using a bag. However, there is a plastic, Lawnboy accessory, attachment chute you can get, that attaches where the bag would go and directs the discharge out the LEFT side, rear of the machine. This is opposite from most mowers. It's kinda weird to get used to, but it works. You can trim close on either side with either the bag or discharge chute. I'm not a fan of that type of self-propel, though. They can be difficult to pull backwards, especially at first, until everything warms up.

 

[beg]

the 10323 is the most affordable as far as parts and repairs go.the prices are lower on that model.I have the school bus and really don't care for it its cumbersome the gold series with the three speed trans are nice and have the aluminum deck I prefer the dura force engine but the f motor ones are nice too but parts are a little costly.