My dad had (and still has) an older (1973 I think) Lawn-Boy & I grew up listening to the distinct sound it had. I decided that if I ever came across one like it, I'd pick it up for myself. Last summer while driving through my neighborhood, I spotted one of the the bright green mowers with a for sale sign in a nearby driveway & did a U-turn to check it out. 1970 model. The older gentleman that came out to greet me was the original owner and almost a bit sad to sell it, but he was moving to a condo & was no longer going to be using it. He asked for $20 and a promise to give it a good home. He gave me the mower, the side collection bag, 5-6 blades, some sales literature, owners manual and the bill of sale from 1970. I was renting last summer and only used it a time or two to try it out. Now that I've bought my first home, I would like some advice on fixing it up & restoring it. I have no garage to speak of, so I have to keep it in my workshop. I am a woman, so the lightweight deck really appeals to me when carrying it though a set of sliding glass doors!
The few times I used it last year it ran fine once started, but it was a little finicky to start. If I shut if off while it was warm, it would not start up again until it cooled off. Can anyone give me a good place to start on getting it fixed up? Things to check/ do first. My plan is to take the gas tank off & clean it out & put a new plug in it. I honestly don't know anything about cleaning carbs, but I can learn. I'm pretty handy with other things. My dad says about the only thing he has to do with his is adjust the points and clean the exhaust occasionally & he has used it 2-3 times a week for 30 years. I'm not sure exactly what adjusting points consists of. Any good videos or repair links to get me started?
Thanks in advance! You guys have some nice machines. I'll try to get pics of mine up later this week.
