Overheating lawnmowers

[Wildcat]

But that takes us back to the original question, if I get a newer pushmower, will it make it through the entire yard in one go?

Seems we all are guilty of not answering your other question, myself included.

The answer you seek is yes...you will able to get your whole yard done with a new machine. However, without proper care (winter storage) you might end up with the same problems you have now.

There has been a lot of member here who have offered a lot of help to you in regards to your current issue. If I was you, I would try every one before you go out and buy a new mower.

 

[exotion]

Seems we all are guilty of not answering your other question, myself included.

The answer you seek is yes...you will able to get your whole yard done with a new machine. However, without proper care (winter storage) you might end up with the same problems you have now.

There has been a lot of member here who have offered a lot of help to you in regards to your current issue. If I was you, I would try every one before you go out and buy a new mower.

Ya guess I missed that part. A lawn mower should be able to run all day long and not overheating. A new one definately won't with proper care

 

[philnotfil]

If you have not had the blade sharpened/balanced in 15 years that could be your problem.

Does your mower vibrate a lot?

This can be a telling sign that the blade needs to be balanced/sharpened or replaced depending on its condition.

I know that it hasn't been sharpened or balanced in a year, I couldn't tell you what has been done before that. (a friend knew a guy who had a buddy with a lawnmower for cheap)

 

[philnotfil]

Seems we all are guilty of not answering your other question, myself included.

The answer you seek is yes...you will able to get your whole yard done with a new machine. However, without proper care (winter storage) you might end up with the same problems you have now.

There has been a lot of member here who have offered a lot of help to you in regards to your current issue. If I was you, I would try every one before you go out and buy a new mower.

Then the plan is probably sharpening and balancing the blade (and doing the lawn in chunks) to get me through the year, and then preparing to buy a new machine next year.

 

[Fish]

No, a year without sharpening/balancing is not that critical... You have some bigger issues going on, likely a bent shaft or so.

 

[exotion]

No, a year without sharpening/balancing is not that critical... You have some bigger issues going on, likely a bent shaft or so.

Right. And if it is a bent shaft stop using it... Can easily shoot a rod through the block, blade can bend and brake off and fly god knows where. Bent shaft only gets worse

 

[shurguywutt]

You mention your hands getting torn up which leads me to believe your mower is vibrating excessively.

If your mower is vibrating excessively it means you have a problem with your blade or shaft.

I would definitely check the blade before you jump to any conclusions. A tool shop will sharpen and balance it up for under $10.

If this does not cut down on the vibrations you have a problem with your shaft (major repair probably not worth it on an old mower).
This video can help you diagnose your shaft: Repairing Lawn Mowers For Profit Part 17 (Checking For A Bent Lawnmower Crankshaft) - YouTube

Your mower should cut grass all day long without overheating or stopping unless their is a problem.

Good luck.