Push Mower Yearly Maintenence

[timlinden]

Hey Guys

I bought a new Honda HRX last fall, used it for a few weeks, and decided to bring
it in for the yearly maintenance this spring. All I really cared about was the blades
getting sharpened as I did mulch leaves last fall.

My question to you.. What is "normal" in yearly maintenance, and what is "normal"
in terms of cost?

It cost me $93 to sharpen blades (2), change oil, plug, air filter, lube drive + cables,
wheels, clean deck, clean starter fuel, do a test run.

Just looking for general feedback, if it's outrageous or close enough. If that's the
going rate and what needs to be done I'll budget it in..

Tim

 

[Rivets]

That seems to be a hair high, but it could just be the hourly rate in your area. Our labor rate is $65 or $70 depending on the brand. Included in our spring check over is: oil change, new plug and filter, clean deck and sharpen blade, check and test drive, lube wheels, check, run and adjust engine, check cables, etc. Normally takes 30-45 minutes depending on the unit. Normal cost. $60-$80 depending on brand. One thing, we have no set price, as every unit has different needs.

 

[timlinden]

That seems to be a hair high, but it could just be the hourly rate in your area. Our labor rate is $65 or $70 depending on the brand. Included in our spring check over is: oil change, new plug and filter, clean deck and sharpen blade, check and test drive, lube wheels, check, run and adjust engine, check cables, etc. Normally takes 30-45 minutes depending on the unit. Normal cost. $60-$80 depending on brand. One thing, we have no set price, as every unit has different needs.

Thanks! .....