..my Mountfield rotary mower, which was bought 36 years ago when we moved here, is still going strong. It has been loaned out to several neighbours whose own units packed in at not much more than a couple of years of age.
It is rather battle-scarred, though, and blotted its copy-book yesterday at the first cut of the year.
On attempting to start, it deposited petrol everywhere (and I mean everywhere) such that it wasn't obvious from whence it came. Then it exhibited all the signs of "hydraulic lock". Removed the spark plug, turned it over a few times (with petrol coming out of the plug hole!), and continued to do so until it dried itself up. Left it for a bit to evaporate, replaced the plug and pull-started, and away it went (a bit lumpy at first but then fine). Mowed the front lawn without further hesitation! I might consider changing the oil again, (or oil/petrol mix) though it was done back-end.
I can't help thinking it's not long for this world, though.
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