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dave hirst
22-10-2010, 06:05 PM
I picked up an old one of clean up today, i had one years ago, great mower... super light reved hard and cut everything.
anyway i will fix it up and give it ago.
I am having a hernia op next week so i want something light to push while i heal (bloody hondas are to heavy).
thing is i cannot remember what the 2 stroke fuel ratio is.
Anybody ????

Stripes
22-10-2010, 06:12 PM
I used to use one of those. It was 25:1, but with the new oils that are meant to use less it should be ok with 50:1

courty
22-10-2010, 07:08 PM
Suzi should get into the 4stroke mower market,their 4 banger outboards kick everyone else's arse.

Redeye
22-10-2010, 08:11 PM
I'd stick with 25:1 myself

gcsmow
25-10-2010, 04:42 PM
Yes red eye damn right there. 25:1 and use a filter funnel. I can't see how extra lubrication is going to be a problem especially if it has been sitting around for a while.

You will destroy a Victa 2 stroke on 50:1 that comes from personal experience.

simo
26-10-2010, 06:56 AM
A few yrs ago at the rover dealer they had a new 22inch self proppelled rover powered with a suzuki 2 stroke, never have i seen another one since....seemed like it would have been a good machine ????

stptow
02-11-2010, 06:06 PM
suzuki stopped making 2 stroke mower engines as cost to much to comply with american pollution laws. rover then had either honda gcv190 (6.5hp) or b & s 6.5 hp motor.honda now been dropped as not selling as to dear.
when i buy new rover i get my shop to rip b&s off & put honda on.

stptow
02-11-2010, 06:07 PM
also suzuki motor was fantastic, economical, great power & no maintenence

Redeye
02-11-2010, 06:34 PM
hmmm, sorry to stir the pot again, but i'd replace a honda with a b&s these days - US made vs Chinese

ian
02-11-2010, 07:21 PM
hmmm, sorry to stir the pot again, but i'd replace a honda with a b&s these days - US made vs Chinese

or a Kawasaki FJ180V

Zweedo
02-11-2010, 11:21 PM
A few yrs ago at the rover dealer they had a new 22inch self proppelled rover powered with a suzuki 2 stroke, never have i seen another one since....seemed like it would have been a good machine ????

I found one on Ebay the other day.

Here. (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Suzuki-2-stroke-Motor-Mower-catcher-VG-Condition-/200535045706?pt=AU_Lawnmowers&hash=item2eb0d1f64a) It's been sold.

Another one here. (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ROVER-MOWER-CATCHER-2-STROKE-SUZUKI-MOTOR-4-BLADES_W0QQitemZ140471263806QQcategoryZ29520QQcmdZ ViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLS L%252BPSSI%252BSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252 BUCK%252BRTU%26otn%3D20%26pmod%3D200535045706%252B 200535045706%26po%3D%26ps%3D63)

gcsmow
03-11-2010, 10:01 PM
I was in Cairns Mower City today and saw a Masport utility mower with a Suzuki 2 stroke on it. About 19 inch model, it didn't actually say Suzuki but it was definitely recognisable as a Suzuki motor. My neighbour has a Rover with a Suzi motor and has had it for years, very quiet.

stptow
04-11-2010, 05:53 PM
there are copys of suzuki motors floating about, not as reliable

dave hirst
08-11-2010, 09:02 PM
well i stripped back the carbie, cleaned the muffler and electrics and put on a new ,plug and filter and throttle cable and away it went.
First day back after a hernia op and this little mower is a beauty, a bit smokey (2 stroke) but it revs high and cuts better than the honda, it slices through wire grass like its buffalo.
It is so light i could run around the yards (if i was able).
Down sides is a small catcher and it doesn't mulch, but it will gwt me through till i can push the honda again.
Its a shame They dont make em like this any more.
dave

gcsmow
08-11-2010, 10:29 PM
Ever thought about putting the Suzuki motor on the Honda frame ?

graeme
10-11-2010, 05:56 PM
Hey Dave, hows the recuperation going, I had two hernias repaired four weeks ago, I'm often tempted to lift things I shouldn't etc. but got to be careful.

Graeme

dave hirst
10-11-2010, 06:26 PM
ahh, mine was only a single, I returned to work after 4 days, just light pruning and spraying, but was back on the mowers after 7 days.
Today (12 days) was my first big day 9 lawns and8hrs of hard work, a bit sore but still ok.
Worst is my purple balls, wish they would stop hurting... gotta laugh.
Wont let em keep me down though, i would go crazy if i just sat around.
How about you, a double... your balls must be glowing.... ouch