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E10 and lawnmowers
« on: 06 December 2021, 12:02:52 »
I'm guessing that my 2nd hand, clapped out, B&S Sprint powered Hayter Hawk mower is not compatible with E10.

So do I go for high octane, more likely to be E5 or lower, fuel, or replace it.

If I replace, do I risk getting a battery powered mower instead.


Anyone got experience of modern battery mowers?


Hmmm....
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #1 on: 06 December 2021, 12:55:53 »
going off your past record with flammable stuff in your garage,  you should get a battery mower  ::) ::)
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #2 on: 06 December 2021, 13:00:29 »
Quote from: Andy B on 06 December 2021, 12:55:53
going off your past record with flammable stuff in your garage,  you should get a battery hand mower  ::) ::)
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #3 on: 06 December 2021, 13:06:08 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2021, 12:02:52
I'm guessing that my 2nd hand, clapped out, B&S Sprint powered Hayter Hawk mower is not compatible with E10.

So do I go for high octane, more likely to be E5 or lower, fuel, or replace it.

If I replace, do I risk getting a battery powered mower instead.


Anyone got experience of modern battery mowers?


Hmmm....
Depends on the job, but if it's anything more than a small piece of often mowed grass, battery mowers are not good. No power at all. Just like battery powered vacuum cleaner v plug in. Have you considered electric with an extension lead?
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #4 on: 06 December 2021, 13:08:45 »
Quote from: Nick W on 06 December 2021, 13:00:29
Quote from: Andy B on 06 December 2021, 12:55:53
going off your past record with flammable stuff in your garage,  you should get a battery hand mower  ::) ::)

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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #5 on: 06 December 2021, 13:09:57 »
I'm looking forward to Lord Opti's annual I Can't Start My Mower thread in the spring after he's left it all winter full of E10 petrol and it's all gummed up.  ;D
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #6 on: 06 December 2021, 13:31:55 »
There was an article in one paper a few weeks ago stating that the new stuff is not suitable for lawn mowers, so pay your money & take your choice I suppose.
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #7 on: 06 December 2021, 13:36:54 »
Dont be a tight wad and get a gardener in to do the job properly. ::)
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #8 on: 06 December 2021, 13:37:04 »
Why worry about E10 in the existing mower, the worst you might have to do is change a hose and gasket every few years.

Just don't leave fuel in it over winter  :y
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #9 on: 06 December 2021, 13:58:05 »
Both Briggs and Honda say that they will run on E10 but suggest adding fuel stabiliser to the fuel storage container before adding the fuel to the mower. It allegedly prolongs the life of the stored fuel by preventing it from gumming up as quick. Coincidentally they both sell the fuel stabiliser as well.  ::)  Storing fuel for long periods does them no favours, but once they are started Briggs tend to run on any old shite.  ;D
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #10 on: 06 December 2021, 14:10:58 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 06 December 2021, 13:37:04
Why worry about E10 in the existing mower, the worst you might have to do is change a hose and gasket every few years.

Just don't leave fuel in it over winter  :y

and a new garage every few years  ::)
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #11 on: 06 December 2021, 14:43:18 »
My petrol mower is looking pretty rusty now so if it packs up a new one would be my best option, hardly worth paying for servicing/repairs.
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #12 on: 06 December 2021, 15:13:40 »
Quote from: STEMO on 06 December 2021, 13:06:08
Have you considered electric with an extension lead?
I'd rather never cut the grass again, and go all hippy and pretend I'm vegan.
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #13 on: 06 December 2021, 15:27:27 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2021, 15:13:40
Quote from: STEMO on 06 December 2021, 13:06:08
Have you considered electric with an extension lead?
I'd rather never cut the grass again, and go all hippy and pretend I'm vegan.
Just a suggestion, I won't bother in future......fatty  ;D
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Re: E10 and lawnmowers
« Reply #14 on: 06 December 2021, 16:09:39 »
Too much faff, means it would never get cut. Like last time I had a crap electric mower.

For the same reason I use a (modified) cordless strimmer.
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