2-stroke Lawn Boy Fanboy Thread!

[Hokiefyd]

I've got two Lawn-Boys, one with a 2-cycle F engine and one that originally had a 4-cycle Tecumseh and I re-powered it with a Honda GCV160. The F is a 1987 model 8157, a 4-square cast deck. The one with the Honda is a 1999 model 10330, a staggered-wheel steel deck. Both are self-propelled. Of the two, I definitely like using the 10330 the best. I never really got into the smoke of the 2-cycle engine, or the notion that real Lawn-Boys are 2-cycle only. Lawn-Boys are much more than their engine. I like the quality design and construction. I also like the maneuverability of the staggered-wheel deck design. It's a design I wish Toro kept. My third mower is a Honda Masters HR215SXA, 2001 model.

I like a quality mower rather than just one brand. My next purchase will be a John Deere 14SB or JX75 with the Kawasaki engine.

 

[chewy781]

I used to have 2 4-cycle push mowers but sold them off and got me some 2cycle lawn boys. I got sick of changing the oil, they were heavy, and plus I wanted more power. I am currently using supertechtcw3 & Pennzoil semi synthetic premium plus tcw3.

 

[Best F100]

Four different 2 cycle mowers here boys:

1) A 2001, 6 1/2 HP Duraforce Lawn Boy with Easy Stride (Personal Pace) self propel and electric start.

2) A 2001, 6 1/2 HP Commercial Duraforce, with Orange 1 gallon gas tank & Orange steel wheels.

3) A Snapper mower with 2 stroke Wisconsin Robin engine. Used for bagging leaves. Enough suction to almost pick up the ground with the leaves.

4) My mom owns a restored 2 cycle Toro with the Suzuki engine. The one that landscapers drooled over - when they could buy them new.

 

[mrsilv04]

I've never owned a push mower that WASN'T a two cycle Lawn Boy with the staggered deck.

First one is a 1983 - 21", last year made before the stupid government mandated blade brake.


Second one is an early 90's - 21", with the 4 hp Commercial grade engine. It was a Craigslist grab at $50. Had hardly been used.

I also have a 1960's LawnBoy 2 cycle edger. It's a really unique piece. Runs like a champ. Model 1014. Garage sale buy for $10.

Here's a picture of one, mine is in like new condition. It is beige with green trim.

http://www.mytractorforum.com/attachment...mp;d=1245281800

 

[beanoil]

Love my 10 year old 5 horse commercial model. Runs like a top, MX2T, midgrade, 32:1. Aluminum deck, recycler. Can't stall the thing unless the grass is really tall or wet.

 

[Papa Bear]

Where can a fella get new wheels and wheel bolts for an '86 model 7050 (6" & 8") ?? They seem scarce as hen's teeth ...

 

[Kaboomba]

I would love to find another cheap older LB 2-stroke. Then I would rip the engine off and put it on a GO-KART!

 

[Johnny]

Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Where can a fella get new wheels and wheel bolts for an '86 model 7050 (6" & 8") ?? They seem scarce as hen's teeth ...


http://www.rcpw.com/lawn-boy-parts/

 

[addyguy]

When I was younger, we had friends of the family that had a large yard, and a lawnboy mower. It seemed like they were always mowing that yard, and we were often over when they were.

I remember the noise the engine made, and remember that it sounded nothing like other mowers I heard around, nor did it look like other mowers, with its staggered wheels....never quite understood why it was so different.

The family was from Germany, so I thouigh it was some strange, German mower they had brought with them.....

 

[Panzerman]

Originally Posted By: Kaboomba
I would love to find another cheap older LB 2-stroke. Then I would rip the engine off and put it on a GO-KART!
You could, because its a two stroke, it would run on its side or upside down for that matter.

 

[Panzerman]

Iam a two stroke fanatic. I bought a Brand new Lawnboy, the last year they made the two stroke, I think its a 1996, self propelled. I just bought a Toro with a suzuki engine in PA, totally restored, I had my buddy pick it up for me and I will get it this Thanksgiving, but he said it looks like new with shiny chrome, not a strach on it. He also has a old Lawnboy two stroke that I sold him 8 years ago, that he said he doesnt use anymore and I can have back so, I will be adding that to the collection to fiddle with. I love two strokes, they are the best. Small easy to work on, powerful and simple. If it wasnt for environuts and all the pollution [censored], I believe there would be alot more things two stroke. Sadely the new generation doesnt even know what the benefits of a two stroke are or even what one is.

 

[boraticus]

I have a 1990 Echo mower with a 140cc two cycle engine. Twenty years old and still going strong. I did a compression test a few months ago. It's still at 120 psi which is pretty much factory spec. This mower has seen a lot of work over the years cutting over half an acre a couple times a week for the first twelve years of it's life. It's on easy street now and is used for trimming now that I have a rider.

Two cycle engines are marvels of simplicity, effectiveness, and power in a compact light weigh package. I have at least 17 machines with two cycle engines. Some 38 year old and still running like new!

I've got two old vintage Yamaha motorcycles that in stock form made 39 h.p. With a few simple modifications, I've got them pumping out well over 50 h.p.

Yeah... I admit, I'm a two stroke fan in a big way!

 

[Kaboomba]

Something that always puzzled me is why people who built their own minibikes and go-karts don't usually use the "big" 2-strokers like Lwn Boy and Echo. It seems like those engines would work great.

 

[boraticus]

Originally Posted By: Kaboomba
Something that always puzzled me is why people who built their own minibikes and go-karts don't usually use the "big" 2-strokers like Lwn Boy and Echo. It seems like those engines would work great.


Wouldn't a vertical shaft be a bit difficult to use for the above applications? Not impossible but mounting the engine on it's side to get the shaft horizontal would take a bit of creativity and the carb would also require re-positioning.

Once those aspects are achieved, a little adjustment of the governor, maybe a small expansion chamber and some carb jetting would make for a potent little package!

 

[BBDartCA]

Originally Posted By: Kaboomba
Something that always puzzled me is why people who built their own minibikes and go-karts don't usually use the "big" 2-strokers like Lwn Boy and Echo. It seems like those engines would work great.


One reason may be big 2 smkoes are harder to come by than the garden variety B&S and tecumseh.