rusted mower can it be fixed?

[slybunda]

deck has a lot of rust on this push mower handle bracket is rusted through which is main problem. engine runs great. can it be fixed?

pics attached

 

[chemman]

I think you would have better luck trying to find a mower with a good deck and a bad engine and then do an engine swap. That's a lot of serious rust.

 

[MParr]

TOAST

 

[stangguy]

To answer your question, time for a new timex

 

[spasm3]

Too many spots, if it was just the handle or side of the deck, but the rust around the upper deck chute and engine, its toast.

Funny you ask though as someone has already performed a patch on the other(left hand side) handle in pic 2.

 

[jeepman3071]

Stick a fork in it, it's done.

 

[slybunda]

ah yes i didnt see the patch on the other handle. i got flux core gassless welder i could use maybe just slap some steel plates on? or rivet on aluminium sheets?

 

[jrvn]

same things happening to my SEARS Craftsman Honda mower was thinking about maybe using autobody filler and smear it on to cover the rotted areas. at this rate the mower has outlived my father and at this rate it may outlive me, everything is wearing out but the engine keeps on firing up, just basic oil change/plug changes and once in a blue moon air filter, unbelievable

 

[tasch72]

ah yes i didnt see the patch on the other handle. i got flux core gassless welder i could use maybe just slap some steel plates on? or rivet on aluminium sheets?

I wouldn't bother welding. Your photo #3 is all cancerous rust and non-weldable. You're most likely just going to blow right through whatever material is left.

If you really need a mower you could rivet some patches on, but is it worth your labor and materials? The aluminum would probably be worth more than the scrap value of the mower itself.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I think you would have better luck trying to find a mower with a good deck and a bad engine and then do an engine swap. That's a lot of serious rust.

^^^^ this!

Just my $0.02

 

[JTK]

I've seen and dealt with some rusty and rusted through cutting decks in my life, but that one is down right impressive! That engine is about to start spinning in place. Impressive the wheels and handlebar has stayed on as well.

 

[Brian123]

I always tell my neighbors mow when it is dry and blow off your mower when you are done mowing, to the OP, Good Luck!

 

[slybunda]

Picked up same model mower with non working engine today. Deck is in mint condition. Pullcord is snapped so owner just put it in storage for years and sold it today to us. May swap pullcord over or do engine swap.

 

[TCL]

I always tell my neighbors mow when it is dry and blow off your mower when you are done mowing, to the OP, Good Luck!

I have a rear engine Snapper rider with bagger that had the lift type blades that sand blasted the side of the deck open. My grass was mostly sand when I built the house. I ended up buying a steel garden hose hanger for 2 bucks, cut it to the width and used carriage bolts to mend the deck for another five years. Then I bought a new deck shell and a brand new John Deere LX255 with a dedicated mulching deck. Still have both units. I use the 30 year old Snapper bagger at the beginning of the season to pick of winters wrath and then the 22 year old LX255 the rest of the time.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Home Depot.

 

[Lubener]

Picked up same model mower with non working engine today. Deck is in mint condition. Pullcord is snapped so owner just put it in storage for years and sold it today to us. May swap pullcord over or do engine swap.

You should be able to assemble a decent mower by swapping parts.

 

[daves87rs]

Nope….

 

[Zaedock]

Dang, I just scrapped two weed eater / Murray mower decks I didn't need anymore.

Head to the dump/recycling center and see if there are any available or pony up for a new machine. That deck isn't safe.