Originally Posted By: jhellwig
Oh god not this again.
I suspect that due to the relatively low activity level here, someone may have wanted to "stir the pot" to get some action. What better way than dragging up an ancient thread about a ancient lawnmower that has soldiered on for 22 years with next to no oil changes?
I'd say that in the real world, that mower is likely the norm, not the exception. There are millions of people who do not participate here. The simple reason is that they couldn't care less. The same goes for their equipment.
Regarding the actual topic, I use an hour meter on engines powering relative expensive machinery. Small motors on seasonal equipment, lawnmowers in particular get oil changes every so often, depending on use. Likely every five to ten years. They just don't get the use.
Not sure if you read the post about the old 5kw Honda generator that I worked on a few weeks ago? That thing was abused something awful. Black oil diluted with rancid gas, sat under a pile debris from a collapsed shed for ten years. I suspect it was somewhat sheltered due to the limited rust. Anyway, fresh gas and a clean spark plug is all it took to get it running.
Most half decent small engines are very forgiving. Hondas, or any other Japanese engine even more so.
Oh god not this again.
I suspect that due to the relatively low activity level here, someone may have wanted to "stir the pot" to get some action. What better way than dragging up an ancient thread about a ancient lawnmower that has soldiered on for 22 years with next to no oil changes?
I'd say that in the real world, that mower is likely the norm, not the exception. There are millions of people who do not participate here. The simple reason is that they couldn't care less. The same goes for their equipment.
Regarding the actual topic, I use an hour meter on engines powering relative expensive machinery. Small motors on seasonal equipment, lawnmowers in particular get oil changes every so often, depending on use. Likely every five to ten years. They just don't get the use.
Not sure if you read the post about the old 5kw Honda generator that I worked on a few weeks ago? That thing was abused something awful. Black oil diluted with rancid gas, sat under a pile debris from a collapsed shed for ten years. I suspect it was somewhat sheltered due to the limited rust. Anyway, fresh gas and a clean spark plug is all it took to get it running.
Most half decent small engines are very forgiving. Hondas, or any other Japanese engine even more so.
