Wondering if this is beyond repair? If not, if someone would have a recommendation on how to fix. This is a 22 inch push mower. Looks like the engine is held to the deck in three places, two of the three places look like the attached picture.
Mower Deck Damage - any chance of fixing this?
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Not unless you're willing to put more work into it than its worth. It decayed from the underside from the grass holding moisture against the metal. You'd probably almost have to fabricate an all new deck.
Better off finding a deck with a blown motor.
To prevent it in the future, clean the grass off the underside after mowing.
Better off finding a deck with a blown motor.
To prevent it in the future, clean the grass off the underside after mowing.
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I had the same problem, finding a replacement deck was actually pretty easy. I took a few rides around the neighborhood the mornings of heavy trash collection.
You will be able to find end of season discounted mowers real quick.
Example, no tax, free shipping to your door and it has a decent Briggs & Stratton, not one of those 125/140 CC ones.
https://www.mtdparts.com/equipment/mtdparts/mtd-gold-21-self-propelled-mower-12avb2a9704
Example, no tax, free shipping to your door and it has a decent Briggs & Stratton, not one of those 125/140 CC ones.
https://www.mtdparts.com/equipment/mtdparts/mtd-gold-21-self-propelled-mower-12avb2a9704
Originally Posted By: cb_13
Should be easy to find a decent deck with a blown motor. Just look around for the Briggs and Stratton lubed for life engines. They usually self destruct in 3-5 years.
I purchase a new mower at the start of summer , with the B&S lubed for life engine . It will have oil changes every year .
Should be easy to find a decent deck with a blown motor. Just look around for the Briggs and Stratton lubed for life engines. They usually self destruct in 3-5 years.
I purchase a new mower at the start of summer , with the B&S lubed for life engine . It will have oil changes every year .
If you have a welder, not to hard to fix with a large washer to two, if not, junk as others have said.
Originally Posted By: Reddy45
She's dead Jim.
She's dead Jim.
A mower with a deck like that is actually worthless. You could fix it for sure, but home much money do you want to throw at a worthless item?
I have never had a mower deck rust out , yet . In mostly dry West Texas .
But if I did , I might try repairing it using thick sheet metal and screws or pop rivets .
But if I did , I might try repairing it using thick sheet metal and screws or pop rivets .
It’s toast! Notice the crack in the engine’s mounting flange. Put it out by the road, some scrapper will pick it up.
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Must be all that salt they use up there.
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