Benthejockey Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 I'm about to inherit a roller mower of father in law. Hes got 2 spare that are too heavy for them and too bug for their little lawn. Now I was going to have the John Deere one because it was at the front of the shed! But when I said today MIL said the hayter one had a bit of an issue so my darling wife said we'd have that one instead and I'd fix it! Apparently it runs well but once it's hot if they turn it off it wont start again until its cooled down. As you may know I'm no Ditchman and my fixing of stuff only goes a fraction further than hitting it with a hammer. Has anyone got any ideas what might be the issue? I'm tempted just to acquire the John Deere one instead of the tricky one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 What model is it ? the only problem I have encountered is the float sticking in the bowl below the carb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Probably just wants a service? you can get manuals on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 you will proberly find the coil is on the way out.........a coil is fairly cheap and easily fixed into place (2 bolts) and set the gap between coil and flywheel using a rizla packet...not the paper the packet..............also it might be a plug problem...so new plug first then new coil....will be worth it as those Hayter mowers with rear rollers are bloody expensive machines to buy new............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Both will be good mowers and depending on model one could be better than the other. Both do cheaper and expensive ranges. Get the models and see what's what before deciding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted June 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I knew PW would potentially know the answer. They wont be cheap ones either of them! I wont get chance to get them until Sunday now. But in the words of the terminator I'll be backkkkk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Mine struggles to start when warm but I pump fuel in and it starts again. I think mine evaporates the fuel . ignition as ditchy said could be on its way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Christopher Jones Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Youtube is brilliant for engine how to / info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Firstly, what make and model engine is fitted. Our 24” is like Triggers Broom and now sports an more recent Briggs and Stratton. Failure to start from hot usually stems from fuel issues but also as above spark, due to a change in resistance from heat or can be simply worn cylinder loosing compression when hot and poor valve seating due to carbon build up. Wise to replace fuel lines as they go brittle with age and can then let air in forming air locks which make starting harder Over heating can be the following. Spark/lean running/ low oil/ fins on cyl head clogged with grass Best thing is, it a four stroke single- super easy to rebuild/sort out Edited June 28, 2019 by Jaymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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