OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Four Stroke Lawn Mower Frames Masport Self Propelled 600SP

I ended up getting something a little different on the weekend.

The engine was pretty easy to get running. With a full service I am sure it will give at least a few more good years of trouble free mowing.

What I am interested in is the self-propelled function. The previous owner said he bought the unit second hand and never actually used the self-propelled function. Otherwise he said it had been a very good mower.

After a quick inspection I was able to ascertain the self-propelled gearbox and cables were still intact with the exception of the drive belt. I haven�t done a lot of work with self-propelled mowers as they don�t come up in the local recycle yards very often.

What I would like to understand is if others would consider it viable to have a go at repairing the self-propelled function or to just use it as a standard push mower. I�d obviously have to source a belt which should not be too difficult however I wanted to see if people had any experience with this or similar type models to confirm if it was worthwhile investing some money into the self-propelled function. The mower is in very good condition so moving it onto a new home won�t be an issue.

Any thoughts or advice about what to check first before investing money and buying a belt would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jaffa

PS. I have the correct catcher which is in good condition.

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Jaffa, can't help with how they work, but because of the general condition of it I would say, put the drive belt on and go for it. Always a market for self propelled

I finally got the drive belt and after cleaning out the self propelled mechanism and adjusting the drive cable the mower propels perfectly.

After cleaning out all the rock hard grass under the chassis and re-installing the belt no other damage was evident.

I was hoping to confirm if any other maintenance was required or recommended for this type of self propelled.

This one will no doubt move onto a new home quickly.
Thanks

Jaffa

G'day Jaffa J,
Maybe a squirt of Lanox or similar into the wheel ball bearings - remember that there are 2 per wheel. And new front axle clips and bushes, if it's flopping around at all.

Apart from that, just routine engine servicing - which should include pulling off the cowling, and blowing any accumulated crud out of the engine finning. Compressed air is wonderful stuff.

I hate that word wonderful. I prefer fantastic myself.