https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Recent Posts en-us Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:29:08 UTC 5 support@outdoorking-forum.com.au (OutdoorKing Repair Forum) UBB.threads https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122444.html#Post122444
]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:26:32 +0000 jezzathegeo https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122444.html#Post122444 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122423.html#Post122423
i mention this alot to people the big problem is in australia USA UK anywhere is the wages. you have any country with high wages and then your end product is gonna be very expensive and you will need to try to find people willing to pay big bucks for that product, i can tell you now australians dont wanna spend money and thus all this australian made stuff dies out in favor of cheap chinese junk, look at all these ev's now all chinese junk and the aussies that buy them are buying cause they are what i would call tight asses.
anyway wages and cost of living are 2 major things that dictate if you can manufacture and survive and when it comes down to it a country such as china their workers are getting bugger all per hour so for them to make products on a large scale and make it economical is very good and you cant compete in any market when you have a third world country making it for next to nothing compared to a first world country making it for a very big price due to wages and high costs of living.
im afraid to say but i think most of these nice first world countries are going backwards and becoming the third world countries while the third world countries thrive cause they have lower costs of living.

i am ashamed to be an aussie today because we cant make anything cause we are paid very high wages and have high costs of living and we cant afford to build because of that, we are what you now call a sellers market where you sell in australia dont buy in australia, but back in the day our wages were low and our cost of living was low and thats why we could make and thrive but not anymore, we would only be able to go back to those days if everyone took pay cuts and the cost of living was greatly lowered but until then we will never go back to those days, the richer get richer and the poorer get poorer and id defo not wanna buy aussie made cause in the end of the day its chinese made Poo that some australian has assembled and it aint worth the price no way im gonna pay through the ass for chinese products assembled in asutralia its just a waste of money and i know it affects people livileyhood but thats the thing we are already up Poo creek.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:55 +0000 Tony1985 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122423.html#Post122423 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122404.html#Post122404
As I haven't tried this its just a suggestion. . I haven't looked at the videos yet but there are are few on youtube.

How to Fuse BMX Tires to Your Mower Wheels

To make sure the Sikaflex bonds permanently and handles the torque of the self-drive system, follow these steps:

Prep the Mower Wheel (Crucial Step):

Smooth plastic or old rubber is Sikaflex’s enemy.

Take some coarse sandpaper (around 40 or 60 grit) and scuff the absolute life out of the mower wheel's plastic surface. You want deep scratches for the adhesive to bite into.

Clean it thoroughly with mineral turps, wax & grease remover, or rubbing alcohol to get rid of all dirt and grease.

Prep the BMX Tyre: or mountain bike Tyre

Cut the tyre to the exact width of your mower wheel.

Cut the wire bead (the hard metal wire along the inside edge of the tire) off completely. You only want the flat, flexible tread section.

Cut it to length so it wraps perfectly around the circumference of the wheel with a tiny bit of tension.

Scuff the inside/underside of the tire with sandpaper as well, and clean it.

Applying the Sikaflex:

Use Sikaflex-291 or Sikaflex-11FC (polyurethane adhesive). Do not use standard silicone, as it lacks the structural strength required for a drive wheel.

Apply a generous, even layer to the mower wheel.

Clamping and Curing:

Wrap the cut tire tread tightly around the wheel.

To hold it in place while it cures, wrap the outside tightly with multiple layers of heavy-duty zip ties, duct tape, or heavy rubber bands.

Leave it alone for at least 24 to 48 hours. Polyurethane adhesives need time to cure completely, especially when sandwiched between rubber and plastic.

💡 Quick Tip: When you cut the tyre to length, try to cut it at a 40-to-45-degree angle (a scarf joint) rather than a straight vertical cut. When the wheel rotates forward, ensure the top flap of the joint points away from the direction of travel so the ground doesn't catch the lip and peel it back.



The Clearance Trap
BMX tyres add about 5mm to 10mm of extra height (thickness) to your wheel. Before you glue anything, wrap the loose tyre around the wheel and test it on the mower. Make sure the new, thicker tyre doesn't rub against:

The mower's steel deck/chassis.

The height adjustment levers.

The plastic stone guards.

If it rubs, it will tear the tyre right off.


Cheers
Max.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:27:03 +0000 maxwestern https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122404.html#Post122404 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122376.html#Post122376
]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 06:17:21 +0000 vint_mow https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122376.html#Post122376 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122324.html#Post122324
Common Causes and Solutions
Blocked Carburetor Jet: The most common cause is a clogged carburetor, particularly the tiny pilot jet restricting fuel flow. Clean the carburetor, specifically the bowl nut and its jet, which are often to blame.
Stale Fuel or Water: Fuel that has sat for too long can cause blockage, or water in the fuel tank can create erratic running.
Failed Diaphragm: On some engines (especially older Briggs & Stratton), the carburetor diaphragm can harden or rip, causing air leaks and poor fuel flow.
Air Leaks: A faulty or torn gasket between the carburetor and the engine intake can allow too much air, forcing the engine to hunt for a consistent RPM.
Governor Spring Issue: A worn, damaged, or stretched carburetor spring can cause the governor to fail to stabilize the engine speed.


In my experience it usually either a dirty carb or a faulty or misconfigured spring (either throttle or governor).

This guy does some good videos on fixing mower issues.

If the above video doesn't help, look through his other videos you might find something useful.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:48:20 +0000 looktall https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122324.html#Post122324 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122278.html#Post122278
They look like the Hercules mower wheels with the 6 inner gussets to reinforce the wheel.



https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.a...808/austral-villiers-hercules-c1959.html


Cheers
Max.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:35:55 +0000 maxwestern https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122278.html#Post122278 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122162.html#Post122162 Cheers.
Maurice.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:37:59 +0000 Mops Mowers https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122162.html#Post122162 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122109.html#Post122109
Turns out the problem was poor contact, the cable lugs were contacting on the nuts rather than the posts and there was a fair amount of oxidation on the nuts. I replaced the nuts, added some washers and the switch is working well again.

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:22:41 +0000 Damon https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122109.html#Post122109 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122075.html#Post122075

Cheers
Max.

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:43:19 +0000 maxwestern https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122075.html#Post122075 https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121868.html#Post121868 Cheers.
Maurice.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:32:00 +0000 Mops Mowers https://outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121868.html#Post121868