STOOPID LAWNMORE :(

[captain_slinky]

In a perfect storm of good health, good weather and clear schedule, I started mowing the lawn for the first time this year!

At the point where I was *exactly* half-way done with the front yard, the lawn mower pooped-out and no amount of PG-13 swearing would revive it :(

The Internet says I probably need a new carburetor diaphragm gasket, which is only $4 HOORAY!

Now all I need to know is what a carburetor diaphragm gasket looks like.

And where a carburetor diaphragm gasket goes on a lawn mower.

And where I can buy a carburetor diaphragm gasket.

And will I need tools?

And will my hands get all icky?

ANd can I just get somebody else to do it for me.

Comments

[colloween.livejournal.com]

there's a run-down old shop in bridgeport that's been there for decades upon decades, "Lewis Lawn Mower Repair." it is the only one of its kind, i think, in the state. they are the one business in that town that's doing well.

hope you have one like it, nearby?

[captain-slinky.livejournal.com]

Yeah we have one... but they said "Sure bring it on by, I'll have it fixed for you by August"!

I think if you want any real financial stability in this world, you can choose whatever dream-profession you like but you should also add "And I also run this little fix-it shop in my spare time".