Saw a 1990 210-5 Saturday....

[catman81056 3]

Nive Video, that little machine sounds and looks pretty good. You have a nice collection.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

With the "swap" between my brother-in-law and I coming up next weekend, I figured it was about time to get serious with the 210-5 again.

(He picked up a B-112 for me a few months ago and will be bringing it to me, and I will be sending the 210-5 back with him so he has something to mow with at their new house.)

Long story short, I ended up pulling the head & the breather and checking the valve clearance. The exhaust valve was in spec, but the intake valve was about .003" off the seat. A quick stem tip grinding and I had the clearance set at .008", and everything went back together very smooth.

I borrowed the "new" battery from the B-80, and within about 2 revolutions, the engine was running -- and finally running RIGHT!

Hobie & I got the deck mounted up after I dressed up the blades, and I gave it a try in the front yard. Hopefully at this time next weekend, it will be in southern PA and ready for work. :D

[kj4kicks 154]

Sounds like a productive day TT. Bet the BIL will be happy !

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

Sounds like a productive day TT. Bet the BIL will be happy !

Not as happy as me -- when I watch it leaving here! :thumbs:

[kj4kicks 154]

Isn't that always the way ?

Get them running good, right before they leave...

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

TT, congratulations on getting it running and in condition to finally leave. Sounds like a good day. :thumbs:

[bustedglass 1]

Congrats Terry, on your find. My little 211-3 has served me well over the last 22 years. I have cut 2 acres of grass (in season) along with hauling my 275 pounds around, without fail. And I look for a lot of years to come. Your brother in law is a lucky man.

P.S. - Nice vid.........