MTD Chinese Engine
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Comments (4)I don't know that I would personally say that I like it as much as a Briggs. They're not problematic however but parts come through MTD. PArts are more expensive that I've gotten. To me, this is another Chonda - like the small Kohler Courage XT's. Earlier years on both, you replaced more components than if you had a Briggs or Honda. That being said, my WPM engine of choice would be Honda, then Briggs....See MoreBriggs 600 Series vs. 700 DOV Series Engine
Comments (8)The following is my opinion. The very best mower engines (in order) are probably: #1 Kawasaki #2 Honda commmercial #3 Briggs OHV #4 Briggs Quantum #5 Honda GC #6 Tecumseh #7 MTD - Chinese engine #8 Kohler - Chinese engine The Briggs Quantum, Honda GC and Tecumseh are all well suited for residential use. I don't have experience with the MTD and Kohler Chinese engines. My opinions are different than some of the experts. I look for the best value. I don't care if the engine is less sophisticated than the other models. If I were looking for a mower for residential use, my choice of engines (in order) would be: #1 Briggs Quantum - Because of the low price, this engine is the best value for home owners. If you hit a rock the top engines will be just as dead as the cheap Briggs. The Briggs Quantum is the easiest engine of the bunch to service. Dealers usually carry the spare parts for servicing. The carburetor is simple to remove, clean, and repair. The valves and valve guides hold up very well. The most common problems are (a) dirty carburetor (b)fuel lines that deteriorate and (c) the plastic air filter housing sometimes warps. #2 Honda GC - This engine will have the same problem as the Briggs Quantum - a dirty carburetor. The carburetor is difficult to service bacause of the installation design. #3 Tecumseh - The basic engine is durable, but the carburetor has the plastic venturi tube with o rings. After a few years, this design deteriorates and carb repairs/replacements are likely. The cheap oil pump is a good feature. #4 Briggs OHV - This engine would make a good boat anchor. The compression release is very sensitive to high altitude. There were some problems with the sparkplug gaps and the carburetor throttle plate sticking. I feel it is a heavy design. #5 Kawasaki - best engine made. Has full oil pressure lubrication. Expect problems related to old fuel. This represents less value to the home owner because of the cost. #6 Honda commercial - 2nd best engine made. Expect problems related to old fuel. The plastic air filter housing warps where it attaches to the carburetor. This represents less value to the home owner because of the cost. #7. MTD Chinese - For a few years, dealers will not have parts. I don't know anything about this engine and the report card has not been developed. #8 Kohler Chinese - same as the MTD. I like the Toro because of the cast aluminum deck....See MoreChinese engine Surging I am Stumped
Comments (2)On these one really needs to get a bit aggressive with cleaning wire or they get a new carb. Watch over the gaskets too. Had one too that the cap was venting poorly and it delivered a slight stream of fuel to the carb. So verify that you get good flow through the float valve as well. Too bad these carbs are not as cheap as Honda carbs......See Moremtd pro mower with honda engine and ss deck at costco for $99
Comments (6)Saxman is absolutely correct. I bought the self propelled version with the 190 engine. At first blush, it looked like a steal. What became evident after about three hours use was that the mower was a good idea poorly executed. The pluses to me were the honda engine and the stainless deck. The minuses were that the deck had not so subtle flexing action over rough terrain, the wheels wobbled, the control cables were held in place with the zip ties and the S T U P I D auto return choke needed a helping hand to close. Back to Costco it went....See Moreeric_2007
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