Mowing the lawn is one of the most popular stress-relief activities. The markets are teeming with several brands and different types of mowers. Among other types, hydrostatic lawn mowers are the smoothest and easiest to use. These work with the pressure of the oils, unlike other lawnmowers. These lawnmowers sometimes get slower and users do not get the desired results.
Lawnmower owners often have the misconception that moving the machine faster is complicated and professional work. However, we have some good news. With the right tools and using a specific technique, you can now adjust the speed of your machine yourself. Cold? Let’s take a look at a simple guide on how to make a hydrostatic lawnmower faster.
What is a hydrostatic lawnmower?
Before we show you how to make your hydrostatic lawn mower run faster, we must first understand how it works. Simply put, a hydrostatic lawn mower is a type of lawnmower that uses both a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor to move the machine forward.
So how does this type of mechanism work?
Well, the hydrostatic transmission uses a control rod that is connected to a speed control lever or a pedal. This lever directly controls the hydrostatic transmission. Once you squeeze the lever, fluid will flow into the transmission. The amount of fluid flowing through the transmission determines the output speed of the wheels.
That’s how this type of machine works. Like all lawnmowers, there is a maximum speed at which it can reach. But if you feel like the machine is not giving you its optimum speed, here are some tips on how to get the most out of it.
How to make a faster hydrostatic lawn mower
Change units
The main drives consist of hydrostatic, hydraulic, land, and transaxle drive belts. These belts will transmit power between the transaxle and the engine. Let the drive wheels turn the hydrostatic mower. It will help you a lot.
Clean your air filter
One of the most important parts of a lawnmower is the air filter as it regulates the airflow. If your air filter is still dirty, the engine will not have enough air to perform at its best. Therefore, you need to make sure that your lawn mower’s air filter is not clogged.
Sharpen or replace mower blades
The mower blade must be sharp if you want to mow the grass very quickly. Frequent use makes the blade dull and sometimes damaged.
If the blade becomes dull, sharpen it. Also if the blade is damaged by stones or gravel and then it is better to change it. Because a sharp blade can cut grass very easily and make your lawnmower faster.
Take out the blade assembly
One of the reasons that lawn mower owners want to increase their speed is that they can be used for running. Now, if running is your main goal, you might want to lose some extra weight.
The blade set is one of the heaviest accessories on your lawnmower. Since you’ll be using your lawnmower for running, you really won’t need it anyway, so it’s best to just take it out. This will give you the desired speed that you want.
Remove the governor
If you regularly use a lawnmower, you know that the government limits the power and rotation of the engine. Removing the governor increases the efficiency of the engine and the engine can run smoothly.
Use high power fuel
You will want to use high horsepower or high octane fuel. This is important because you need a type of fuel that can burn at a faster rate. It creates more speed. The only type of fuel for this purpose is high octane fuel. Be prepared to use more fuel than usual, but it’s worth it if racing is your thing.
Use lubricant
To make your hydrostatic lawn mower run faster, use high-quality lubricants on connection joints and parts that will move while you operate the mower. It will help you to work easily.
Battery charge
Charge the battery to give the mower better power support. If the mower has not been used for a long time, it is better to charge the battery. Charge the battery once every 2 months. A fully charged battery will make your hydrostatic lawn mower faster
Bigger tires
Replacing the smaller tires that came with the mower with new, slightly larger tires can improve the speed of your hydrostatic mower. Tires with a slightly larger circumference can cover the distance of the mower simultaneously and with the same engine power.
If you are considering replacing the tires on your mower, remember one thing: don’t use much larger tires that will make the deck too high. If your mower deck is too high, it will not cut the grass effectively. In addition, raising the deck will raise the center of gravity of the mower and create a risk of the mower tipping during turns, maneuvering, or when going up steep slopes.
Use a larger pulley
Installing a larger pulley on your hydrostatic lawn mower can also significantly increase its speed. However, replacing the pulley is a bit more complicated than other modifications, especially on some models. In this sense, it is recommended to consult the manufacturer’s model or a professional technician.
Consider two important points before changing the pulley on your hydrostatic lawnmower. First, replace your pulley with one that has the correct hydrostatic drive model for compatibility. Second, do not improve the size of the pulley by a substantial amount at one time. Instead, upgrade gradually. Immediately going from a size of 3 inches to 5 inches doesn’t make sense. So try smaller changes first. Increasing the size from 3 to 3.5 or 4 inches first and running a test would be the best practice.
Leaks and other damage
The connections of a hydrostatic lawnmower are like the wires in an electrical circuit. If there is any damage or leakage, the energy will not be transmitted efficiently. In other words, your hydrostatic lawn mower will experience power loss due to leaks and damage.
Periodically check all connections for leaks and damage to make sure your mower is not losing power. If you find any damage or leaks, repair it yourself if you can or get a mechanic’s help.
Conclusion
As long as all parts of your hydrostatic lawn mower are in good condition, everything will run smoothly. You can also achieve maximum speed with the guide above.
Just be sure to check it every once in a while. Make sure to remove any obstacles that might get in your way and you will enjoy a hassle-free, worry-free 30mph ride!