Review: Husqvarna 128 R gasoline grass trimmer. To cut the grass without too much fuss? Easy!
There is a widespread joke in our polar regions “with a beard”: “Our northern summer is short and with little snow”. Well, there’s some truth in it: the summer here comes much later, and ends much earlier than in the middle belt of Russia. And frosts and snowfalls, say, in August, are not uncommon. So as soon as the temperature gets steadily positive, vegetation thrives, trying to catch seeds as soon as possible.
But for us it’s time for “haymaking”: since the yard is overgrown with dandelion, timothy, couch grass and other weeds in just a few days, we have to take a scythe and try to make something like a lawn. It was like this until last year.
Last summer I decided to go with the times and to buy a trimmer for the grass. Electric variants rejected at once. I was not smiling at the prospect of lugging around a 30-meter extension cord. My choice among gasoline trimmers was Husqvarna, a company known for the quality and reliability of its products.
A trip to stores that sell such products, and showed that in our area demand for trimmers for grass is high: I do not have suitable models, had to wait for. And so, after a week I became the owner of gasoline trimmer Husqvarna 128R
A little about the features. The engine is a 2-stroke, 28 cm3, 0.8 kW (1.1 hp). Engine speed. up to 10,000 rpm.
Gas tank (more precisely. gas tank) has a volume of 400 ml.
The grass trimmer engine is equipped with a Zama carburetor. Smart Start system provides easy and quick engine start.
The carburetor cover has a label with a sequence of actions when starting a cold engine. for those who are too forgetful.
The muffler is covered by the guard to prevent accidental contact with heated parts.
The grass trimmer handle is asymmetrical, with the ability to move it along the boom to fit a particular person.
Trimmer control is on the right handle. For me, a right-handed person, it is convenient. It is not possible, however, to move the control to the left, which might be inconvenient for left-handed users.
The button to stop the engine (Stop), after moving up, returns to the start position, which eliminates attempts to start the engine with the electrics off
The engine speed is controlled by the trigger button on the front right side of the handle.
Moving on to the main working part of the tool.
The working part is covered by a protective hood.
Despite the fact that the trimmer comes with a metal disc for grass, in addition to the trimmer head, I prefer to mow exactly with the trimmer head, the fishing line.
To extend the fishing line to the required length, it is necessary to press the blue button and pull out the line for the trimmer.
It’s easy to change the line. To do this, you need to press the 2 latches on the edges of the disk and slightly sink them.
and replace the trimmer line. The body is put back on simply until it clicks into place.
If you accidentally pulled out the line for trimmer on a longer length, it is nothing serious: there is a knife on the body of the protective cover, which will cut off excessive line for trimmer at the first revolutions of the engine.
Continued. To hang the Grass Trimmer on the harness, a loop is installed in a convenient position on the shaft. The line can be positioned after putting on the harness.
Dressed like a backpack, snaps into place in the front, straps fit individually.
The plastic shield covers, sorry, genitals, that’s the safety technique.
As I mentioned before, it comes with a disc for grass. I tried it once last year, but I didn’t like it. It will be good on smooth, bump-free, glades, and when mowing tough grass.
To transport the grass trimmer with a disc installed, it can be covered with a plastic cover to avoid injury.
What oil to choose to fill a grass trimmer or types of lubricants
Grass trimmers and lawnmowers are powered by two-stroke engines, which have a simplified design. Rarely, but there are trimmer models with 4-stroke motors that run on pure gasoline. Two-stroke power units have no engine oil compartment (oil sump) which reduces the weight and cost of the tool. If the rotating parts of the motor are not lubricated, they will break down quickly. To prevent this, the grass trimmer is not fueled with pure gasoline, but with a mixture of oil. What oil to dilute with gasoline for grass trimmer??
First, let’s remember or learn what types of oils by chemical composition are available:
- Mineral fluids. designed for low-power, air-cooled machinery. This is the cheapest type of engine lubricant
- Semi-synthetic substances. they are used for equipment that has air and water cooling
- Synthetic. suitable for all types of engines with different types of cooling. They do not require frequent changes, and this type of lubricant is several times more expensive than mineral and semi-synthetic
From the above, it follows that for grass trimmer oil with any composition is suitable. mineral, synthetic and semi-synthetic. Oils with different chemical compositions differ in price, so rely on the recommendations of the tool manufacturer when buying. The manual includes advisory information on what types of oils are best to use. If it is a TC-W3 standard, then it does not really matter what the composition of the substance should be. In this case you can dilute mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic with gasoline.
This is interesting! The main thing when choosing oil do not get caught on the counterfeit, as today you can often find different types of lubricating compositions for two-stroke engines, which consist mainly of low-quality petroleum products.
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Peculiarities of filling a brushcutter
Depending on the engine device, trimmers are subdivided into two-stroke and four-stroke. In the first case, the internal combustion engine piston makes one work cycle 2 steps, and in the second case. 4 steps. Differences in the principle of the engine operation cause and different approaches to refueling the trimmer for grass.
Fueling a brushcutter with a two stroke engine
In normal household models brushcutter is used, as a rule, a two-stroke engine. The lawnmower does not need much power or speed, so it is well suited for the task. The engine is also much cheaper and simpler. but it is filled with a fuel mix of oil and gasoline. Such fuel is poured into the carburetor and fed into the cylinder in the form of an oil and gasoline mist. So the oil provides the lubrication of all the necessary parts, and in the process of the engine work it is burned together with the gasoline. However, the mixture burns and emits a noxious smell and smoke, which increases the toxicity of the exhaust fumes.
Important! The oil used in these brushcutters is special two-stroke engine oil that burns completely without leaving a residue and that has very low volatility. This fuel has a solvent content of 20% to mix well with petrol.
Fueling a brushcutter with a four-stroke engine
Four-stroke engines are used in professional models of brushcutters. They have great power and can work for a long time without interruption or refuelling. They also use gasoline and oil as fuels, but they are filled in different tanks. This means that the oil is not part of the combustion process, so the exhaust fumes are not as toxic.
For your information! In addition to better environmental performance and less heat, brushcutter four-stroke engines are also more economical. They use much less fuel. savings up to 50% for gasoline and up to 80% for oil.
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Types of motor oils and their function
Choice of oil for the gasoline trimmer
Engine oil for petrol grass trimmers is a lubricant that reduces wear and tear between the rubbing parts in the engine.
The oil composition includes residual hydrocarbons and various additives that improve the properties of the final product. In order to provide long and trouble-free lawnmower operation specialists recommend to use oils, which by their physical and chemical properties correspond to this type of engine.
Today it is accepted to distinguish three main types of oils by the way they are produced:
- Mineral, created in the process of distillation of hydrocarbons;
- Synthetic oils obtained through natural gas processing or synthesis;
- Semi-synthetic, which includes an improved mineral oil with the addition of some synthetic components.
In order to prevent mixing of different types, the manufacturer adds a dye to the oils that shows the difference in the composition of the lubricant.
Husqvarna oils
Lubricants increase the life of the engine and indirect parts and provide long, trouble-free operation.
Husqvarna multigrade oil. one of the best for garden and construction equipment. Protects the engine immediately at startup and instantly lubricates faraway components. Has a soft texture, anti-corrosive properties, works in a wide temperature range and at high speeds.
Husqvarna oils advantages
- Suitable for use with low-quality gasoline;
- contribute to economical fuel consumption;
- Thick oil film protects engine from wear and corrosion;
- reduce the appearance of carbon deposits on pistons, cylinders;
- High viscosity makes it easy for the oil to get to the parts that rub;
- special additives prevent deposits in the crankcase;
- lower maintenance costs;
- low volatility, resistance to oxidative processes;
- environmentally friendly and biodegradable components.
Engine oils for 2 and 4-stroke engines
- snow blowers;
- chainsaws and chain saws;
- lawn mowers;
- trimmers;
- blowers;
- power tillers;
- garden tractors and other.
Summer oils and general-purpose options for year-round use are available.
Husqvarna HP 2-stroke oil 1 liter API SG. the sales leader in Russia. Its advanced formula is adapted for operation in harsh Russian latitudes with poor-quality gasoline. Synthetic additives protect the engine from wear, deposits and corrosion, suitable for all vehicles with 2-stroke engines.
Please note! How to distinguish Husqvarna oil from counterfeit:
- HP two-stroke oil is sold only in 1 liter, the price. from 799 p.
- Laser engraving on the top of the bottle in black or yellow.
- On the side. oil level indicator strip, notched divisions by 100 ml.
- Date of manufacture includes not only day-month-year, but also time of manufacture.
- Instructions on the back of the bottle are completely in Russian. There is information on certification, precautions, storage conditions, factory and importer in
- In addition to the logo and barcode there is a part number printed like # 5878085-12.
- Marked “Made in Sweden”, no other official manufacturer.
- There is a dial on the bottom of the bottle: the year is indicated in the center of the circle and an arrow points to the month.
- Inspection ring for opening, H (Husqvarna) logo engraved on cover, with protective aluminum foil underneath.
Husqvarna chain oils
To prevent wear and tear a special low-viscosity oil is used for chain lubrication and bar protection. Effective in cold and humid environments. Easily washed off with soap and detergents.
Air Filter Oil
Impregnates the filter and collects dust particles before they get into the engine, thereby increasing its life and durability. Removable with soap, biodegradable.
Check out our complete Engine Oil catalog in our Husqvarna-branded store.
- Free same day delivery within Moscow.
- Self-delivery. d. Moscow, metro station Tulskaya, ul. 27/29 Pavlovskaya Street.
- Sending by transport company to any region
To buy Husqvarna chain oil please order online or call to speak to an authorized specialist.
Husqvarna oils
Lubricants increase engine and indirect parts life, provides long, trouble-free operation.
Husqvarna multigrade oil. one of the best oils for gardening and construction equipment. Protects the engine immediately at startup and instantly lubricates far-flung structural parts. Features soft texture, anti-corrosive properties, works over a wide temperature range and at high revs.
The benefits of Husqvarna oils
- Suitable for use with low-quality gasoline;
- Contribute to economical fuel consumption;
- Thick oil film protects engine from wear and corrosion;
- Reduces formation of soot on pistons and cylinders;
- Thanks to its high viscosity the oil gets to the parts that move easily;
- special additives prevent deposits on the crankcase;
- reduced maintenance costs;
- low volatility, resistant to oxidation processes;
- Environmentally friendly and biodegradable components.
Engine oils for 2 and 4-stroke engines
- snow blowers;
- chainsaws and chain saws;
- lawnmowers;
- trimmers;
- blowers;
- power tillers;
- garden tractors, etc.
Available in summer oils and universal versions for year-round use.
HP Husqvarna 2-stroke oil of API SG class. the best selling oil in Russia. Its improved formula is adapted for use in harsh Russian latitudes with low-quality gasoline. Synthetic additives protect the engine from wear, deposits and corrosion, suitable for all vehicles with 2-stroke engines.
Please Note! How to distinguish Husqvarna oil from counterfeit:
- HP 2-stroke oil is sold in 1 liter only, price from 799 p.
- Laser engraved on the top of the bottle in black or yellow.
- On the side, there is an oil level indicator strip with 100 ml notches.
- The production date includes not only the day-month-year, but also the production date of the.
- Instructions on the back fully in Russian. There is information on certification, precautions, storage conditions, factory and importer in
- In addition to the logo and barcode there is type number # 5878085-12.
- Made in Sweden, no other official manufacturer.
- Dial at the bottom of the bottle: the center of the circle indicates the year and the arrow points to the month.
- Tamper-evident ring, engraved H (Husqvarna) logo on cover, with protective aluminum foil underneath.
Husqvarna chain oils
To prevent wear, a special low-viscosity oil is used to lubricate the chain and protect the saw bar. Effective in cold and humid environments. Rinses out easily with soap and detergents.
Air filter oil
Impregnates the filter and collects dust particles before they enter the engine, thereby increasing engine life and durability. Removable with soap, biodegradable.
See full engine oil catalog in our Husqvarna store.
- Free same day delivery in Moscow.
- Self-delivery. Moscow, Tula str. Moscow, metro station Tulskaya, Tverskaya str. Pavlovskaya 27/29.
- Send by transport company to any region
To buy Husqvarna oil place your order online or call or if you want to consult an expert.
Lawnmower oil choice
For the engines of trimmers to choose oil marked “2T”, which are used for ICE volume of 50 to 200 cm3 and are air-cooled. In the first place when buying oil pay attention not to the price but to the protective properties of the material, because a small savings can later become a real headache for the owner and, as a rule, a big expense.
2 Stroke Lawnmower Oil
The basic factor determining the quality of grass trimmer oil is the alkali value. It is this component that eliminates oxidation of rubbing parts and slows their destruction. During use, the oil gradually loses its alkalinity and becomes oxidized. The optimum level of acidity (Ph) is 8-9.
The brushcutter oil viscosity also has a big influence on how the gasoline tool works. This indicator determines the possibility of operating the grass trimmer at different temperatures. For example, summer brands of lubricants become thick even at a slight lowering of temperature. As lawn trimmers are only used in spring and autumn, summer grade oils are an excellent choice.
Grass trimmer oil needs to have a flash point above 225° C, otherwise the oil will burn out fast and the piston group will be subjected to heavy wear and tear.
What to pay attention to when choosing oil?
Modern two-stroke brushcutter engines are filled with a mix of AI-92 gasoline and 2T oil. Using fuel with a higher octane rating will increase the flash point and consequently burn out the lubricant.
STIHL oil varieties
Undoubtedly, the best oil for the grass trimmer is the one recommended by the manufacturer, but the owner does not always have the opportunity to buy exactly “branded” lubricant. Specialists recommend Shell Helix Ultra, based on Pureplus technology, which improves the basic properties of the lubricant.
STIHL HP Ultra, STIHL HP, STIHL HP S gasoline trimmers by the German manufacturer. A budget substitute can be the products of the company Vityaz, which by its properties is the most similar to the recommended material.
Husqvarna 224L petrol grass mower
Husqvarna has a straight boom with extra stiffness. Features include the installation of a four-stroke engine that runs on pure gasoline. So you don’t need to mix oil and fuel to work properly.
The machine is all brand, so it is known for reduced emissions, fast start-up, semi-automatic filament feeding and durable materials that guarantee a long life. Power of 0.8 kW is enough to clean even the most neglected area.
Specifications:
Husqvarna cutting elements eliminate even large, slightly dried out weeds, while the 1483 mm long boom lets you reach even the hardest to reach places.
ST 261E
Husqvarna ST 261E also has excellent working parameters:
- Width of the processed strip in one pass. 61 cm;
- The auger blade has a diameter of 30.5 cm;
- The height of the processed snow is 58.5 cm;
- snow can be thrown up to 15 m;
The dry weight of this snow blower is 103 kg. The dimensions are small, too.
Therefore, it is not only easy to transport and store, but also with its help you can easily clear even very hard-to-reach places. narrow paths in the garden.
Why don’t you run it at idle speed?
There are a lot of videos on the Internet, entitled “The correct running-in of the saw”, where you can see the machine running, quietly rumbling at idle speed, filmed from different angles. You can not do this!
During idling, the engine operates at the lowest rpm, but prolonged operation in this mode is detrimental to the piston/cylinder group. The thing is that the fuel does not burn completely, some of it sits on the cylinder walls and the piston bottom as a sludge, interferes with the compression rings, works as an abrasive.
In addition, with the clutch off, the flywheel, on which the crankcase fan is mounted, turns slowly and does not provide proper cooling. The engine overheats, the piston and cylinder get scuffed and decompression occurs, the saw loses power and cuts out recurrently.
Possible malfunctions
Every lawnmower owner should have a minimum of maintenance experience. What do I do if there is a breakdown or malfunction?? If the lawnmower does not start, the reasons may be as follows:
- debris entering the fuel tank;
- Lack of fuel;
- Dried out or expired spark plugs;
- contact malfunction.
If the equipment stalls during operation, the problem could be a damaged spark plug, a badly tuned or clogged carburetor, a clog in the air filter. In addition, such a malfunction occurs if the throttle malfunctions or there are malfunctions in the ignition system.
If the lawnmower won’t pick up, it’s worth investigating all possible sources of reduced power. In most cases, it turns out, it is enough to eliminate clogs and minor malfunctions.
The following video will give you an overview of Husqvarna gasoline mowers.
Possible faults
A minimum of experience with lawn mower maintenance should every owner. But what to do if there is a breakdown or malfunction? If your lawn mower won’t start, it could be due to
- debris in the fuel tank;
- lack of fuel;
- Dried out or expired spark plugs;
- Improper order of contacts.
If the equipment stalls during operation, the problem may be a damaged spark plug, a badly tuned or clogged carburetor, a clog in the air filter. Also, this malfunction occurs if the throttle malfunctions or there are malfunctions in the ignition system.
If the lawnmower does not pick up speed, it is worth examining all the possible sources of its reduced power. In most cases, it turns out, it is enough to fix clogs and minor malfunctions.
In the next video you have a review of gasoline mowers Husqvarna.
How to use?
When a lawn mower is selected, it does not mean that you can use it as you wish. It should always be remembered that a sharp blade or a trimmer blade is source of increased danger. As with any other complex technique, you should read the manual and the technical data sheet before starting work. Mowers may be filled up only with mix of petrol and lubricating oil, which is written in accompanying documents. Otherwise, a rapid breakdown of the machine is almost inevitable.
Of course, it is better to refuel only when the engine has come to a complete standstill and all mower parts have cooled down. It is advisable to do this work away from combustible materials, houses and fences, trees and fuel supplies. It is advisable to fill up the lawnmower where there is no static electricity. At the slightest suspicion it is better to go to another place or wait.
It is highly advisable to remove foreign objects from the lawn or lawn to be mowed in advance. Wear sturdy, tight-fitting shoes and long pants when operating the mower. The best time to work is in the morning or afternoon. In this case, fog or any other deterioration in visibility means that you should stop working and wait. It’s better not to take risks and not to try to finish mowing at any cost, regardless of the weather; petrol mowers also suffer from dampness, but to a lesser extent than their electric counterparts.
If possible, exclude other people (especially small children and people with reduced intelligence) and pets from the mowing area
Be careful in this regard wherever you have to make sharp turns or go around corners or do other maneuvers with limited visibility. It is worth making sure in advance that there are no easily inflammable objects or electrical wires in the path
Walk with any lawnmower in a strictly level stride, without braking or accelerating. Grass on a slope should be mowed lengthwise, not walking up and down.
- Work with the mower for any length of time without personal protective equipment;
- Do not wear eye glasses;
- Remove your gloves before you finish mowing;
- Touching parts of the mower that are not needed for steering or turning;
- Leave working parts uncleaned after mowing;
- Unauthorized changes to the mower;
- add any parts and equipment not provided by the designers;
- Exceed the recommended working time;
- mow grass on a steeper slope than the instructions require.
Maintaining a two-stroke grass trimmer
The air filter is the main maintenance item on the two-stroke motor. The interval between them is 10 operating hours. When cleaning, wash the material in warm soapy water. The surface is lightly soaked in oil before putting it back on.
Check that the fuel filter (if present) is clean at the same time. However, it is better to clean the fuel mixture when filling the grass trimmer. Check the spark plug regularly for carbon buildup. The clearance between the electrodes should be 0.5 mm.
The grass trimmer will last for years with regular care and correct operation.
Rules for storing the mixture
It is practical to prepare at once a certain amount of mixture for future use. When storing, adhere to the rules:
- Store gasoline-oil compound for no more than 3 months because it will delaminate;
- Use a container for storage that does not let sunlight in. Keep it away from direct sunlight;
- Do not place the container near heaters.