Small engine repair
Get lawnmowers, strimmers and outboard motors running again by fixing their engines.
Small engine repair
- To start
- $80
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You hate cleaning up
- You need to keep the noise down
- You want to switch your brain off
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What it feels like
Small engine repairAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$80Costs more to start than 75% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$260About $3 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Clean the carburettor and fit a new spark plug on an old lawnmower until it starts on the first pull.
1 hour or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does small engine repair cost to start?
About $80 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does small engine repair take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do small engine repair at home?
Yes. Needs a garage, workshop or garden.
Is small engine repair good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Clean the carburettor and fit a new spark plug on an old lawnmower until it starts on the first pull.
Do I need other people for small engine repair?
No. It works fine on your own.