Husqvarna LC 219P

Worst mower I've owned – The handle starts to deteriorate within the first few uses. The "H" logo on the front of the mower begins to peel quickly Wheel bearings have died after 18 months of casual domestic use Husqvarna refuse to honour any warranty repairs on the product - the fine print on this is deep within their warranty page. I really expected that for $609 I was purchasing a quality product. I've found my past Massports & Victa mowers to be substantially better built.

Easy start - and mows lawn well – I am generally happy with my new Husqvarna LC 219P lawn mower. It does mow the lawn well. However it comes with quite a few mysteries and secrets that Husqvarna is not prepared to share with owners. These relate to: Who makes the engine? What are the part numbers for commonly replaced parts? How do you service the engine, including how to you clean the carburetor? Where's the service manual? And more... When you live in Western Australia - or indeed anywhere in regional Australia - you don't want to be told to take your mower to a licensed dealer for even the most basic of questions. The one part number Husqvarna does tell you is the spark plug. It's HQT-7 and, of course, you can't get it at Bunnings or anywhere else. Not even at the licensed dealer. You have to look up a comparison website. The equivalent is NGK BPR6ES. Now with the air filter, it's anyone's guess. The original filter in the mower does not have a part number stamped on it! Not knowing who makes the engine makes this quest more difficult. It looks like a Honda mower filter, but who knows? Same with the blades - it's a mystery as well. When you look at Husqvarna's website it is almost devoid of real information for customers. It's treat the customers like mushrooms - feed them nonsense and keep them in the dark.