Yep. There's definitely an issue with Bosch mowers in particular - I think the newer models are regularly only lasting 2 to 3 years ... plenty of videos on UA-cam to that effect. They've likely cut back the design from what it used to be (I worked for Bosch in Germany in the late '80s and they were a proper German engineering company back then) and then subbed it all out to China for manufacturing ... Seems to be a common occurrence in other products too ... we recently had a Vax vacuum cleaner motor burn out after only 3 years use ... and I don't have a large castle to hoover 🤣 Cheers, Chris
It sounded quite thudding noisy like a bearing from the video, although recorded sound can be misleading. Possibly the lower bearing that you can't see would be more suceptable to water ingress. I think I would have removed the motor, inspected the lower bearing and made sure it turns easily and wasn't a binding. Maybe try to run it without the load of the blades etc. to see if anything changed.
Hi, Thanks for commenting. I must admit that I hadn't considered whether the motor bearing was the possible cause... I'm still of the view that the motor was burnt-out, but after 12 years use I'm sure the bearing wouldn't have been in tip-top condition! After tinkering it for a little while longer, I eventually just stripped the whole mower down and listed the usable parts (excl. the motor) on ebay - netted around £80 in the end, with just the top cover currently left unsold. Cheers, Chris
Thank you for sharing your findings. I had a similar problem with an occasionally used 3/4 year model. Same technical outcome. A chat to Bosch might get some closure. Best wishes
Thanks. There's definitely a design issue, especially in the more recent versions of this mower. I've seen numerous videos since talking about motor winding burnout after 1 to 2 years!! Cheers, Chris
It's a bit difficult to say, but if the motor runs OK, then it could point to the switch being at fault. Other causes might be a break in the cable (either before or after the switch), or the thermal cutout having failed completely. The usual caution about mucking about with electricity applies !! Good luck! Cheers, Chris
You have my sympathy... I suspect many of these lawnmower brands are getting their motors manufactured in China these days, and they're just not intended to last more than a few years. I think I did well getting 12 years out of mine. Cheers, Chris
@@handyman-at-homeHi Folk, Reassembled the stupid mower then it's back! Save another hundred quid for a new one! Anyway, thank you for your sharing. Follower from Chigwell x
Thanks for posting this. Seems burnt out windings for me here too. Only had the mower for 2-3 years,
time for a new one.
Yep. There's definitely an issue with Bosch mowers in particular - I think the newer models are regularly only lasting 2 to 3 years ... plenty of videos on UA-cam to that effect. They've likely cut back the design from what it used to be (I worked for Bosch in Germany in the late '80s and they were a proper German engineering company back then) and then subbed it all out to China for manufacturing ... Seems to be a common occurrence in other products too ... we recently had a Vax vacuum cleaner motor burn out after only 3 years use ... and I don't have a large castle to hoover 🤣 Cheers, Chris
Very interesting and thank you for such a well put together video :-)
Thanks Gary 👍
It sounded quite thudding noisy like a bearing from the video, although recorded sound can be misleading.
Possibly the lower bearing that you can't see would be more suceptable to water ingress.
I think I would have removed the motor, inspected the lower bearing and made sure it turns easily and wasn't a binding.
Maybe try to run it without the load of the blades etc. to see if anything changed.
Hi, Thanks for commenting.
I must admit that I hadn't considered whether the motor bearing was the possible cause...
I'm still of the view that the motor was burnt-out, but after 12 years use I'm sure the bearing wouldn't have been in tip-top condition!
After tinkering it for a little while longer, I eventually just stripped the whole mower down and listed the usable parts (excl. the motor) on ebay - netted around £80 in the end, with just the top cover currently left unsold.
Cheers, Chris
Thank you for sharing your findings. I had a similar problem with an occasionally used 3/4 year model. Same technical outcome.
A chat to Bosch might get some closure. Best wishes
Thanks. There's definitely a design issue, especially in the more recent versions of this mower. I've seen numerous videos since talking about motor winding burnout after 1 to 2 years!! Cheers, Chris
I think it should have had a pre-summary warning of failure - but still indicating some useful learning points.
Fair point. I'll try and think about doing that in future videos of this type. Cheers, Chris
If i by passed the switches and turned the mower on and it still doesn't run - would that be a correct method to remove the switch being at fault?
It's a bit difficult to say, but if the motor runs OK, then it could point to the switch being at fault. Other causes might be a break in the cable (either before or after the switch), or the thermal cutout having failed completely. The usual caution about mucking about with electricity applies !! Good luck! Cheers, Chris
Hi there, My Webb 33 services us after five years to day I did the same with you but seems like can't help : (
You have my sympathy... I suspect many of these lawnmower brands are getting their motors manufactured in China these days, and they're just not intended to last more than a few years. I think I did well getting 12 years out of mine. Cheers, Chris
@@handyman-at-homeHi Folk, Reassembled the stupid mower then it's back! Save another hundred quid for a new one! Anyway, thank you for your sharing. Follower from Chigwell x