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ALDI 196cc 18" Electric Start 4-Stroke Petrol Lawn Mower (Mar 2022, Feb 2020)
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mower trouble
Mower not starting and spluttered and running rich then I noticed fuel line split near carby so l cut end off where split and couldn’t get inline filter in so l bypassed it now it leaked through air filter please help
Purchased in June 2021 at ALDI.
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JohnSydney, NSW
Worth for the money
I bought one with self propelled some years ago but got refunded. It was very heavy and difficult to manuvore. This time the price came down a bit but I still hesitated a while after reading the bad comments. I eventually bought one as I need the battery charger for my power tools. Aldi removed the self propelled mechanism for this model. It is still very heavy but not a problem to control it any more. Someone complained the catcher. I think he forgot to remove the mulch stopper which is not mentioned in the manual.
Purchased in April 2021 at ALDI for A$180.00.
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HawkiPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Let down
Self propelled stopped working after 3 months. Way too heavy to use without it and only useful when going in straight line on flat ground. Wheels spin when on uneven ground. Catcher doesn't collect the grass very well and clogs when half full. Returned for a full refund.
Purchased in September 2021 at ALDI for A$399.00.
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EmkayNorth Western Region, NSW
Good mower.
I have never had any problems with it. Have used it dozens of times. easy to start and starts every time, unless some. I am very happy with it. Never had to recharge the battery yet, had it over a year.
Purchased in January 2021 for A$299.00.
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Alegna can mowSydney, NSW
Wheel fell off
Thought it looked easy to use with the electric start button. Very heavy to manoeuvre The wheels dig into grass. Then wheel fell off and doesn’t go back on. Took into their warranty place to get fixed but said there is no part for this. Rang the 1800 number again and after complaining they said to take back to Aldi for a refund. The design is very poor. Obviously the designers don’t read the reviews so they can change the design.
Purchased in March 2021 at HURSTVILLE for A$299.00.
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George CGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Seems well built and strong... but way too heavy
Purchased few days ago from Aldi for only $299, was not too difficult to put together, but the assembly instructions did have some obmissions. My biggest complaint... the mower is way too heavy at over 40Kg, and very difficult to manoeuvre. Also, I expect a lever to control the speed, this unit does not have one, it runs at one speed only - no mention in the user's manual about that.
Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.
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Greg M.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Excellent so far
Bought it Saturday 1st of March & used it the same day.
Everything seems good so far.
It’s fairly quiet & excellent accessories.
The electric start is great.
Haven’t used the other accessories yet.
Will give more feedback later.
Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.
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Casey C.Central Queensland, QLD
Bad just bad
The key start is the only good thing about it, its to heavy to manoeuvre, It nose dives in to grass, Fatigue quickly when pushing it poor front design not suitable for shorter people,it cuts well tho
Purchased in February 2021 at ALDI for A$250.00.
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GeoffspanSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Not really suitable as a lawn mower
I purchased one of these mowers for $299 last year but I didn't manage to use it because of the terrible dry. The lawn just didn't grow. With the recent rain the grass greened up and started growing again. I have used it 3 times since and it is just unusable. The mower digs into the grass and its very hard to push. The electric/battery starter is a bit of novelty and once the novelty runs out its just another way of starting the mower. The grass sticks under the mower as the gap between the mower and the catcher box is so small it gets blocks s...Read more
traight away. All the clippings just falls under the wheels which makes it even harder to push. I called Aldi and credit to them they told me to takes it back to the store and get a refund. The lady I spoke with knew the problem straight away. She said that it is because the mower is too heavy which makes it dig into the grass. They must have had a lot of complaints. Not going to buy another Aldi lawn mower (or other motorised product) again. I wish I had a penny for every time I said that to myselfPurchased in March 2021 for A$299.00.
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Joe Z.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Aldi Raptor Mower
I purchased a Raptor mower and it's a lemon. The front of the mower continuously jams against the grass and if i raise the mower it barely cuts. Given that it comes with a 5 year warrantee has anyone returned it for a full refund given that the design is flawed and obviously not tested prior to release.
Purchased in January 2021 for A$299.00.
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Jessie and RonSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
I wish I had read these reviews before buying this
I wish I had read these reviews before paying money to buy this mower. Very heavy to push especially if the grass is a little too thick. The front wheels just get stuck in the grass and the mower wont move. Aldi have done a great job of making this lawn mover like the rest of their electrical equipment. Totally useless. I keep saying to myself that I wont be buying another non-food product (especially electric ones) from Aldi but I forget every time I see the cheap stuff in the shelves. This lawn mower is junk.
Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.
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QuaggieSydney, NSW
Grass collects in entrance to catcher
Bought the 196cc unit on 2 March 2022. Not too difficult to put together. Used it for the first time on 24 March.
First problem was the front wheels kept digging in making it almost impossible to push the unit forward so I had to raise the level by 2 notches to overcome this
Then I noticed that the cut grass kept being left on the lawn and on removing the catcher found that it was almost empty but the grass was all clogged in the entrance to the catcher. The opening from mower to catcher seems too small. Very poor design.
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g the rear flap and clearing the shute in order for the catcher to fill. A real pain. Also, every time you do this the engine shuts off as you have to release the throttle lever to use both hands to open the rear flap and clear the blockage. Thank you for the battery start. Pull start was also very effective - took absolutely no effort at all.Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.
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John RMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Terrible
I paid $299 for this mower in Feb this year, charged starter battery for 5 & half hours and when fully charged fitted battery to mower, mower wouldn't elect start. Started mower by pull rope but mower ran very roughly, motor governor erractic and engine speed alternating high & low constantly.
Also fuel tank was leaking petrol which is very dangerous. Never got to test mower on grass.
I have a Aldi petrol blower & whipper snipper, and for domestic use I have found them to be great
The mower was returned for a full refund and in my opinion don't buy one.
Purchased in February 2021.
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loiblGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
Give it a miss
I have been mowing my backyard for many years and my mower was getting tired so when I saw Aldi advertise this Mower I got it. Today I used it for the first time and it started well using the battery/starter as well as the recoil hand start. I set the height and when I pushed it, I noticed it dipping down at the front consequently digging into the grass. The adjusting brace between the front and rear wheels were different so I checked the underneath and found everything in order except for the design is incorrect allowing the front wheels to dip. As a Motor Mechanic I can see the changes required.
Purchased in March 2021 for A$299.00.
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steveMid North Coast, NSW
After 1 Hour the Front Wheel Lever came off. It raises and lowers the deck
It could be trouble. After 1 hour the Front Wheel Pitch level LEVER came off. Dont know the E clip size No manual parts book.
The Catcher is Difficult to Clip on and does not catch very well.. Very Akward indeed
Purchased in March 2021 for A$299.00.
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What engine oil can be used
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Where is the throttle on the mower/ Ninja 196cc?
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George C
Called service (Positec Australia), very helpful and understanding. Was able to return to my local store and received a full refund. Only issue was that the ALDI staff were not able to assist me to lift the mower (40kg) from my car.