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    sacramento Posts: 163, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 21, 2009, 05:14 PM
    Adding electric start to a self-propelled gas mower
    I am in the market for a good used self-propelled gas mower but would really like it to have electric start. Is it possible to add this feature to a gas mower? How complicated would it be?
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    Jul 21, 2009, 06:12 PM

    Hi,
    It is possible. Not going to be cost effective, however. Depends on the make and model engine as to cost. You could figure a kit would be $150-180 as a general rule. Might be found discounted. Batteries average about $60.
    Could possibly be found on a junker, blown engine, bent crank, etc.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 21, 2009, 07:34 PM

    Although there is another "electric start" option usually reserved for snowblowers, where you take a 120 V extension cord to start the engine.

    Crigby is on the money for kits.
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