That is a good looking line up of 19 inch mowers Scott. Bill
here is another set of my lawn-boy mowers all 19 inch models
hey guys
here is more pictures of one of the first grass catcher models from 1962 5230 to a 1968 5236 my.
models are a 1962 5230 1963 5231 1964 5232 1965 5233 1966 5234 1967 5235 1968 5236 and
they all run started them after the pictures were taken so please let me know how you guys like them.
these mower are the little brothers to the 21 inch mowers of those years I mentioned and have those mowers.
as well your friend Scott
here is more pictures of one of the first grass catcher models from 1962 5230 to a 1968 5236 my.
models are a 1962 5230 1963 5231 1964 5232 1965 5233 1966 5234 1967 5235 1968 5236 and
they all run started them after the pictures were taken so please let me know how you guys like them.
these mower are the little brothers to the 21 inch mowers of those years I mentioned and have those mowers.
as well your friend Scott
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Wonderful array of Lawn Boys, Scott!
Thanks Rex again Bella wanted to be in the picture and just laid down and they all run great
also working a 1963 5231 replacing the deck and tuning up the engine when finished will get.
picture of that mower to share with all also there another post showing the 5234 with grass catcher
and new old stock grass bag take care Scott
also working a 1963 5231 replacing the deck and tuning up the engine when finished will get.
picture of that mower to share with all also there another post showing the 5234 with grass catcher
and new old stock grass bag take care Scott
Hi and welcome to the forum. In general the cutoff from 16:1 to 32:1 came around 1970. Some Lawnboy enthusiasts have converted their older 16:1 Lawnboys to 32:1 by installing the 2 ring piston and appropriate connecting rod. You can always remove the muffler which is a good idea anyway to check the ports for carbon and see if it has 3 rings or 2 rings.
I have been using the Lawnboy oil, originally in an 8 ounce can and now in the 8 ounce bottle, for almost 40 years. Never had an engine failure. There will be many suggestions on brands and mix ratios but I have stuck with what has worked for me. Again, welcome!! Bill
I have been using the Lawnboy oil, originally in an 8 ounce can and now in the 8 ounce bottle, for almost 40 years. Never had an engine failure. There will be many suggestions on brands and mix ratios but I have stuck with what has worked for me. Again, welcome!! Bill
Beautiful mowers Scott 
Love the dog chilling too.
Love the dog chilling too.
If the mower was run dry then you shouldn't have a carb problem. If there was fuel left in it a good carb cleaning may be in order. Check for spark. Sometimes the points may get a film on them from sitting. If no spark pull a VERY FINE piece of sandpaper through the points to clean. As mentioned there should be a model plate on the deck. Bill
Thanks, very helpful and I'll follow your recommendations. As for the plate that's riveted on the deck, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's circular and had the number 19 for mower size and then the model number. Unfortunately, that is completely gone, it's only a shiny piece of silver now! LOL. Not to worry though, I think by doing what you suggested, and using the LawnBoy 2cycle oil, I should be fine. I'll let ya know how it turns out. Appreciate all the advice.
After looking at that little circle that is riveted to the deck, I found the model number, it's a 5232 which indicates it's a '64. Just got back from finding a spark plug, new air filter, and I ordered new points for it. The odd thing is, the points are still available but the condenser isn't. I'll have to do some searching online I guess. Figured I'd give it a good tune-up with these parts. Looks like I'll have to order the 2 cycle Lawn Boy oil as no one carries it around where I live. The quest continues!
Thanks Scott, I'll check that stuff out on ebay. I was able to order points from one of the local dealers that use to sell Lawn Boys and should have them late next week. They also had a foam air breather that they just gave to me as it was so old. I think that will be fine because it was kept moist with a little oil in it and it's very pliable. The old one, when I took it out pretty much disintegrated so lucky I have this one. I wont' have time for a few days to work on this but when I do I'll let you know about the head bolts. I have confirmed though that it is a model 5232, so that was half the battle. More to come.
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