How do you make a rideing lawn mower.........?

Question

how do you make a rideing lawn mower, run 50 0r 60 mph. i see them race on tv and stuff but i dont know how the do it. because i got a 5 hp moter on my go kart tha runs 30 and a 18 hp mother on my lawn mower, and i know it shold do at least 50 or 60. someone tell me wat to do.....

Answer 1

First, ya gotta take the mower deck off. Then you have to disconnect the governor to allow the engine to run at higher RPM's. Then you have to replace the blown engine with one that is designed to run at a high enough RPM, like a snowmobile engine. Then buy enough life insurance to pay for your funeral. If you are serious about racing your lawn mower, wait until you see another lawn mower race and check out the sanctioning body for these races. Should be something like "NALMRA" or something close to that.

Answer 2

it is all about gearing.  You have very low gears on your riding mower, cause your blades could not keep up at 30 mph with the grass load.  You will have to change the differential and tranny.  Also, 18hp will not be enough to do 60+