Im looking to buy a riding lawn mower?

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07JAB88

I would like to buy a riding lawn mower. I would like it to last a LONG time (6 years and up. low maintenance) What is a good brand to buy? Please give me advice based on experience or accurate knowledge. I would like to spend $1200 or less. Thanks for any help given.

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Hey 07JAB88 ,

Home Depot has a brand MTD, they are inexpensive compared to the a John Deere. The MTD will last 6 years easy if you take care of it, do not leave it outside in the rain. I had one for 3 years, when I moved I sold it for nearly what I paid for it. It looked great, worked great, cut great, the bags held up and it was still shiny. Here is one for $200 bid on e-bay right now.

Check out the Ariens 54 In. Deck 25 HP Kohler Engine Hydrostatic Yard Tractor at the second and third sites. Apparently time has passed and Home Depot sells the Ariens not MTD. These will do the job. Just take care of it.

Just sharing: A Reel type mower makes better cuts on the blades of grass, so looks better - so I put one at the end.

estimate how long it would take one person to mow a football field. assume that the mower moves 1km/h?

Rodiah Raz

1)estimate how long it would take one person to mow a football field using an ordinary home lawn mower. assume that the mower moves with a 1km/h speed and has a 0.5 width.
2)the diameter of the moon is 3480 km. what is the volume of the moon? how many moons would be needed to create a volume equal to that of earth?

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A Canadian Football Field is 65 yards wide, by 150 yards long.

There are 3 feet in a yard, 12 inches in a foot, and 2.54 cm in an inch.

In other words, the field is 59.436 metres wide, and 137.16 metres long.

The most efficient method would be to multiply the width and length to get area, then divide by mower width to get distance.

Area = 8152 metres squared.

Mower path lenght = 8152 / 0.5 m = 16304 metres, or about 16 km.

16 km divided by 1 km / hr = 16 hours.

Or, if you keep all the precision in your calculator, 16 hr, 18 min, 16.14 seconds.

For the moon, Volume = 4/3 pi r^3, and r = d/2.

The radius of earth is approx 6378 km.

Volume of moon: 2.206 x 10 ^ 10 km^3.

Volume of earth: 1.086x10^12 km^3.

Ratio: 49.24 moons could fit inside earth, if some moons were ground up to fit in between other moons..

If you consider "packing fraction", leaving space between solid whole moons, then you could fit about 74% or less than the 49 .24 above. ie: 36 or fewer whole moons would fit inside an earth sized spherical container.

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is driving a lawn tractor in a subdivision considered a felony?

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gabrielsha

is driving a lawn mower or tractor on the streets of a subdivision a felony or illegal? in united states michigan?

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It's probably not even a misdemeanor. Most traffic violations are just minor infractions, you'd probably just get a fine. I'd call and ask your local PD to confirm, but merely the fact that you want to do this makes me want to give you a high-five.

How to fix a dent in the support of an above ground pool?

Anon

I hit the side of my pool with my lawn mower tractor. The pool isn't leaking, but the dent in the support is kind of bad, and I was wondering what a simple cheap way to fix it would be, at least aesthetically.I would normally just hammer the dent back into place, but I'm afraid the dent might become inverted, and then I would just have done more damage. Any ideas?

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There so many designs/styles it is hard to recommend a fix w/o seeing the structure and damage.
Could you post a photo?

As a suggestion, could you jack-up a 2x4 next to the support, remove and repair it, and then replace the support?

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What is the best riding lawn mower for 4 acres?

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Tracy

It is for a single home, not for commercial but will need something that lasts
Looking for a specific brand that is reliable, faster, to Bob's point, and not terribly expensive. Also 42".

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I think this would be similar to posting a question like: Which pickup truck is better, Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. You will get just as many answers for each one, all saying that they are BY FAR the best. LOL. People will usually be pretty opinionated on stuff like this.
Also, to get a real accurate suggestion we would need more info. Is it 4 acres of regularly manicured lawn? Is it part field? Will you be using the mower for strictly mowing? Or would you use it for other outdoor chores?
If you are looking for something to strictly mow a 4 acre lawn, the extra money spent on a ZTR mower (zero-turn radius) will be well worth it. There are many to chose from, from John Deere (EZTrak Z445), or from Snapper, and other companies. I have used both JD and Snapper and have had a lot of success with both.
If you are looking for something that is more versatile, that could for example, haul a cart around, push snow with a bucket, dig holes, etc. You should look into some compact Tractors.... John Deere, Kubota, New Holland all offer some good models.

My best suggestion is to go to your local tractor dealer and talk to someone in person. These people are usually very knowledgeable and can answer all your questions and suggest a tractor for your specific needs.

What is an estimate on how much gas it would take to mow 2 acre lawn ?

Marlo

I have a average weed eater pushing lawn mower and someone want's me to mow their 2 acres of land.
I have read around and it was said most push lawn mowers hold about a gallon or so.
I was wondering about how many times " roughly " would you expect to fill up while mowing the lawn?

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2 acres with a push lawn mower? I cut that much lawn with a riding tractor and dont like to do it...most push lawn mowers dont hold a gallon of gas...maybe 1/4 gallon tops...so maybe 2-3 fill ups would do it...

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How can I dispose of an old bath tub mat and a child's plastic lawn mower. Neither are use able any more.?

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steppingst

I had put them in the recycling bin but they refused to take them.

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Hmm... perhaps clean the bathtub mat, then cut it out into cute shapes and have your kid decorate them, so your kid can stick the shapes on her/his bedroom window or car window. Assuming the mat has suction cups.

How long should I wait before my initial mowing of a new sod lawn?

marlio

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Mow a newly installed sod lawn approximately 10 days from the time of installation. Do not use a riding mower. Roots should be established at least ¼" in length before the first cutting. If you start to bring the sod off the ground from the suction of your mower, you have tried too soon. Stop and wait a few more days.

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What is wrong with my John Deere riding lawn mower?

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Q. We have a John Deere Lawn Mower model number L118 42" deck. It is cutting unevenly on one side. The blade on the right side cuts fine but the blade on the left scalps on the left side and leaves a long rough cut on the right of the blade or in the center of the mowing path. We put on new blades, but that didn't help. The blades look even. What else could be wrong?

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Easy, either the deck is not level, or the spindle on the left side is worn out. To level the deck, check the tire pressure, 14psi r, 10 psi f, there are two leveling bolts that attach the deck to the lift. On a level surface, set the mower to the correct cutting height and then using a tape measure, check the height of the blade tips with the blades perpendicular to the mower. Turn the nuts on the leveling bolts to level the mower deck. Also check that the front-rear leveling is correct. The rear of the deck should be 3/4'' to 1'' higher than the front. Use the deck leveling bolts and the front hanger.

If the spindle is worn out, there should be a distinct scraping sound when you run the mower.

Take the mower to your local John Deere dealer and they will be able to fix the problem.

J. Hitt
John Deere Service Tech.
Albany Tractor Company

How to load riding lawn-mower in back of pickup truck?

chrisnjody

This probably seems like a really dumb question, but here it goes. I have a problem. I'm trying to load my riding lawn-mower onto the back of my pickup truck. Sounds easy right? Well, there are a few problems. I don't have a ramp, I don't have a trailer nor do I have the money to buy either of the two. Outside of those two problems, I don't see anyway I can lift it even half-way. I am not Hulk Hogan. Any suggestions?

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Do you have some boards lying around somewhere? We have used 5 or 6 ft pieces of lumber - preferably at least as wide as the tires Place them like a ramp between the ground and the truck bed to match the width of the tires. If you don't have any lumber lying around, you might check craigslist or place an ad on freecycle.

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If i heat a lawn mower tire up in the oven will it straighten out the wrinkles in it?

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Ed

I have a lawn mower tire that was folded and crunched into a box smaller than the tire to ship, and the sun does not take the kinks out of it

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If the tire will go onto the rim place it on the wheel and use a rope or cargo strap to expand the bead so that it will seat when inflated. if it won't go onto the rim use a heat gun to remove the wrinkles just make sure to keep the heat moving.

Can you help me find a picture of mower tires?

Mike D

I cant find one single image of mower tires DIRECTLY from the side. All I can find is angled tires. I just want a picture of a riding lawn mower tire with rim, from the side, with a white background.

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Try these: ~
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What should you do if a lawn mower is stolen?

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alejandro

My father had 2 lawn mowers stolen( honda commercial) worth 1000 each retail. He did not report it and has no serial number of the 2 lawn mowers.

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How far could someone take the lawn mowers? I'd look in the neighborhood for them. Police is definitely a good way to go. Even if they don't find anything, at least you're covering all bases and, who knows, they may find it or help your dad look for it.

How many amps is needed for a good electric lawn mower?

Nicole B

We've got a very small yard of bermuda grass. We're currently shopping for electric lawn mowers, but don't know what an acceptable amount of amps would be? We saw one in our price range with 6.5 amps, but for $40 more, we can get a 9 amp mower. Is there a big difference between the two? Would I need more amps? And is it worth the $40 price difference? Thanks so much!

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With your very small yard you will not need the higher amp model. You need to keep the grass at a reasonable height each time you mow. In other words do not let it get too long before you mow. That is what will cause a strain on the smaller motor. The difference between the two motors you are looking at is very small. The 6.5 amp is approximately 1/2 horsepower and the 9 amp is approximately 3/4 horsepower. So that is very little difference. I think you should save the 40 bucks for something else. This link may help.
http://products.howstuffworks.com/electric-lawn-mower-reviews.htm

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If a lawn mower decreases in value by 20% each year, why will it still have value after 5 years?

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Rosalie

Bill buys a new lawn mower which decreases in value 20% each year.
He says the after 5 years the lawn mower will have no value. Why is bill wrong?

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Each year the value decreases which means the amount equaling 20% also decreases.

Year 1 - value = $75; 20% of that is $15. 75-15 = 60
Year 2 - value = $60; 20% of that is $12. 60-12 = 48
Year 3 - value = $48; 20% of that is $9.60 48 - 9.60 = 38.40
Year 4 - value = $38.40; 20% of that is $7.68 38.40 - 7.68 = 30.72
Year 5 - value = $30.72; 20% of that is $6.14 30.72 - 6.14 = 24.58

Is it illegal to have Lawn Mowers in the backyard and in the front yard?

Francis Ja

I'm asking this because my parents received something from the cops and not just me everyone in my neighborhood got on. They say this.Remove all items from yard to include old lawn mowers, trailers, go carts, misc, garbage, lawn equip, cans, containers, metal, plastic, wood, etc. I was shocked. We never had this for 7 years. But now I think they are taking it seriously for some reason. Please help!

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Obviously it is a violation of local zoning code.

There are two reasons such codes suddenly get enforced.

One is complaints from neighbors, because such hillbilly crap tends to drive down property values. This enforcement wave could very well be a result of some guy down the street who's had his house on the market for three years now and can't find a buyer. It also could be some councilman who when driving through your neighborhood thinks it looks like a ghetto.

The second reason is that municipal budgets have been slashed. So they're looking for new revenue streams to pay for necessities. Such low hanging fruit as code violations rarely have as rapid repercussions on elected officials as cutting services or not balancing the budget.


You've always had such rules, they just didn't enforce them

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What brand and model of 2008 or 2009 riding lawn mower is the most dependable for mowing a large yard?

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A Friend

Can you recommend a brand and model of a riding lawn mower that is safe, dependable and has a smooth ride. We have a large yard (2 acres) and my husband has had a back injury.

We have a tractor but need a riding lawn mower to cut grass around the house. Which tractor will hold up with heavy use and be comfortable to operate.

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According to the first link below, the John Deere X304 is the best lawn tractor overall.

Second link is price...seems pretty typical though this particular model isn't at Lowe's. Didn't look at Home Depot.

We got an old, second hand Craftsman from a customer. That rider was used on MANY big lawns while hubby had his lawn maintenance business. It was used for 5-6 years before it quit. I wish it was still working!

Speaking only for myself, I'd look into a Craftsman. I'm not fond of Sears, but I loved riding it and miss her sorely as we now have 3 acres!

How much grass should a 1.6 quart gas tank Lawnmower be able to cut before having to be refilled?

Cynthia

I just bought a self-propelled, walk behind lawn mower and as I was almost done cutting my half acre lawn, it started sputtering and stopped. I look in the gas tank and it looked like there was some gas in there but I added more. Should a gas tank that size be able to cut a full half acre?

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If you walk fast.OOps self propelled you are pushing it.

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I need to find a value on a used John Deere Lawn Tractor?

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linemay16

I need to know if there is a web site to find a value on a used lawn tractor. It is a John Deere GX85.

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Your best bet it to find used ones on ebay or similar sites and check what they sell for. Most small riders like yours don't have any real "bluebook" values. Price depends on condition, age, etc.

How much did a John Deere 445 lawn tractor cost, year unknown?

bluesuedes

We are looking at purchasing a used lawn tractor and can't find its previous retail value. Is it a good tractor? Any other comments about it?

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Ebay has a 445 for $5,500

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I need help with striping my lawn and making it look professional?

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Aztec

We have about 1 acre of land and we use a cub-cadet lawn mower. I have tried to stripe it but I cant get it to look like the pros. Is my technique wrong? Is there something i could make to pull behind the tractor to bend the grass down? That is what they do at the golf course. I mow it at about 4.5 inches. Any tips?

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Stripes in grass work best on fine textured turf such as Bermuda, Zoysia, Bent or Fescue. If you are growing a turf that requires a mowing height of 4.5 inches such as St Augustine or Bahia, then striping is tougher.

Be sure the blades are very sharp. Mow often and make marks somewhere unobtrusive so that you are mowing in the same direction in the same place every time you mow. Mow often. It is the repetition of direction that eventually puts stripes in turf..

Reel mowers often have rollers behind them to prepare the surface for playing. The rollers should not be too heavy to prevent soil compaction.

Remember, the striping in turf is much more visible from above and on TV, you may have more striping than you can see from ground level.

What is the best riding lawn mower for 4 acres?

Tracy

It is for a single home, not for commercial but will need something that lasts
Looking for a specific brand that is reliable, faster, to Bob's point, and not terribly expensive. Also 42".

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I think this would be similar to posting a question like: Which pickup truck is better, Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. You will get just as many answers for each one, all saying that they are BY FAR the best. LOL. People will usually be pretty opinionated on stuff like this.
Also, to get a real accurate suggestion we would need more info. Is it 4 acres of regularly manicured lawn? Is it part field? Will you be using the mower for strictly mowing? Or would you use it for other outdoor chores?
If you are looking for something to strictly mow a 4 acre lawn, the extra money spent on a ZTR mower (zero-turn radius) will be well worth it. There are many to chose from, from John Deere (EZTrak Z445), or from Snapper, and other companies. I have used both JD and Snapper and have had a lot of success with both.
If you are looking for something that is more versatile, that could for example, haul a cart around, push snow with a bucket, dig holes, etc. You should look into some compact Tractors.... John Deere, Kubota, New Holland all offer some good models.

My best suggestion is to go to your local tractor dealer and talk to someone in person. These people are usually very knowledgeable and can answer all your questions and suggest a tractor for your specific needs.

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How should I change the oil in my lawn mower?

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Tyler Myer

A few years back I found a lawn mower in someones trash. Its a GTS 2 Toro 450. Im just a kid, I dont know what kind of oil to use in it, or how big the oil pan is. Im putting the motor on a go kart me and a buddy made, thats the only reason im fixing it up. So all help is appreciated. thanks.

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See if an electronic version of the owners manual is on the web, perhaps on the Toro website.

For many lawnmowers, you just take off the oil fill cap and tilt it on its side to drain the oil.

When in doubt, use 30 weight oil.

Be sure to catch the used oil and take it to an oil recycling facility. (Check your local government website for information on disposing of used oil.) Dumping oil on the ground or down a storm drain contaminates the groundwater in your community.

how do determine the best lawn mower in california?

LaShonda W

Need to buy a new lawn mower that is easy for a woman and/or adolescent to operate. Need easy start mechanism and easy operation of mower body.

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Well, Consumer Reports just did a rating on lawn mowers in their May 2007 issue. It seems that the self-propelled mowers are much more repair prone than push types though they are easier to operate. Lawn Boy is reported as being the most repair prone push mower brand. Here are their best buys for small, level laws (like we have in CA) Cub cadet, craftsman, Black & Decker and Homelite. They seem to like the cub cadet because it is lighter, combines mowing with fine bagging and a premium engine. Among the electric mowers they like the Black & Decker.

The Toro, Craftsman and Yard Machines come with electric starting.

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is greenworks a good brand of lawn mower?

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Son of Jor

I have an opportunity to get a green works from sears for under 200 bucks. all I have ever had is Craftsman's, Is Groundwork's a good brand? cordless rechargeable. thanks a lot/

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yes
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what are some really good ways to make money?

Grover

I dont want to mow lawns, my dad wont let me use the lawn mower because its brand new, and i need money fast. my guitar i lent from my uncle needs to be given back and i need al least $200 in under one month in order to be able to play at our bands gig!!! thanks a bunch for any ideas guys

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you didn't mention your age...If old enough get a job busing tables, pump gas, work at a pizza joint etc.

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What do I do about grass clippings?

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Cat Woman

My lawn mower does not have a mulch feature. I know that it is not good to leave big mounds of clippings from overgrown or wet grass on your lawn since it would smother the grass. But if I mow my lawn a second time, spreading the clippings out that way, it looks fine. Is that okay, or should I rake it up, given that my mower does not "mulch." And....if it must have a mulch feature, is that something that can be added to my mower? I have both a riding mower and a self-propelled push mower.

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mowing the second time will probably work fine-as long as you don't have 'rows' of clippings left....even then you can let dry a bit then take a fan type rake and turn it over and use it to fan out the piles....clippings left on the lawn will help add needed nutrients....you can check with a mower repair shop about adding a mulcher to your exising mower but easiest way would be to just add a mulching blade
good luck!

what would happen to my lawn mower if I would to use while it was raining?

MO21

I was cuting grass when it started to sprinkle.I kept going and it kept sprinkling.Finally i decide to stop because i thought it was going to start raining.But what would have happen if i would kept going and my lawn mower would got wet?

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Nothing really, grass tends to stick to the under-body of the mower when it is wet and this will in-turn slow the blade resulting in an unclean cut and a general loss of power.

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How can I flush diesel fuel out of a gasoline lawn mower engine?

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bkcrum

Is it possible to flush out diesel fuel in a gasoline lawn mower engine without buying a new lawn mower?

Any recommendation would be appreciated.

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Yes you can do it! You didn't say if it's a push or a rider, either way it's simple! If you have a push mower first remove the air filter, tip the mower over (with a bucket under to catch the diesel) getting as much out as possable. Some engine oil will run out that's why you removed the air filter to keep oil out of the element. Refill the tank with fresh gasoline. You may have to use a starting fluid (sparingly) to counteract the diesel in the carb, but it will start. run the tank dry and you should be over the crisis of diesel fuel. Oh don't forget to replace the clean air filter!

what kind of gas do you use in a new kohler engine lawn mower?

Susan

It is a new Lawn Boy mower bought at Home Depot.
I heard on the radio that the unleaded gas with ethanol is bad for mowers.

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Hi Susan

If you can buy 100 percent gasoline, that is what you should use. It runs better and is not as bad about gumming up your carburetor as ethanol gas is. There is a station near me that has non ethanol gasoline so there are a few around. If you are going to store your mower over the winter it is best to add an additive to prolong the fuel's life. A couple of these are STP fuel treatment, Sta-bil.

Hope this helps

Johnny

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What weight of motor oil do I need for my lawn mower?

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Sapphire O

Its time to change the oil in my lawn mower tractor. The place I bought if from no longer has the manufacture recommended oil on sale, and the last remaining bottle I have does not list the weight of the oil. The engine is a 25hp Kohler, 2 cylinder. Outdoor operating temperatures will be approximately 50 degrees(f) to 95 degrees (f).

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Since you use it in warm weather 10w-30 will work fine. Most manufacturers recommend it.

Why are PZEV cars illegal for sale in 42 states and are they illegal to drive as well?

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It doesn't make any sense that 42 states would ban the sale of Partial Zero Emission Vehicles and would fine you up to 27,500 dollars. One interesting fact is that running your lawn mower to mow the lawn once would be equivalent to driving a PZEV car for 2000miles.
But anyway, is it legal to DRIVE a PZEV car in a state where SALE is illegal?

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It is government run a little crazy.

The issue is the EPA doesn't have a PZEV category. Only California does plus the relatively few states that have adopted the Ca emmissions standard. Since the other states and the EPA do not reconize this cleaner category, vehicles certified to it can not be sold. Yes, it is a little crazy.

> is it legal to DRIVE a PZEV car in a state where SALE is illegal< Yes.

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/air-quality/pzev-vehicles-and-why-you-probably-cant-get-one-in-your-state.htm

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What is the reputation of Gravely Ariens lawn/garden mower tractor equipment?

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Victor

How good are they and how are their Zero Point turn machines for longevity. Have a John Deere 314 that cut 3 acres+ of grass and hauled since new in 1979 and engine lasted 27 years before being rebuilt becuase it was burning oil.
Stopped into Gravely Ariens and just wonder how good they are. Still will never sell the old deere but just wanted to know thinking on another tractor.

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I never gave much thought to mowers until after I bought the Gravely for my Mom to help out (after my Dad passed on). Years passed and I purchased their property, with the Gravely included of course!!, this is the main reason for my manual request. Now that I have control over the Gravely I can FINALLY 'BABY' IT ! It has helped mow my previous 3 acres(incuding 1.25 mile jaunt to/from), my mom's 2.5, my brother-in-law's unlandscaped 5, and helped on my Uncle's 4 acre campground every summer for the last five years, some of it, being abusive.

I lucked into buying the Gravely from a retiring Doctor by pure chance. I was amazed with it's construction from first sight. The Gravely was built like I would build one, very sturdy! Even after experiencing the ease of moving from one season to another, ie: mower deck to push blade / snow blower / garden and back to mower deck, I am still amazed. Everything was built very sound with preventive, and consant maintenance in mind. I was and still am, very impressed.

My brother-in-law spent big $$$$ three years ago on some Toro front "super mower". EVERY year since he has had to borrow the Gravely for half a summer because of Toro mechanical failure! Now they want to roll their lawn with the Gravely . This year I will implement one of my Fathers favorite quotes from Will Rogers; "People's mind's are changed through observation, not argument." I can only be an advertisement to those that are willing to see the obvious.

The only mower that comes close to my Gravely is my one brothers John Deere. We mow our Uncles campground together and even he admits that the Gravely is far 'better' ("Wow,real steel!" he said ), it mows smooth, level! Easier access to the deck, motor, greasing, oil etc. than his Deere (although understandably, he said it in private, afraid of loosing 'brownie points' with his wife & father-in-law-haha!)

Put me down as a satisfied customer, very satisfied. How about this slogan "Gravely; the next best thing to not having to mow your lawn." or "Next best thing to having a nephew that's wants to play your new video game!" ~HA~

I am already saving for the next Gravely mower, although ... come to think of it... why would i!!!!

What is the reputation of Gravely Ariens lawn/garden mower tractor equipment?

Victor

How good are they and how are their Zero Point turn machines for longevity. Have a John Deere 314 that cut 3 acres+ of grass and hauled since new in 1979 and engine lasted 27 years before being rebuilt becuase it was burning oil.
Stopped into Gravely Ariens and just wonder how good they are. Still will never sell the old deere but just wanted to know thinking on another tractor.

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Well I know of people owning Gravely equipment that lasted them 30 and 40 years. Whether they are still that good I'd like to hope. I have a walk behind self-propelled lawn mower from 1981. Have only had to do regular maintenance and one carb rebuild on the B&S engine ($4.00). Not bad?

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