i over filled the oil on my lawn mower?

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dmiller128

i over filled my lawn mower with oil, it started for a little while and white smoke and oil began cooming out of the muffler. now it ont start at all, how can i fix this?

Answer
Just what the other person said. Drain your oil to the proper level, check the filter and it should be okay.

Someone put gas in riding lawn mower where oil goes?

whatthisti

Someone put gas in my riding lawn mower where oil goes. I have taken the oil filter off but the oil will not drain out. It is a murray ohv/42 and not sure how old it is. Is there another way to drain the oil and should that fix it or is it broke for good?

Answer
After you find the oil drain plug and drain the gas out of the system, make sure you kick the person's butt who did such a dumb thing.

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How much should I charge to ship lawn mower accessories to Canada?

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z

I need to ship 3 lazer z exmark 60" gator blades and 2 used deck wheels? Would $29.99 be a fair price to ship to Ontario, Canada? I have it set to $15.99 on Ebay for shipping to the 48 states in the U.S. If that is not a good price for shipping what is?

Answer
You need to weigh your package first. Then go to (usps.com) and find out the charges to mail it to a foreign country. If you want to send it another way go to their web site and get the rates.

How could one learn to work on an engine?

celtica311

All engine types ranging from lawn mowers to trucks.
I know how engines work.

My school does not offer a course in any type of mechanics.

Answer
Get an auto mechanics textbook. Try the local library first. Also check the yellow pages; there may be a bookstore dealing with auto-related books, or go to car parts swapmeets. Read trade magazines like MOTOR. Asking at a local repair shop might get you a stack of greasy back issues. (I'm tempted to suggest a book called "The Joy Of Automobile Repair", but it's very dated, unless you only plan to work on cars from before the '80s. Worth reading, though, if you find it in the library. A lot of the basic stuff hasn't changed, and there's plenty of practical advice.)

Buy an adequate to decent set of tools. Craftsman is a safe bet. (In Canada, Canadian Tire has "Mastercraft", which has a replacement guarantee like Craftsman, and is frequently on sale with whopping discounts.) If possible, get a tool chest to store and organize them.

Hang out and help a more knowledgeable friend, family member, or neighbour. You can pick up a lot of useful tips. If possible, get a part-time job, or even work for free at a shop under a real mechanic.

Buy a project car, truck, bike, or lawnmower, and get it running. You can probably score a non-running mower or garden tractor for nothing: Place a "wanted" notice on Freecycle or a local bulletin board. Or bicycle around the neighbourhood, and if you see something neglected in a yard, knock on the door and ask.

Download the English TV show "The Garage"... while there's a lot of pointless drama, they do show some real life vehicle problems and the joys of fixing them.

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Grass stains on concrete driveway; how do I get them out?

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James R. R

Recently mowed wet grass and later parked lawn mower in driveway just long enough to leak all over concrete. Simple dishwashing soap and hot water don't seem to do the trick.

Answer
pressure washer, TSP and water, Muradic acid

What do I do about grass clippings?

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.

Answer
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!

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How exactly do lawn mower engines work?

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Q. I am trying to build a beefed up go kart and I have a lawn mower engine that I can use but lawn mower engines are vertical driven and a go kart is usually driven with a horizontal mount. How do I make the conversion, should I just use a gear box? Also how do the governors work, my budy build one with an old 5hp briggs and stratton and he tore the governor off why did he do this? any ideas?...thanx guys.

Answer
You can buy a gear box to run a vertical shaft engine, but it is probably cheaper to buy a horizontal shaft engine than to try to convert it.

The governor is in place on a lawn mower for 2 reasons -

(1) when you're using the lawn mower, its not practical to keep a hand on the throttle, but the mower needs to operate at different throttle openings to work efficiently. The governor senses load on the engine and reduces or increases throttle opening as needed.
(2) if you were to just run it wide open, you would overheat the engine and reduce the life of it. Also, the maximum speed has to be governed because the blade is only safe to a certain RPM.

On a go cart, you can regulate the throttle manually (in fact, you want to). The governor is not required, and because you are changing the load, you don't really have to worry about over revving the motor to the point that things break.

ps - if the engine came off a riding mower, you might already have a gearbox. If its from a push mower - I would check the price of horizontal shaft units first, you might be pleasantly surprised.

How do you run a lawn mower engine off a bench?

Tyler

Since lawn mower engines have aluminum flywheels the blade acts as the flywheel. In other words they are not meant to be ran under no load conditions. What can I put on the vertical engine shaft when its mounted to a bench for tuning so that it can run steadily? Is it just weight that it needs or the length of the blade to provide the momentum?

Answer
Oh, come on! If you want to tune a mower engine put it together as a mower. Actually, it should run fine without a blade if the other parts are clean and the carb is running right. It should just idle. I guess the only thing this answer is missing is "You dumbass!!"

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I'm having a tough time deciding in choosing a lawn mower. Can you please help?

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rascoe627

Toro - 19 horse power Koedler engine
Cub Cadet - 19 horse power Koedler engine
Troy - 18.5 horse power Koedler engine
John Deer - 19 horse power Straggs engine
Lawn Boy - 19 horse power Honda engine

All lawn mowers are 42 inch cut zero turn radius and come from a major retailer like Lowe's and Home Depot. Is it better to purchase a lawn mower directly from the company dealer (ex. buy a John Deer from a John Deer dealer) and which one of these lawn mowers will be the most durable?

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From my personal experience, I find the Briggs & Stratton and Honda the most reliable, with the Koedler doing well in third. Durability wise, nothing beats a John Deere.

Home Cheapo or Lower's are probably you best bet, unless you can get it direct cheaper from the manufacturer or dealer. It would take some comparison shopping. Usually around Father's day (upcoming) they offer some great deals on these in any of these places - check your newspaper circular for the best deal.

Also don't rule out "refurbed" if you are looking for a bargain - that is how I got my last mower for about 1/2 of what it retailed for normally...

Where can I find replacement Craftsman mower parts for my Craftsman mower?

Matt

I have a Craftsman lawn mower and need to replace a few parts, but am not sure what my options are and who has the best deals. Thanks.

Answer
Fortunately, you have lots of options when it comes to finding replacement parts for your Craftsman mower. Hardware stores such as Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ace Hardware should have a good selection of parts. You can also find certain parts online at Amazon and other online vendors - just do a google search and some should come up. These may be cheaper than the hardware stores.

One other thing worth mentioning - when purchasing replacement parts, be sure you know the type and model number of your mower. Since Craftsman makes a range of different mowers with similar but slightly different parts, you could mistakenly purchase a part that is incompatible with your particular mower, like a belt that is too long or short for example. You can refer to the mnaual that came with your mower for the correct model #.

Hope this helps. For more detailed information on various Craftsman mower models and replacement parts, you can always check out the source website below.

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Do you know about Lawn Mower Blade?

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Jennifer F

what is Lawn Mower Blade
and how Lawn Mower Blade works?
if you have the information then send me soon and if possible help me about it.

Answer
thats the part under the mower that spins very fast and is sharp, it cuts the grass


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Cartoon with a guy that had a lawn mower blade in his head?

Sean

So there was a cartoon where it briefly introduced a "superhero" group that included a guy with a lawn mower blade stuck in his head and a guy with a mouth in his stomach. Any one know what I'm talking about?

Answer
It might have been a poptarts commercial.

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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?

Answer
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.

How much should I charge for lawn mowing, weed eating, etc.?

Matt

I am thirteen and my brothers are a little younger. I am planning on starting a lawn
mowing/ weed eating business in our
neighborhood with them. Each lot is about 1-
1 1/2 acres. I am wondering how much I
should charge. I have my own lawn mower and weed eater.

Answer
you should knock on their doors and ask them how much they pay to get their lawn mowed and taken care of by some company. whatever they say, you should tell them that you will charge them $25 less if they hire you to do the job.

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What is the best way to convert a gas powered lawn mower to electric power? Best batteries?

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justwannak

The yard I mow with the mower I want to convert is almost 5 acres. What's the ideal mower to use for converting purposes?

Answer
Any mower will do.
There is 2 ways of doing this.
First is to take a riding lawn mower and remove the engine and axle. Replace the axle with an electric transaxle (These are quite common these day), look for one that is minimum 1000 to 1200 watts. You will need a motor controller for this and throttle (There are foot pedal throttles.), make sure the controller has a reverse function on it. Then you will need a motor (At least 1hp to run the blades - single blde of 36", 2hp for multiple blades)

or, use a lawn mower that has a hydrualic transaxle (very common these days) on it. This way you don't have to purchase a new axle and controller. With this you will need at least a 3hp DC motor that runs at 3500-3700rpm.

Most mowers now use a belt system to transfer power from the motor to the axle and blades.

Now batteries.....this is where it gets expensive. It needs batteries that have a high amp output(Discharge rate), with a high aH (Amp Hour)..and if you use a 24, 36 or 48DC motor, these can range from $300 to $1000 each. (i.e. golf cart batteries which are generally 6 volts). Or you can go for some exoctic battery packs, but these can run $1200 - $3000.

This is why the major manufactuers like Deere don't have any models really to speak of. It's not the cost of manufacturing the battery riding mower, which is about the same as a gas mower, but it is the cost of the batteries. (Say a $1400 riding gas mower, would be about $3500 - $4500 as a battery mower.)

There are some great sites out there for batteries and motors. You can search under "EV", electric vehichle supplies.

By the way, I am making a riding battery lawn mower for myself right now for my 2 acres.

What brand of a zero turn mower doe's the best job at cutting grass?

Steve H

I now have a zero turn mower but if I go full speed it doe's not cut the grass perfect, there are some blades of grass that don't get cut.

Answer
I have a Hustler Z turn mower. They were the inventor of the zero turn lawn mower and I love it. Mine is a Fastrak model, which is the consumer model made for people cutting once or twice a week with lawns around 1 to 5 acres. The cost is fairly hefty ($5,300) but not much more than the much less quality Zturn mowers you will see a Lowe's or Home Depot. It gets much more expensive if you are to look into the professional lawn mowers. ($6-8k) Since mine mows with a 54 inch cut at 8 mph it works great.

If your yard is flat you can go with a larger cut, but if you have a hilly landscape you will want a smaller deck.
Something else to consider is what brand of Motor. You will usually find a choice of motor in a higher end mower. I have looked around and if you check out many of the professional landscapers around here you will find what ever brand lawn mower - the engines are usually made by Kawasaki. I guess that they have the most torque.

To keep the cost down I actually went in partners with a neighbor friend. I wouldn't recommend that to just anyone, but we wrote up a contract and it works for us.

Best of luck in your research.

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Can you please help me again, riding lawn mower does not work?

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ncconfused

Sorry to keep asking ( am new at this and do not know how to reply without ending my question. My Bolens riding lawn mower does not want to start and trans seems to be stuck. Have tried new battery, carb and fuel cleaning, did get it to start when I jumped the slenoid for only a few seconds, lights do not even come on anymore and it did at the beginning of season. I really apprecaite the answers given thus far and there are two that seems to want to help. I am sorry for repeating this question but do not know how to reply without closing the question out. Please any real help would be mostly apprecaited. When it did start it moved a small bit ( hard) then seemed as though it would not go in gear.
572ci. if you could reply again I would most greatly appreicate it, you have been the one that seems to to most helpful. I am not mechaincally inclined but can do some things if explained to me. The swtich does not want to work either ( that is why I jumoed the solenoid ( it worked before) I am not sure where else to check ( oh yeah did check fuse under seat and it seems to be fine ( not blown)
Not sure what I did ( disconnected one set of wires ( two together and runs to a larger group they were white and yellow) took carb filter off and it started up ( but only with taking screw driver to selnoid) It got my grass most of the way cut ( belt broke, go figure lol). When I got thur I reconnected the wires and tried to start still nothing ( unless I do the screw driver thing with the selnoid, even the headlights worked this time). Guess I have to get new selnoid ( whew, at least I can cut my grass ( after fighting to get new belt on). With the filter on carb it did not want to start, without it it seems ok ( guess I have to ask what causes that).
Wanted to say thank you for your patience and time and if you know anything else please tell me.
Thanks a billion for all your help. You have been so nice and great information, 572ci. I would like to tell you there need to be more people that are as helpful as you.

Answer
Ok, it started saying to me, its getting spark, cleaning the carb takes a good soak in a bath type carb cleaner and blow out with carb cleaner, even then you can sometimes not get it. These bolens are a mtd made machine (I'm not a fan of em) and use various transmissions, some variable drives, most are shift on the go's..., could have a slipping belt to little or no fluid in the trans, if it has a hydro, they are picky and need that fluid even worse. Also the engine could have a low oil switch (these are picky as well) make sure the oils to the full mark. It has a new battery, the lights on newer ones should be run off the engines alternator... so it most likely needs to be running, but make sure any and all fuses are not blown. NOW, it is more then likely a over head valve engine, if its catching on the compression stroke any? then have the valves adjusted... but jumping the solenoid sounds like the solenoid could have gone bad or its a kill switch.... these things are even cheaper made today and can go like that.... hope this helps..
and if it has a extended warranty, USE IT!! just to make sure.... pull the kill wire off the ignition coil so switches are disabled, if it starts, pop the plug wire off the plug to kill it. And if it did start, one of the switchs are bad.


Filter was probablly clogged..... reinstall a new briggs original filter. I've had bad experiences with aftermarket...... as for the solenoid, sounds like you do..... they are cheap.. around 12 bucks.... and for the wire... http://www.tulsaenginewarehouse.com/drawings/allwiring.pdf
this is basic wiring, sounds like you probablly pulled the kill wire, unless it started with that wire hooked back up, and filter off. btw, the lights should run when the engines running... also make sure the filter is installed the right way.

what could be wrong with riding lawn mower?

ncconfused

My riding lawn mower does not start, have installed new battery, jumped the selnoid to see if something was wrong on that it ( it started a few seconds, then acted as though it was not getting enough gas to keep it running), checked the starter it seems to be working fine ( took it off and hooked cables to end with a charger to see if it moved and it did).The transmission also seems to be stuck now, ( it moved hard but breifly when I jumped the selnoid. Please no wise cracks about it being broke, I know that much. I live off a small disabilty check and can not afford to take it in to shop nor do I have a way to haul it. Any real help would be appreciated. I also know that I wrote yesterday but apparently did not word it well enough for some. Thanks

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OK, its getting spark, does the solenoid work by itself, no need for jumping across the posts? If not, a universal is cheap.... if it does.... and spins over... its a carb problem anyway.... take the fuel line off at the carb, crimp it and let it go, making sure it has good flow, if so... thats ok, of not, make sure the gas cap is venting, the filter isn't clogged, and on some tanks there is a mesh screen at the outlet... if fuel is getting to it good, check the carb, pull the carb bowl (make sure fuel is shut off!) and take a can off carb cleaner, with the straw on the carb can, blow out any and all holes really good..., as they say, rinse and repeat.... several times... 5 or 6 should do..., this will clear the main jet, it is what provides fuel when its running full throttle..., then move onto the idle mixture up top... blow out any and all holes you can find and see basically really good.... though if you see a good amount of gummed up gas, a tear down and soak in carb cleaner, and a cheap rebuild kit is in order... make sure to use fuel stabilizer!!, though if no gummed gas, it can be a peice of trash just got sucked up in there...

and forgot, as said above, make sure the float, and the inlet needle are not sticking, work em up and down a few times to loosen. As for the trans, you never said what type, manual transaxle to hydro.... manual? the selector could just be stuck.

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How often should I have my mower blades sharpened?

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aquanut

I recently purchased a new zero-turn mower and I was interested in knowing how often I should have my blades sharpened if I am going to be mowing multiple residences all summer long. Probably around 30 yards every 2 weeks or so for about 4 months.

Answer
You need to sharpen the blade ( or blades if you have more than one on the cutting deck) about every 15 times you cut a half acre. So if you were cutting 7.5 acres you should sharpen the blade every time you cut the lawn (since there are 15 half acres in 7.5 acres). This will speed up the rate you cut and reduce the amount of gas you use because you will cut faster and it will require less energy to cut the lawn.

Probably the best reason for sharpening that frequently is a dull blade will result in the grass drying out quicker and therefor a browning lawn. A sharp blade helps keep the lawn green and even.

I recommend having at least one or two extra blades so while you are using the blade on the mower the other blade can be sharpened at your leisure and installed readily when you are ready to change the blade.

Of course if you hit some large objects such as small rocks or sticks you may need to change the blade sooner than that.

How much should I charge for mowing and raking leaves?

bravens96

I'm a teen and I usually mow the lawn of my neighbor for $20. Today, I mowed the lawn and raked leaves. This suburban lawn is about mid-large sized (I used 7 lawn bags which should give you a general idea). There are also a decent amount of trees. I worked really hard and spent about the entire day doing it so I don't want to be ripped off but I don't want to ask for an unreasonable price. What do you guys think how much should I ask for?

Answer
min wage 7.15 / hour + cost of supplies (gas and wear on lawn mower) on 1 acre figure $15 dollars. if applicable.

So if it took you 5 hours of steady work 5 X 7.15 + 15 dollars = approx 50 bucks

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Is it possible to register a riding lawn mower in the state of utah?

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Jason H

Hi, and thanks for looking. I am currently doing a hot rod riding lawn mower, and I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to make alterations to such a lawn mower, to make it street legal, and registered. I have looked far and near on Google, to no avail. If you could even just tell me the keywords I might use for better results, that would be great! I know it seems a little far out, but so am I. Thanks for looking!
-Jason

Answer
No, it is Not possible

Why does my lawn mower make a screeching noise when I start it, and how do i fix it.?

angelelove

I have a craftman push lawn mower. I can start but the noise is unbearable.
I have checked all possiblities on the exterior parts of lawn mower.

Answer
Have you made sure there isn't a piece of string or rope wrapped around the blade? You might wanna check that before you burn the engine up.

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How much is a fair price for this mower?

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Ed

I have a used Dixon ZTR zero turn that I no longer need, as we have moved to a property with a smaller yard. It's in good shape, runs like top, has a 12hp Briggs & Stratton, 30" deck and will cut an acre of grass faster than a 46" cut lawn tractor. I'm thinking of asking $600, as they are over $2000 new. ringeyedappy@yahoo.com

Answer
A used mower like that should fetch you 70 dollars.

Not a big market out there for used mowers.

Is steel thickness,ie 10guage,thicker @10ga or thicher @12ga?

slam13_200

when looking for lawn tractor/ztr mower decks,how thich is thick?

Answer
just like in wire or shotguns. Think of it as a fraction of an inch. 1/10th is greater then 1/12th

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Is a GM Sierra's tailgate strong enough to support the weight of a tractor lawn mower?

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rascoe627

I need to take my new tractor lawn mower to have service at the end of summer. I do not have a trailer for it, and I was planning to use the back of my truck to carry the lawnmower to the dealership. Will the tailgate be strong enough to support the weight of the lawnmower without damaging it? If not, are there ramps for sell that will distribute the weight on the bed of the truck instead of the tailgate? Thanks!

Answer
You shouldn't have any problems. One thing to watch out for are those speed bumps or dips in road. That will cause a pretty strong force on the tailgate if you hit them to fast.

One other thing....check to see which end is the heaviest...put that part up in the bed and the lightest on the tailgate.

How to increase engine output on a 5hp riding lawn mower.?

Dazed but

I want to use a riding lawn mower engine and trans to power my new go-kart. The go kart will be used mainly to pull boat trailers, so I need some torque out of this engine, but I would also like to have a cruising gear. Any suggestions?

Answer
errrrrrrrr i dont no depends wot cc engine u hav init al ready lol tel me and i can tel u ;)

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What is a good lawn mower for a 3 acre lawn?

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rickjames4

I am looking to invest in a zero turn lawn mower but I am clueless on what to buy. I need a big deck around 48" or larger and I need it to go pretty quick. My lawn is 3 acres. I plan to spend around $3,000 maybe? Please help!!!!

Answer
nothing runs like a Deere

Can someone suggest a good lawn mower that I can buy at Lowes?

Vishal

I want to buy a self propelled lawn mower preferably gas.
Something that adjusts to my walking pace and has a bag (side or rear) Also can someone explain what the difference a side or rear bag would male.
My lot is a flat lot about 0.3 acres. My budget is around 400-600 dollars

Answer
Troy-Bilt $379.00
7.75 Torque 21" Self-Propelled Gas Mower
Item #: 303531 Model: TB340 XP

This is a very good mower where the self-propelled speed is determined by how fast you walk. Its a commercial mower at a home owner's price.

Rear bag verse side bag: Well first off its hard to find a side bagger these days, they're just not popular and here's why. Rear baggers were designed so that if you have several obstacles in your yard, (trees ETC...) you can maneuver around them from either side without changing directions, the down side is side bags are a little larger (not much). That's about it.

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What is the best way to convert a gas powered lawn mower to electric power? Best batteries?

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justwannak

The yard I mow with the mower I want to convert is almost 5 acres. What's the ideal mower to use for converting purposes?

Answer
Any mower will do.
There is 2 ways of doing this.
First is to take a riding lawn mower and remove the engine and axle. Replace the axle with an electric transaxle (These are quite common these day), look for one that is minimum 1000 to 1200 watts. You will need a motor controller for this and throttle (There are foot pedal throttles.), make sure the controller has a reverse function on it. Then you will need a motor (At least 1hp to run the blades - single blde of 36", 2hp for multiple blades)

or, use a lawn mower that has a hydrualic transaxle (very common these days) on it. This way you don't have to purchase a new axle and controller. With this you will need at least a 3hp DC motor that runs at 3500-3700rpm.

Most mowers now use a belt system to transfer power from the motor to the axle and blades.

Now batteries.....this is where it gets expensive. It needs batteries that have a high amp output(Discharge rate), with a high aH (Amp Hour)..and if you use a 24, 36 or 48DC motor, these can range from $300 to $1000 each. (i.e. golf cart batteries which are generally 6 volts). Or you can go for some exoctic battery packs, but these can run $1200 - $3000.

This is why the major manufactuers like Deere don't have any models really to speak of. It's not the cost of manufacturing the battery riding mower, which is about the same as a gas mower, but it is the cost of the batteries. (Say a $1400 riding gas mower, would be about $3500 - $4500 as a battery mower.)

There are some great sites out there for batteries and motors. You can search under "EV", electric vehichle supplies.

By the way, I am making a riding battery lawn mower for myself right now for my 2 acres.

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

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.

Answer
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!

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What is the best weed whacker?

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hardyz9

My husband needs a new weed whacker. He wants a cordless one that runs on gas. We have 3/4 of an acre and he needs it just to trim where the lawn mower can't get to. Can I get a good one under $100? What should I be looking for? What power does it need to be?

Answer
Use Echo or Stihl. They are both excellent. Remember, you get what you pay for. The cheaper models are mostly "throw away" items. You use them till they breakdown. Then you throw them away and buy another cheap one. The Cycle is never ending. Spend the extra $$$ and get a good quality unit.

What is the best propelled/gas lawn mower for Thick lawn?

MochaAlmon

The walmart one I have stinks and isn't worth it. I am looking for a good propelled gas lawnmower with a mulching and rear bag for thick grass that I don't have to choke on the exhaust fumes,like I do with this $100 one from Walmart. In the heat it is hard pushing a mower when it doesnt want to be pushed, and when you pull the cord to start it doesnt start, tired of all that , want something better that is under $289. Appreciate all lawn fans replies.

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I bought the Troy-Built one at Lowes with the electric start for $299.00 at Lowes. I love it. Best mower I have ever had. Just turn the key to start. Self propelled front wheel drive rear bagger and mulcher. Has the bigger wheels in back so it manuvers better. It has a Briggs and Stratton motor and a steel cutting deck. Make sure you dont get anything but a steel cutting deck unless you want to replace it in 2 or less years from rust.

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Should I get a drift cutter for my snowthrower?

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ahanix1989

I live out in the country with a 300-foot driveway, central Wisconsin. We sometimes see drifts that hit around 1-2 feet overnight in some spots. I have Craftsman lawn tractor with a 42" snowthrower attachment. Is a drift cutter useful for me? Or is it more intended for larger drifts?

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Yes they are very useful.

are the nut on the spindle r or l hand threads?

EDWARD W

cratfsman lawn tractor,42''cut. i need to change out
the spindle on it.

Answer
If you can figger out which way the spidle turns it would be tightning when you rotate it in the oppisite direction

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