The Wilson Manufacturing Company uses a machine to stamp out parts for lawn mowers. On average, the machine wi?

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Ruby

The Wilson Manufacturing Company uses a machine to stamp out parts for lawn mowers. On average, the machine will produce 7 defective parts for each 1,000 made. Using a direct variation formula, determine the number of defective parts that would be expected if the machine produced 7,000 parts.

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Hi,
The direct variation formula is y = kx, where k is the constant of variation. In this case, the parts made is "x" and the defectives is "y." Plug your given points in to find the constant of variation.

7 = 1000k
1000k = 7
k = 7/1000

So now you found your constant of variation. You have also created your equation. Plug 7,000 for x to find out the number of defectives for the new one.

y = 7/1000 * 7000
y = 49

So if the machine produced 7,000 parts, 49 would be defective.

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

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?

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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.

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how do i sharpen the blades on my lawn tractor?

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EpicRacer

i followed the instructions on about.com and my tractor still isn't cutting good enough. i have to mow over the yard twice because the blade doesn't cut evenly.

whats the proper way to sharpen mower blades? i used a file the first time (a couple weeks ago). can i sharpen them with a bench grinder? do they need to be really sharp? when i bought new blades last year, they weren't really sharp, but they cut great.

can someone recommend a good set of blades? i have a 42" deck. i mow about 4 acres (4 seperate yards).
theres only one way to put the blades on my deck, so i know they are installed correctly. i would rather do the work myself since im on a tight budget.

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Your first order of business should be checking to see if you might've mounted the blades on upside down. This is really easy to do, and makes cutting the lawn impossible. However, if you still can't find the problem, read the following paragraph.

I have a similar sized lawn and a similar sized mower. What we use is a bench grinder. Using the grinder allows me to get an extremely sharp, quality edge on my blades. Just be careful that you're not overzealous with the grinder, though.

Any suggestions for a lawn mower(s) for 3-4 acres to mow?

nc1kcfan

My husband and I are looking into buying a lawn mower/tractor to mow about 3 - 4 acres. We are thinking about either a JD 2210 or JD 4115. Does anyone have a suggestion of any others, especially of lesser cost, but the same quality for the amount of mowing to be done? Also, suggestions on which size of deck and the amount of time it would take to mow this amount would be great. We have a Torro with a 54" deck now, but we are sharing it with my father-in-law and it is becoming a hassle to take back and worth every week or so. Plus, we have to get the bushhog to use too. We use the Torro for yard (about 1.5 acres) and the bushhog for the other acres. That's why we need one that would be great to do it all! ~thanks

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I'd Look at exmark or grasshopper's..., any 42 inch with a hydro riding mower will do 1.5 acres easy though... I'd also think about simplicity/snapper mowers as well. Simplicity owns snapper.

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Would a regular tractor lawn mower motor work on a zero-turn?

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Jt

Would a regular tractor lawn mower motor work on a zero-turn?
The pulley's fit on the shaft.

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yep its all in the wheel arrangement any way

Is it okay to put a lawn-mower motor on a mini-bike?

PIGGIE_LOV

I have a mini bike.. It goes 20 mph.. THATS SLOW! But if i put my mom's lawn-mower motor.. It will go 70 miles! Now i wont go 70 miles on public property.. Maybe at an empty dirt-base or something.. If it safe? Or will my mini-bike get to hot?
i ment.. *Is it safe.. smh typo's..!

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You will not be able to go 70mph with the lawn mower engine. You need a gear box to get going that fast. Not to mention the even with the small frontal area of a mini bike you'll need over 15 hp to do 70 mph, and there aren't too many 15 hp lawn mowers.

But do it anyhow. Experience is the best teacher.

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How much tractor?

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Dea

I'm going to purchase a lawn tractor with my tax refund. I do not need much, my lawn is only 0.5 acres. I would also like to use a snow blade to clear my drive, which is small and flat. I know they aren't the real deal, but would I really need more than the tractors found at Home Depot or Lowes? I see that the Cub Cadets have Kohler engines compared to the Briggs found in the John Deeres. Any suggestions?

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I have been looking at Sears tractors. It's like a 4500 series,21 hp Kohler or Briggs.(46" deck). I've always had good luck with Briggs engines. I have a Murray tractor with a 11 hp. Briggs that is 28 years old. This was the last of the old cast iron engines. I don't know how much snow you are going to push, the main problem is traction. I had to make a set of chains to fit my tires, and got along. I know the old time Kohler engines were good. I've had a couple of welders with Kohler engines. Parts are pricey. I think all these new engines are throw away anyway. It cost so much for parts, you can buy a new engine cheaper.

I personally don't like the looks of the cadet. Must be the color combination.

Good Luck

Craftsman lawn tractor makes whining noise when clutch is depressed, but not when clutch is engaged.?

purplesome

I have a 2 year old Craftsman Lawn Tractor, model #917.28924. 21 hp, 46 inch cut.
It has started making a whining noise when the clutch is let out, either forward or reverse, with or without the blade engaged. No whining noise when the clutch is depressed, just normal engine noise.
Belts are in good condition. What the heck is this? Pulleys? Mice? Help!

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One of your pulleys may be a tad bit loose.

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What kind of oil do I put in my Briggs and Stratton 300 series push lawn mower?

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Melanie

My lawn mower won't start. There was a spider's nest in the spark plug cap, which I removed. My fiance put in SAE-25 car engine oil, and he put in too much. He took out some oil and it still won't start. After some research I discovered that we need to put in SAE-30 (about 1/2 quart). Any ideas?

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25-30 is ok I take it it has been sitting around a while drain any gas shove a rag down in the gas tank if necessary put fresh gas in turn switch on if it has one, choke and try to start
here is a site for repair if it doesn't start
http://www.small-engines.com/
from a old timer

How do I get my riding lawn mower ready for spring?

cocoabeach

My riding lawn mower is pretty old. It was stored in a garage with radiant floor heating this winter and I had put stabilizer in the fuel the last time I used it. Nothing else was done. What do I have to do to get it ready to start cutting grass?

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Well, start by changing the oil (use 20w-50) & filter (if it has one), placing fresh gas in it, giving the blade(s) a good sharpening. Take the air cleaner off and clean the air filter. take the spark plug(s) out and clean or replace them.Take the battery cables off and cleaning the ends with a wire brush. Take a very good look at the belts and note the part #'s of each, as there may be a good chance of needing a replacement at some point during the cutting season. Do the same with the tires and make sure the pressure is the same in each one. Use a can of white lithium grease on the mechanical deck levers, steering mechanism and anything that use a grease gun on anything that has a zerk fitting. Check any drive gear oil(s) and top them off or change them. (some machines use 75W-90 gear oil)

This same service would ordinarily cost you around $300 so do it yourself and save that cash!
happy cutting....

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Is it legal for someone to drive a lawn mower on the road?

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Alex

I was coming over some rail road tracks today and when I got over them there was a man riding his lawn mower in the road (with his kid on it). Now I'm not mad really or anything cause I live in the country and understand it more than most people do, but my goodness, have some sense. Especially having your kid on there?

I live in Kentucky if that's helps anyone with answering.

Another one quick question, if I had hit him, would it be his or my fault? Or would it have been a double or no fault situation. I'm not going to go to the police or anything, it's not that big a deal, just curious.

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In the rural areas of Kentucky It's legal to drive farm machinery on public roads (no interstates) this includes lawn mowers provided they follow the rules of the road and have an Orange Triangle reflector on the rear of the vehicle or Flashing/Rotating Yellow Caution light.

Riders other than the driver/operator are prohibited unless the vehicle has appropriate seating...

There's a linkage sound or chain rattling sound on my riding lawn mower. What is this?

orchard_li

Just got this riding lawn mower and not even a month of having this, there is a sound we hear that most resembles a loose chain or rattling sound at "slower speeds". Backwards forwards, same thing. It runs fine but this sound has just started doing this. Would you know what this is?

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Sounds like the transaxle for sure..... any warranty? what about a 30 day or 90 day return deal? take it back.

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Whats the best zero turn lawn mower for my budget?

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Bobby McSk

I have a little over/under 3,000 dollar budget. I would like a deck width of atleast 34'' and up to 42''. I know the toro at home depot is a good buy and is ranked high by consumer reports. Is there any dixon, exmark, hustlers, etc for under 3,000? Also does anyone know a website for used zero turn lawn mowers besides craigslist and ebay?

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I've seen John deere zero turns for 2999 at Lowes. I personally would never buy a John Deere but for a small budget they are a good buy.

What stores have layaway on lawn mowers?

Q. Do you know if any stores like Home depot or like lowes have layaway(any that you can get to)? And I am talking about a RIDE ON LAWN MOWER! NOT PUSH. My mom is looking for a store with layaway that sell RIDE ON MOWERSfor fathers day. We already have a push one but out lawn is too big for a push lawn mower and it takes too long.

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Whatever present you get, the best gift for a dad is in your desk drawer. This link will teach you what, along with several songs for Dad.
http://DadsHouseEdCtr.org/FathersDay

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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 do you get replacement pars for your Fiskar lawn mower?

Patrick

I somehow lost the little pin that keeps the handle of my fiskar lawn mower from not moving. I really need to find a replacement part because every time I try to mow my lawn the handle keeps moving wildly. Where can you find replacement parts for Fiskar lawn mowers? I have a Fiskar Stay Sharp Max Reel mower.

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If a home improvement store such as Home Depot or Lowe's doesn't carry them, you can contact them here: http://www2.fiskars.com/Customer-Service/Contact, or call their customer service department at 1-866-348-5661.

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

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slam13_200

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

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

i have 3.1 acres to cut and i was wondering how long it would take with a ztr 50 inch deck?

RUSS W

its pretty much all flat with very few trees. how long should it aprox. take to mow 3.1 acres with this. also i wanted to see how much faster i would be able to get it done with a 54 or a 60 inch deck...just want to see if its worth a few thousand dollars more for the bigger decks.

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How fast does the lawn mower go? Assuming minimum 3 mph...they probably go faster:

a 60" deck (5 feet!) wide needs to travel about 270,000 feet. Divide that by 3 mph and I get about 18 hours.......so I hope the mower goes a lot faster than that!

The smaller deck would be 20 hours. So I'd be hard pressed to go with only a 6" wider deck. ....that's the 54"

The 50 inch deck is about 23 hours. Lots of variable, how many turns, overlap, etc.

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What is the best online shopping that offer great price for lawn mower?

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Q. I need genuine review from those who have ever used the lawn mower..thanks in advance.

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Use this site.
http://www.google.com/products
It's made by google and it's exactly the same as a google search. You can search for the lowest price for a product, which is available on the internet, it even includes prices from ebay etc.

Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

Q. I've been wanting to start a mowing business but I've been having trouble figuring out the prices for mowers. You can buy a nice self propelled 21" mower for $300 but then if you want a 32" mower suddenly the price shoots up to about $1500. Why do lawn mowers cost so much? You can buy a riding lawn mower for the price of a 32".

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Mower manufacturers have mowers they usually sell to home owners, or people that just mow for themselves. Then they have their "commercial" line of mowers, always more expensive. Just know, they all make the grass shorter.
Commercial units are usually built a bit stronger. Maybe a better motor with longer maintenance times, heavier built decks and blades, bigger gas tanks, oil filters to increase longevity. If I was starting out, I would go to craigslist(dot)org. I have always found several mowers, riders, commercial, and push mowers, as well as trimmers, trailers and any other tool you might need. Most people live close to 2 to 4 markets of CL that offer a variety of products.
So, buy used, as you develop the business, you will see and appreciate specific models and brands, then you can splurge on your favorite power tool.

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What else do I need to buy when I buy I gas lawn mower?

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ky_school_

I am buying a gas lawn mower, but don't know what else I need.

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yes gas and a gas can, most of them already come with the oil. maybe you want to go all out and get the string trimmer and an edger.

What type of lawn mower do you recommend?

Q. I have a small back yard (20' x 30') and love the way the grass looks once it has been cut with a gas lawn mower. However, I want to get rid of the gas mower and considering a reel or electric mower. Would the reel mower give it the same look as the gas mower does? I have Zoysia grass. Opinions?? Thanks!

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I highly recommend a McLane 17" front throw reel mower. With the grass catcher. http://buyapushmower.com/2009/12/21/mclane-17-inch-7-blade-front-throw-17-ph-7/
I've been using mine for over 7 years and is without a doubt the best reel mower out there. Easy to push and maintain. I Never use a rotary mower on zoysia grass. I own a maintenance company and only mow properties with Bermuda, zoysia, or paspalum grasses. It's perfect for areas I can't get a heavy mower into. My zoysia grass is maintained at 350 mm.
You will be able to get a closer, or lower elevated cut on your zoysia, which in my opinion looks better. You will be able to scalp your grass at the lowest setting to dethatch your lawn when needed also.
The first few cuts will be a learning experience and there will be bald spots on any areas where the soil is not level under the grass. Rolling it will solve that problem.

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Is Australia the best country on earth?

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George r

We rule, seriously, aren't we the best country in the world ?

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We are the BEST country in the UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!
First place in the world to have a secret ballot in elections (1856)
First Place in the world to give women the vote. (1894)
First country in the world to beat America in it America's cup.
Only country to have attended every modern Olympic games.
The first country to employ skiing as a sport. (1863)
The Australian crawl. Until the 1890's competetive freestyle was done with the head out of the water. (Remember how Tarzan used to swim in the movies?) Australian Dick Cavill popularised it and enabled it to be accepted in world class meetings.

Inventions from Australia......

The bionic ear, a device that enables some deaf children to hear.
Flexible wine casks... the bag in the box.
The boomerang. Ancient weapon of the aboriginies. Other cultures have throwing sticks but none came back to the thrower if it missed the target.
The Notepad. In the whole history of paper, it had been sold and used in single sheets until in 1902 JA Birchall thought it would be a good idea to stack a pile of half sheets together, back it with cardboard and glue one end.
Making the world's first notepad.
The Electric Drill was the invention of Arthur James Arnot, who patented it in 1889.
Postage stamps. The world's first pre paid postage system was introduced at Sydney in 1838.
The world's first refrigeration plant was an Australian invention of 1858.
To our collective shame, the worlds first bathing beauty contest was held in Australia in 1920.
The famous "black box" flight recorder for recording aeroplane movements was invented in Australia in 1958.
Also in 1958 the worlds first regular 'round the world' airline service was begun.
The inflatable aircraft escape slide, which becomes a raft if the aeroplane ditches in water was an Australian invention of 1965.
The Automatic letter sorting machine - 1930
Two stroke lawn mower.
The rotary hoist washing line.
Lithium as a treatment for manic depression.
Latex gloves 1945

The world would be lost without some of our inventions!!!!

Australia: Can anyone recommend a good lawn mower 'edger'?

Peter H

Just a middle-range one, not particularly expensive.
Preferably one you actually use that is good.
Aka a 'whipper snipper' or lawn 'trimmer' or something - I DON'T KNOW... just looking for a good brand name

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I have a "Little Wonder" which were/are put out by MTD; a large Mower etc Dealer. Were made in USA and plenty of parts available if you need but rarely have any trouble. If you need it to cut back edges along paths etc it's the best one I have used, better the VICTA and most other edgers. I have 620ft of edging (in my old language) to do every now and then. Easy to use and a cinch to maintain. If you're looking for a Whipper Snipper go for a "Styll" brand and don't waste your money on the cheaper brands that are available in Bunnings and the like. Talk to a trusted mower repair shop proprietor if you know of one, as they can normally in all honesty, can tell you what brands they recommend and what cheaper brands to stay away from as most aren't repairable etc. Be careful if you're looking for an electric 240vAC one as they are in my mind not worth the bother of having to run out 50ft of lead etc, they are also too dangerous in my mind as an Electrician as you can cut the power lead easily and that adds a risk to life if you don't have an earth leakage circuit breaker or similar to save you from bigger problems, even so these electric ones are in some cases claimed to be "Double Insulated" etc. I personally wouldn't take the risk having seen some of "their" Double Insulated methods.

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What do you guys think about using Royal Purple Synthetic 5w30 on a 2012 Lambo Aventador???anybody?

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the faisal

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Actually I think Lamborghini should have just stuck to building farm tractors, there cars suck. and to be honest there tractors suck too. anyone that would shell out that kind of dough for a POS that's guaranteed to break down far more than it should needs their head examined, As to Royal Purple, crap, wouldn't run it in my lawn mower, I run only Mobil 1 in my Trans AM and Rolex cars, idiots running the RP, Redline or Lucas generally end up DNF, And yes there's a reason Lambo doesn't race in any series,

Fixing up a REALLY bad lawn?

Anni

So, I've moved into a house with a lot of problems. Having fixed just about everything indoors, I'm now moving on to the garden.

It was basically one big lawn, but has been left for years it seems and is over-run with weeds and fleas. Having never done anything beyond a bit of container gardening, I know nothing about getting this sorted out. The soil is stony and difficult to dig, so I need to sort that out too.

In an ideal world I would want to split it into quarters with a path, with a little patio area in the middle. one quarter would have my son's climbing frame in it, another would have chickens, and the remaining two would have raised vegetable beds, so it's not crucial that I dig over the whole garden and get it planting-ready or anything, but I want to get it decent looking and healthy again so I can work on it.

How?

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I totally like your plan to do something useful with the yard.
Go ahead and get started with the path and patio... the hardscape always comes first...

Go ahead and put in the chicken pen... again... it's considered hardscape.

And finally... the raised beds... While the internet is full of suggestions for raised bed gardening that doesn't involve digging in the existing soil... short-cuts don't actually work.
My city is full of yards where the home-owner brought in "top-soil" and dumped it... and then tried to garden in it. It doesn't work.

The garden is one area where you will have to dig in the stony soil. Use a mattock, run the sprinkler over the soil to soften it up. Work in lots of organic material.
http://www.stonethegardener.com/wp/2012/07/free-mulch/

Finally... about turf.
I hate it... it's wasted space, and wasted resources... the less that you do to that area, the better. Set the mower blade high, the grasses will eventually shade out the weeds.
With the play area on the lawn, you will really need to avoid dangerous chemicals... the children will appreciate treasures like 4-leaf clovers and dandy lion flowers!

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Can you buy separately, the casing that goes on a lawn mower engine?

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Drell256

The plastic covering that goes on top of lawn mower engine. Mine has a crack in it and i want to replace it.

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Yes, you certainly should be able to buy the shroud that covers the whole engine part. You'll need to find the model of the mower and possibly a number from the motor itself, or maybe just the horsepower rating. Find a good reputable repair shop and they should be able to order it for you.

Is it safe to ride and use a hoodless lawn mower?

Q. Is this safe? Please give me all the steps in doing this if it is different than using a lawn mower with a hood. Thanks.

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It is not as safe as having a hood (engine cover) but it is okay to use. There are not too many parts that can fly off and injure you.

The only bad thing is that you may get a lot of debris around your engine and carburator. This isn't too much of a problem but can cause your air filter to clog up..

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Can I sodder a bar to my lawn mower?

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Mike

I bought an used lawn mower that has the option of bagging what you mow but it didn't come with a bag. I have a bag from a different lawn mower that would work great if I can attach a metal bar to my mower so the bag has something to keep it in place.

I've tried using JB Weld glue and it holds the bar in place for about 3 times mowing, but then the glue breaks. Wire welding the bar onto the mower would be a great option but I don't have a wire welder and I don't know anyone that does. Could I sodder the bar to the mower?

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Probably not. Like the JB weld, it will not last.

You might try wrapping wire around the joint you're trying to establish, THEN use the JB weld. That way the JB is doing more of a job of keeping the wire wrapping in place while the wire does the job of holding the metal in place. OR make or buy a clamp that can hold the bar in place.

But why not get a mulching blade for your lawn mower? That way you don't have to worry about catching grass and filling up the land fill.

Hope this helps.

'av'a g'day mate.

'')

How do I prevent my bag from my lawn mower from coming off?

JoeyJordis

I'm getting pissed that everytime that I mow for like 8 to 15seconds, that bag of my lawn mower unhooks off my lawn mower. If anyone has a solution please help me ASAP.

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Duct tape. It works on everything. It keeps my garage door opener together!

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Can I charge a 12v lawn mower battery with my car alternator?

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Q. My battery is low on my Snapper lawn mower, (U1-7 battery).
I want to connect cables to my truck battery and the other end to the lawn mower battery to charge it. Is this okay to do? Most informative will receive "BEST."

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Check if your truck battery is the same voltage and Ampere-hour (AH) as the lawn mower. If it's of the same voltage but differnent AH it's fine because lead acid batteries charges with a constant voltage. It wouldn't over charge even if it's fully charged, but if your truck happen to be on a 24V battery, don't attempt to quick charge your 12v lawn mower battery with it, may over heat and swell like a ballon. The AH for lead acid battery isn't much an issue here not unless your lawn mower battery is not a lead acid type. Just remember to use proper jumper wires and keep engine running while charging otherwise you may find two flat useless batteries.

Can I charge a 12v lawn mower battery with my car alternator?

Q. My battery is low on my Snapper lawn mower, (U1-7 battery).
I want to connect cables to my truck battery and the other end to the lawn mower battery to charge it. Is this okay to do?

Most informative will receive "BEST."

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12 volts is 12 volts regardless of size.

You may create a problem with the charging circuit on the mower if your battery is considerably discharged and the battery draws a lot of power as it recharges.

The standard charge circuit on a riding lawnmower is not designed to recharge batteries. They are designed to "maintain" battery voltage.
You may burn up the alternator on the inside of the flywheel if you don't charge the battery first.

I recommend using an automotive battery charger to fully charge you battery first.
Then check for a blown 15 amp fuse behind the instrument panel.

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Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

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Q. I've been wanting to start a mowing business but I've been having trouble figuring out the prices for mowers. You can buy a nice self propelled 21" mower for $300 but then if you want a 32" mower suddenly the price shoots up to about $1500. Why do lawn mowers cost so much? You can buy a riding lawn mower for the price of a 32".

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Both of those prices are for "homeowner quality" mowers. Meant to be used once ,maybe twice a week to mow a small to medium sized yard.
If you do use them for your mowing business, figure on only getting one summer out of them.
Comercial mowers are way more expensive than the prices you have posted, but will last several years .
Just starting out, try to find some good used commercial mowers. Go talk to your local mower shops, look on craigslist, look for mowers at auctions.

Am I getting the quality of a John Deere ride mower from Home Depot?

Q. Ok so I was looking to buy a new ride lawn mower after earning about 2,500 dollars last summer mowing lawns (I am 14). My dad says our current crappy one is fine but it really sucks. I was looking at John Deere ones because i here they are good quality, on their website they were in the $10,000 range! Meanwhile, a John Deere from the Home Depot was $1,500 - 2,500 dollars. The 1,800 dollar ones i like looks the same on both websites, but is the Home Depot one as good quality as one directly from John Deere?

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Ok I'm not sure how to explain this one but im going to try. I use my fathers husqvarna chainsaw one summer to make a little money on a farm I got a job on. I like it so much I purchase one from a store like lowe. come to find out its not the same quilty as getting it from a dealer. If you want a new mower for your lawn cutting its understandable but if pops will let you keep useing his save that money.

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Does anyone have a link to a schedule for yard work and maintenance?

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Nick

Like what to do throughout the year with specific steps and what products to buy like fertilizer and junk? We already have basic tools like lawn mower and trimmer btw.

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This might be what you're looking for.

http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Indexes/index.htm

Why do i ocasionally have strange temporary vision improvement?

'amour

Okay so one time i had this bad chest pain and it really felt bad like something was wrong but suddenly it went away but when it did my vision had improved instantly for some reason compaired to how it normaly is but that only lasted a minute

I also recently was filling up the lawn mower with gasoline and i may have breathed in a small amount of the fumes but not enough that it should have effected me and suddenly my colour vision was improved and everything seemed brighter and more vibrant for a minute.

Did some strange thing actually make htis happen or am i just imagining it?

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Hello - I am an Eyesight Improvement Teacher in the UK and I teach the Bates Method. I would guess that what has happened to you is that on both occasions you temporarily dropped your usually habits of seeing - possibly through the shock of the chest pain and the chemical fumes your usual tension and straining to see dropped away and you were able briefly to see the world more clearly and with brighter colours. Then as the world returned to normal your habits returned.
This is how people improve their eyesight - you have proof that it can be done - now you can choose what you do with that new insight (no pun intended).
My website is www.sallykirk.co.uk or you can email me to ask more questions movementandvision@gmail.com. Sally

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How much is a snapper riding lawn mower made in 2002 worth?

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april_hwth

I don't know the name of it. It's just a riding lawn mower...not zero turn or anything special. It has been used for less than 50 hours.

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I have a blue book for lawn equipment, but I need much more information. I either need the model number or size of the engine, size of the deck, type of engine, and so forth to accurately give you a price. I have values from $230 to $1300 for Snapper in 2002.

I'm 17 and i wont to start my own lawn care business and i need tips?

caw

i know this isent the best time to start it im just plaining for it now but i wont afficially start it till next year but i already have a truck, a trailor, a zero turn lawn mower, blower, weedeater, and two years of experience but now i wont to stop working for someone else and start my own business sence i have the euipment but i dont know how to plain a business. also what do lawncare owners do in the winter or the drout season for money. THANKS FOR THE ADVISE

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Flyers, websites, newspaper advertisements, etc. can all boost your business. In the winter, you could offer to shovel and salt drives and walkways.
Good luck!

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Buying house...needs your help?

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Sasha P

Hello All,

I have upto $50000 savings with me and looking for good house worth $350,000 under FHA loan.

Can you please tell me if this is good decision to buy house with this much balance in my account. What are the initial household expenses we incur when we buy house first time?

I don't have any other debt on me apart from bills and groceries.

Thanks in advance
Hello LA boston girl,

Thanks for your response. I did the math according to your directions.

If I take house worth $350,000 under FHA then with 5% I would pay $17500, HOA $500, Insurance $1500 Annually, Closing cost $5000 which totals upto 24500. I am planning to buy a house of 1500 sq.ft.

Apart from this, is there any other legal cost that I would incur at the time of buying? Yes I would compromise on the buying stuff for house in the beginning.


Thanks again.

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Depends on what lifestyle you want, where your home is located, what's your property tax rate, do you have an HOA to pay and what's the square footage of the home, do you intend on staying there more than 3-5 years? Will you be paying the mortgage on one income or two and how stable are both jobs?

Buying a home is a personal decision. What are your goals and why do you want to buy a home? Are you looking for an investment or are you needing to buy a home so you can start a family, reduce your AGI?

In today's market I would NOT buy a $350,000 home with only $50,000 on hand IF I had only one income that's under $100k annually.

Let's figure this out - If you put 10% down plus closing costs you're going to pay approx $45,000. Assuming you're not paying points. This only leaves you with $5000 in the bank. Unless you do a piggy back loan you will have to pay PMI for not putting 20% down.

Then there's furniture, do you have anything to furnish your house with or do you plan to start shopping to fill your home?

You will have to set up your utilities, security alarm company etc and of course if you haven't owned a home before you'll have to buy standard things like: lawn mower, edger, ladder, 36 gallon trash bin and all those lawn keeping tools that maybe you didn't need while living in an apartment. Also if you live in an HOA community, you will have to maintain your lawn or risk receiving "fines".

Don't forget homeowner's insurance and curtains or mini-blinds if the home is brand new. Depending on how large your house is it could cost you a few thousand dollars. Also consider if you are buying an older home - you'll want at least $5000 in the bank to do repairs once you settle into your home and notice a few critical things that require immediate fixing.

If your household income is over $100k then you could make it if you know for certain you will not become unemployed within the next few years. Just don't go crazy on furniture shopping and live frugally. Again if your job is not stable you should have 6-8 months of salary in liquid cash.

Be sure to find out if you will be paying HOA dues and how often have they increased over the past 2 years. Some locations in California charge $300 - $1000 for the monthly HOA. In Texas you also have to factor in outrageous property tax rates. On a $350k home you'd be paying about $9000 a year in property tax.

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