Best Lawnmower: 2014-06-08

Sabtu, 14 Juni 2014

What are the pro's and con's of self-propelled vs regular lawn mower?

peace

Answer
It depends on
1) whether you have a flat or hilly yard
if you have a yard with any hills - self propelled is the one to use.

2) whether the cost is an issue
self propelled is +or- $100.

3) How strong you are.
if your yard has hills, you may use a regular mower but you will have to also use fortitude.

Push mowing the yard during pregnancy - opinons?

Mama <3

Would you say it's acceptable for a pregnant woman to push mow her own yard? Why or why not?

We have a big yard. Well, we own 4.5 acres of land 2.5 of which is our actual yard the rest is mountainous hollow. So... We have an old John Deere lawn tractor but the dang thing has been broken for awhile now so we bought a really good self propelled push mower. 2 of them to be exact. I do half of the yard while my husband does the other half. Since I have been pregnant, I do the least hilly parts of our yard and my husband does the more strenous parts. Anytime someone calls and says what are ya'll up to and I say, "oh we did some mowing, yardwork today", everyone comments about how I shouldn't be mowing. I am 6 months pregnant. I make sure to stay hydrated. I dont go out when it's hot. On one rare occasion (today) I pushmowed the entire yard myself but that is only because my husband has to work all week and wont have time to help do it before my daughters 2nd bday party this Saturday! It had to get done. I wouldn't dare tell my family that I push mowed the entire yard or they would have a fit about it like Im a cripple or something. I dont know. I am a very productive person and I am very indpendant. My husband works full time and goes to school full time many a days I am on my own all day so I do what I have to do to make things work.
I started mowing around noon and was finished by 3:30 so it took me 3.5 hours. If I was using our riding john deere it would've only taken an hour.

Answer
I mowed my lawn while pregnant. I also walked to to all my doctors appointments and did all the other things I did before becoming pregnant. I don't think being pregnant turns you into a delicate flower. You know your body the best. I say if you feel fine there is no reason you can't mow the lawn. My friends/family were all over me when I was pregnant. It was so incredibly frustrating that I just stopped telling them what I was doing. If they had it their way I would of never left my bed.

How do you raise the blade on a riding lawn mower?

Johnny Joh

i have a john Deere riding lawn mower and i was wondering how i am suppose to raise the blade to cut the grass a little longer

Answer
You can try here for more help with that.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5679509_change-blade-riding-lawn-mower.html

can i use any lawn mower blade?

Andrew S

i have a yard machines 21'' 4hp lawn mower. it is gas operated. i haven't sharpened the blades and i dont know how to sharpen so i need to buy a new blade. can i just buy any blade that is 21 inches?

Answer
Not typically. The center hole on blades differs. HHowever most places (think lLowe's walmart, etc) have cross reference charts for what blades fit what machine. Also, on the blade packs themselves it will say "Fits Yard Machines."

If in doubt take the blade off and take it in the store with you....

which is the best riding lawn mower to buy husqvarna or troy-bilt?

Joe Russel

I am thinking about buying a husqvarna riding lawn mower 42" 19hp with a kohler engine are a troy-bilt riding lawn mower but i don't know which one i need to get can any one give me some advice on which one is the best mower.
are you saying i shouldn't buy a husqvarna are a troy-bilt.

Answer
Go with Husqvarna. Consumer Reports Magazine has an article in their current (May) issue on mowers and garden tractors. They rank the Husqvarna model yth21k46 as a best buy ( #7 on their riding mowers list). They rank two Troy built models (Bronco and Horse) as # 18 and 19. Read the article for more information. You should be able to find this magazine at Home Depot or Lowe's or at a local library right now.

Riding Lawn Mower?

ABBYsMom

I do hope im posting this in the right section. I bought a John Deere riding lawnmower. I hate it!!! from the moment the thing was delivered. I also bought the dump trailer, i hate it to...I bought it to so i can load it with horse poo and i would be able to dump it, to bad i have to shovel it out! Now tomorrow i plan on going to Lowes and telling them to come pick up this piece of (word not allow on answers).
Now my question is what mower should i look at buying? I have a Murray and the thing is well over 10 years old and still running and can out run the John Deere. I have looked at Husqvarna and the Craftman. Would like some help here before i lose my mind....Thanks ") I will be shopping tomorrow and would like to pick a new one up then.
I do use it for mowing and for towing. I have 22 acres. Wanted something to perform both functions.

Answer
I suppose that you're using the small trailer designed to carry 800 lbs. If so when buying your new mower buy a garden tractor series which has the transmission capable of towing that weight. Lawn tractors are able to pull themselves and the rider and that's about it. Yardman (MTD) has a garden tractor series and so do many others. Husqvarna is made by MTD now but I don't remember seeing a garden tractor series. I could be wrong. Craftsman are way too expensive. Sears way of telling their customers that they appreciate their business. Many people have been stung by that John Deere junk so don't feel bad. Nothing manufactured today is what is used to be nor what it should be.

what is the best kind of lawn mower for under $300?

zonk

Answer
It depends on how large your cutting area is.
1- If you can cut it in under two hours, get an electric.
(I took extra good care of mine and it lasted 4 years).
I got lucky and someone abandoned one that was wired wrong but newish, fixed it and it lasted 5 years.
2- Both were Black & Decker and first one cost $89.95 in 1993.
3- Of course you'll need one or two long extension cords (again I had two roll-up spools), one was 200 feet and one was 100 feet long.
I had 2 gas mowers, one was self propelled (both cheap brands), one blew the engine and the other threw a rod and oiled part of the lawn.
4- You'll have to buy Oil, Gas, and drygas for the wiinter months and still need to take good care of it, (keep it covered, sheltered and change the oil periodiclly)

Lawn mower loud bang?

Ryan

I buy lawn mower on craigslist for 500 dollar, brand is weed eater, it has 3hp tecumseh engine, it make loud bang after 5 minute of use and i dont know why. it also shoot fire out muffler and then stop. any answer appreciate many time. gracias

Answer
You paid $500 dollars for a used lawn mower. you can buy a brand new one at sears for 300?
Your probably paid for a $500 pos that was broken in the first place. Yet at this point you became a sucker, not only did you buy as is, You can't get your money back the Guy you bought it from, he just has to say it ran fine when he sold it to you.

Lesson here do your home work first, check prices at stores for the same brand before purchase
You could have got the same lawn mower brand new for less? Why would you buy a product that you have no history of? Now your out 500 plus cost for repairs or outright replacement.

Hope that helps
Lr

Jumat, 13 Juni 2014

are electric lawn mower better than gas?

MATADOR

I am thinking about buying a lawn mower, electric or gas, does anyone has any experience on the different benefits you can get from either one?, would also like to know what are good brands.
By the way , I do have a small front and back yard.

Answer
Another option is a manual mower. I've been using one for a few years on a small .25 acre lot. It takes me about 45 minutes to do my lawn. The only drawbacks are it doesn't cut tall or wet grass very well. If you cut weekly - or sometimes more - it does quite well.

You don't have to worry about gas or batteries or cords. Just pull it out and start mowing. Best of all, it's quiet.

what is the best lawn mower to purchase for a small yard? Does anyone have input on electric lawn mowers?

txpainthor

Answer
If you have only a small yard, you can purchase a basic electric mower that requires a cord for about $150 if you shop around. You can also get a basic gas mower in the price range of $150 to $180. For a small yard, you need only a basic model of either. Either electric or gas models will do just as good a job of cutting the grass.

what is the best lawn mower with electric start key function?

antiquegal

need reviews on brands, also repairs etc.

Answer
Try the Toro model 20074. It is a 3-in-1 mower (baggs, mulches, and side discharges), has electric start, and has the best self propelled system on the market, the Toro Personal Pace. It never goes faster than you. I love mine!

Check out http://www.toro.com to find a dealer near you.

Lawn Mower will not start?

Phil

I have a "Cub Cadet 173cc OHV, Overhead Valve Engine, 6.75ft-lbs, gross torque/rated @ 3060rpm, Electric SureStart Lawn Mower."

The mower has been sitting for about a year now (my fault, I know), and now I can't get it to start. The electric start is fully charged, but when I attempt to crank it...it just "clicks" alot. As for the pull start, I can pull all day and nothing happen.

It is full of gas and filled with the correct amount of oil (10w-30).

Any suggestions?
Forgot to mention...even though it was sitting for about a year, there was no gas in the tank. It was completely empty.
Ok, so here is where I'm at.

First the pull start. I had old gas in the tank, it was flooded, and the spark plug was bad. Replaced/fixed all and added some carb. cleaner...started right up with no issues.

Electric start was the real issue. The starter assembly was not coming up and engaging the flywheel.

According to Cub Cadet, they don't sell a assembly repair kit...So I must buy the entire starter. Which by the way cost $100, heck my truck starter don't cost that much! I'll stick with the pull start. Thank you all for your help.

Answer
1. Pull the spark plug. If the spark plug is wet it won't start.
2. Hold the sparkplug, with wire connected, but spark plug removed against the block to ground it. . Pull the rope, if you see spark, you know your electrical is good.
3. Remove and clean the connections to the battery. If the connections are bad, the charger won't get to the battery. If it is charged, the corroded terminals won't let the current get to the starter or ignition.
3. Look for obvious corrosion on all electrical connections.

zero turn radius lawn mower?

Chris H

i just bought a brand new troy built zero radius from lowes. when i get home to move it to its plaace it will not move...... help

Answer
is the motor running , does it have a hydrolic clutch?

What riding lawn mower would you recommend?

Ryan

I'm looking for a new mower for my family but would also like to use it in my lawn mowing business I plan to start up next summer. I would not want a zero turn. A 48" deck would be best. The main priority is a quality, low maintenance mower that is highly regarded among consumers. Thanks for your input.

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Dixie choppers are fast and good for any size lawn. Its zero turn but the only mantinece iv had to do sense the day i bought it 3 years ago was to put air in the tires. They can take a beating

Need a new lawn mower?

Unfortunately, I have to be a new lawnmower. I have a large property and want a self propelling one that bags and mulches. Any advice on what I should be looking for would be appreciated.

Answer
The big decision for self propelled mowers is front or rear wheel drive. Front wheel drive is easier to turn because when you lift up the front wheels to turn they'll stop dragging the mower forward.

For a large lawn its well worth the money to get a mower with a bigger engine. You'll be able to go faster and it will mulch better. I'd recommend at least 6hp

Just like cars, the quality of the engine is really important. A cheaply made engine will lose hp quicker and give you problems sooner. Look for something with a name brand engine like Briggs and Stratton.

Last, this is just personal preference, but some self propelled mowers automatically move at the speed you're walking at. I love this feature. I had a Toro Personal Pace mower until I accidentally ran HCL through it. (long story) It was by far my favorite. Basically you make it go forward by pushing the handle, which slides forward and engages a clutch kinda like a manual transmission car. The end result is that it constantly adjusts to your walking pace.

Best Push Lawn Mower?

MissSammi

My husband and I just got a house. It has a small yard so I was thinking about a push mower. I don't want to spend a lot of money on gas and want it to be fairly green so I was thinking about a "reel mower". Do these work good? I was thinking about this one:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_297721-63311-HU54_4294857320_?productId=3180227&Ntt=husqvarna&Ntk=i_products&Ns=p_product_price|1

Any suggestions on brands or any better ideas?

Answer
At one time, that's what everyone cut their lawns with. They worked pretty well then, so why not now, right? And Husqvarna is a good dependable brand. Now, having said all that, the only drawback might be the lawn itself. If the grass is basically fine-textured - you know, like bluegrass, fine fescue, or perennial rye - you should have no problem pushing that mower through it. If the grass is of a coarser texture, however, pushing it could be a hassle. And another thing; this might be a misprint, but it should be pointed out. I noticed that the cutting height range of this particular model is between .5 and 1.5 inches. This is too small a range. You should get a model that will allow for (at least) a 3" cutting height on the high side because, when the weather gets a bit warmer, it's advisable to increase the cutting height to at least two inches or more.

Riding Lawn Mower?

ABBYsMom

Where do I find a price on a used 1992 Ranch King Rider Lawn Mower?

hushina200

Answer
I see an asking price on eBay of $975.00 for a 1998 Ranch King Pro 22 HP with 50" deck. Here is the listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/MTD-RANCH-KING-PRO-LAWN-TRACTOR-MOWER-22-HP-50-CUT_W0QQitemZ220116526983QQihZ012QQcategoryZ71271QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

An 18 HP Ranch King riding mower with 46" deck sold for $555.00 on e-Bay. Do not know the year. Here is the listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/MTD-ranch-king-18hp-46cut-HYDRO-RIDING-LAWNMOWER-NICE_W0QQitemZ190111353108QQihZ009QQcategoryZ71271QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Maybe these listings can help you set the price for your Ranch King.

riding lawn mower questions?

guitarlove

I looking to buy a new riding lawn mower from sears and theres two im intersted in.I will be using it to cut the grass and drive around are neighborhood.the one is 21hp and has an oil pump and I dont know what this means but it says it has infinate gearing. the other one doesnt have a oil pump and is 20hp smaller and uses 6 gears. which one is better? and what does infinate speed mean?

Answer
my father and I own a lawn service and we have a craftsman rider. It is a very nice mower. We have the 21 hp briggs and stratton with the oil filter! Runs awsome. this is our third year with it and I can say this is the best we've owned. for sure go with the oil filter system ( longer engine life ) infinate gearing is the hydro trans. no gears just go as slow or as fast as you want no specific gears to put it into. I have the 6 speed gears. but wish i had the other. I hear it's nice! if you have any more ? shoot me an E mail I'll help as much as I can!!

size of riding lawn mowers?

w1w1hardy

I only have 43 1/2" of space on the side of my house. How do I determine if a riding lawn mover will pass through this space so I can get it to the back yard?

Answer
go to a store like sears with a ruler so you can measure the assembled mowers from side to side including the deflector shield. that could also tell you what size mower you really need. a lot of the mowers today are about forty something inches wide. be careful. you may need to settle for a single bladed mower. most of them today have two cutting blades, side by side.
i like sears mowers. i don't like john deer mowers. they are overpriced and i've seen first hand that they're not all that good.
now i know there are people who will swear by them, BUT I'M NOT ONE OF THEM.
ya know if you're only going to mow the back yard, you may have to take the deck off in order to get the mower back there. that's the widest part of the mower and includes the grass deflector which i spoke of earlier.
good luck to ya.

Kamis, 12 Juni 2014

Should I purchase this lawn tractor?

I smell ba

I was looking to purchase a riding lawn mower to mow my 2 acres of land. I wanted to purchase something with in the 2000 dollar price range and I came across a craftsman lt1000 for 150 dollars.

Now, I realize that its a 38" cut with 16.5 pony power. I know that I could probably use a push mower and finish the job faster, but for the price.....

Should I buy it? 150 dollars isn't a lot of cash and I bet I can offer them 100 dollars and get the mower. I can easily repair this mower too....

http://www.brooksideusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=18&Itemid=71

BQ: How long would you estimate it would take me to cut 2 acres of land using this small baby?

Answer
For $150, I would suspect it's in need of serious repairs.

Two acres is a strip of land 35,280 ft long by 2.5 ft wide (you don't get the full 38" width due to overlap). That's about 6.7 miles long. At 3.5 miles per hour, you'll have it mowed in about 2 hours. But expect about 3 hours for maneuvering around trees, bushes and other obstructions.

GANG REEL MOWERS??? Does anyone know how well they work?

wanderlust

I just bought a home with five acres of land, most of it native grass/weeds with a nice lawn nearer the house. I went out and ordered a 26HP Craftsman riding mower with a 54 inch mowing deck to get through the thicker stuff first, but then plan on getting a 5 or 7 gang reel mower so I can have a large manicured lawn where the kids can play practically anything they want. There is a 1/4 acre pond which has weeds growing around the periphery and I would like to clean this out when I mow, so some of the gang reels would get wet as I get close to the edge of the pond. Safety is a main concern, if the lawn is well manicured and relatively short, probably with zoysia grass (which is weather and drought resistant) the problems associated with fire ants and snakes will be minimized. I plan on leaving the outer edges of the property "wild" and planting three or four rows or trees, probably pines, for privacy and for the wild animals to have some refuge. Is this overkill? What do you say?

Answer
Gang reel mowers are great! They're also a lot of maintenance!!! To pull a 5 or 7 gang mower you'd need a pretty good size tractor. The reels need to be checked every time you mow -- checking the "cut". They would need to be sharpened a few times a year, especially with zoysia. Once a year this should be done by grinding them, which requires special equipment, usually only owned by golf courses. The other times they can be back-lapped.
Reel mowers give a superior cut. they basically cut like a scissors. this link will show you the cost of a good brand, but not the "top of the line" costing stuff. it is commonly used on golf courses. http://www.rrproducts.com/pdfcatalog/fitsjacobsen/fitsJacFairway.pdf
I would only suggest a three gang unit probably, though a 5 gang would get you finished faster.
What do you consider "relatively short"? Reel mowers are only good for really short heights. I would not use one if not cutting below 1 1/2". Reel mowers will not prevent fire ants.
It would be best to speak to a golf course superintendent about the maintenance of reels.
Like I said, they give a superior cut, but they're much more intensive to maintain.

What electric lawn mower should I buy?

Scott S

I'm buying a new house with 1/2 acre of lawn. There are some moderate hills, so I would want a model that is self-propelled.

Answer
hey, i wouldnt recomend using a electric lawn mower, specially seeing as its half an acre of lawn, i would suggest getting a fuel powered one. it depends alot on your budget and if you want to do any gardens on the side aswell, but i own a semi pro lawnmower make called hayter, they are by far the most reliable lawnmower that you can get that is just normal and it will last you for years and years, my dad owns one and has owned it for 8 years and still not had a thing wrong wi it. mines 3 years old and is fine and the one at my work is over 10 years and still hasnt going wrong with it. other then that try just get a wee toro, kubota, ransoms, honda or john deere mower, hope this helps :D

riding lawn mower?

chris n

How many HP do you guys suggest for a riding mower to cut a 1/2 acre of lawn,the yard has alot of rolling hills with a few fairly steep climbs.I was thinking Husqvarna,what do you think?

Answer
Husqvarna makes the Craftsman mowers. MTD makes Cub, White, Troy-Built, Yard man, Yard Machines, Bolens, and the new Toro tractors. The John Deeres in Lowes and Home Depot are made to last 250 hours and be tossed. That is all the "discount" brands.

If you are looking for a mower go to a dealer, even if its John Deere. The dealer can service the machine after the sale. Most will even deliver for free. They know the machines and the feature that will work for your conditions and situation in your yard. You are going to talk to someone who knows exactly what they are talking about, and not someone who will be in paint tomorrow.

I would recommend a Snapper of a Simplicity. Simplicity has a mower called the Regent that is 18 HP with a 38" deck, and sells for $1999. You are not going to find many machines under 15 HP.
http://www.simplicitymfg.com
http://www.snapper.com

Hope this helps

which of these LAWN MOWERS would you recommend?

Bauer Powe

this one has a 190 cc briggs & stratton engine with rear propelled and 22 inch cutting deck

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07137454000P?prdNo=95&blockNo=95&blockType=G95

this one has a 160 Honda engine with front propelled and 21 inch deck

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07137654000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

which would be better for a large lawn and hilly terrain

Answer
The self propelled lawn mowers are awesome! Especially if you have a lot of hilly areas. Go with the Honda.

honda lawn mower please help?

Berry A

i have a honda lawn mower model number is HRR2162SDA - i try to start it and it starts once and then shuts off after 15 seconds, and as it is shutting down, their is a ton of smoke comeing out. what do you think is wrong with it?

Answer
Water in gas tank would be my first guess. Then it goes downhill from there.

(I do hope the asker comes back and looks at this answer...I may have gave him bad advice. The first thing he needs to do is remove the air filter and make sure it is not plugged. I buy, repair, sell lawn mowers and should have given this answer first. Two things I find wrong with most mowers that will not run... plugged air filters and water in gas tank.)

What is the best riding mower to buy under $1500?

axlandshir

Answer
In my opinion this mower manufactured by American Yard Products is one of the best buys for today.
Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck, LT 2000 Lawn Tractor
Sears item# 07128703000 Mfr. model# 28703
Regular price: $1249.99
Sale price: $999.88
Save $250.11
I have worked on all brands and think AYP makes a better product.

Anybody know of good lawnmowers?

Kyle

I am 14 years old and I would like to start a small lawn mowing business in my neighborhood and I would like to now of some nice gasoline powered push lawnmowers. Any answers are appreciated. Thanks!

Answer
A Craftsman mower - at least 6.5hp with a Briggs & Stratton engine - is a damn good and dependable mower that doesn't cost a whole lot of money (under $250).

Rabu, 11 Juni 2014

lawnmowers?

jeremiah

i have a riding lawnmower its a ariens rear engine model and i was wondering how do i know if the trannys blown or how do i get it out its stock will some one help me figure out why its not moving when i put it in to gear i thinkit might be my kids when the were playing around on it
if i put it any gear it wont move but it will start

Answer
Sometimes my mower did that, I tried jiggling it forwards and backwards while sitting in the seat and used to get it going

Racing Lawnmower?

Q. Im 14 but know a great deal about mowers so dont think im just some stupid kid... im building a racing lawnmower out of a murray mower frame ... im scrapping the tecumsea on board and i have a 12 hp b&s i/c with the govenor removed... i used the one piece flo jet carb on it instead of the factory lmt so i could have a bigger barral with and have a cold air intake system i reversed the stacker pully and will put a 3 inch pully on the tranny. I welded a bracked i cut off of a gocart for throttle lever mounting and strait piped the engine with metal pipe... im working on rewiring it so i wont have any traces of an interlock system. I could use any ideas pics diagrams or any other mods ... thanks

Answer
Im currently tinkering on a 8o's Murray lawntractor, its using ( for the moment) a 14HP briggs OHV motor (stock) , stock 6 speed transaxle ( for the meantime) , golf kart wheels/rims, tapered bering hubs on front wheels. The trick is less drag, then its faster- the stock front wheels w/o berings will slow you waaay down, plus be a weak spot, at least look for some with the internal berings. Currently im using the basic drive belt setup/stock clutch setup with extra tensioner pulleys for no slippage, a 6" cast pulley on the motor, a 4" pulley on the transaxle, it gets me near 30MPH in this setup. Obviously the deck is gone , was all rotten when i bot it. I dont suggest leaving the deck on , specially not in running form- remove the blades/spindle assys- being a bare shell would be okay tho - most racers cut them up and just bolt the sides of the deck to the floorbord( for the look of a deck and less weight).
Next step is a 18HP flathead twin cylender Briggs i got off a 92 MTD - im hooking a 'snap back throttle 'setup on it, using a high flow air filter element ( bypassing stock air cleaner assy), possibly a slightly larger engine pulley, meybe a 1/2" smaller trans pulley. Right now my limitations are in the trans, for speed options, once it lets go, ill swap a 90 degree right angle drive unit in , run a chain setup to a straight axle rear end and have to use a go kart clutch or torque drive setup ( since no tranny will be there) . This isnt setup to race , this is for personal experementation, I do have to add a few saftey issues here tho:
1. Brakes - use a set of GOOD aftermarket go kart brakes, stock brakes wont work at those speeds ( trust me, things come at you mighty fast with no brakes)
2. Id suggest not bypassing the governer, unless its been highly machined to acept the extra RPMs, theyre only designed for 3,000 max RPMs, theres a chance the flywheel could shatter , not to mention how fast parts would fly from the motor overevving it. You can get alot of speed with a goverener on it ( mines still on it and it runs 30MPH)
3. Wear a helmit and saftey gear! I wear a helmit when i drive my tractor- you only come with one brain and it scrambles easy!
4. Have some welding done : Id suggest strengthing alot of the parts on the tractor, steering, front spindles, chassis. You can buy or make a set of front spindles that are stronger then stockers and they accept a go kart type hub for those wheels. A differnt type of steering should be used as well, the go kart type is stronger and better then stock - you dont want to be flying around and have it break on you.
5. Build the tractor low, the lower the better, when its too far off the ground, its top heavy making it easier to tip over on you, the lower/wider the more stability.
6. I have to add this one as well.... common sense. Dont drive on the streets or roads, if you have alot of property, then use it there. You dont want to be pulled over by the police on a lawntractor ( its not a leagal motor vehicle for the streets) , or worse, get run over by a car. If you really want to race them with others, join a lawntractor racing group in your area ( yes they have them) theres specific guidelines to setup your tractor, but its for saftey purposes - use google for one in your area.
7. Id also suggest one more thing - a saftey kill switch - id suggest the one that hooks to your arm( like new snowmobiles/jet skis) and a seat switch. That way, if y slip and fall off the tractor wont keep running.
8. You mentioned a straight pipe, motors need a certain amount of backpressure to run right, I have a straight pipe on mine for now, i plan on using some threaded black pipe and fittings to run it down n under the floorbord - a way to tell how long to make it? At first, make it a bit long, spray some white paint on the pipe and run the motor for a bit, where the paint turns brown is where to cut it. With the twin cylender and twin pipes - it should look sweet, i plan on looking for some chrome drain pipe( for bathroom sinks/ect) to cover the black pipe.
This tractor is actually my second, the first was a older Craftsman with a 14.5HP OHV Briggs, till the 5 speed trans locked up, then i made the Murray. The next one will be a screemer, out of a old Wheelhorse Raider 10, lowered , near full blown racing setup and using a 16HP tecumseh motor with oil pressure ( oil pressured motors are better for racing setups) , plan on using go kart wheels, spindles, steering, full chain drive, straight rear axle and the right angle gear drive ( its a 1:1 unit, used on bush hogs, field mowers).
Kidd

Lawn Mower drive belt replacement for mtd?

xexpressio

Does anyone know how to replace the drive belt for a mtd. If anyone knows of any diagram links or websites that give step by step instructions that would be appreciated.
this is a riding mower.
Model #: 13an66dg7521622223

Answer
If your mower is a walk behind self propelled. Remove wire from spark plug. Lay mower on its side with air filter being up. Place belt over blade, in the small pulley. Feed the belt through channel that goes to drive box. Start belt around pulley and turn clockwise it will go in pulley. It is important that you disconnect SPARK PLUG WIRE to keep mower from starting. If you had posted model No. I could have been more helpful I hope this helps some.

Good Luck

Lawn mower pull-start locked?

brainiac5

Son was cutting grass with a push mower the other day and hit the water meter. The blade still turns but the pull start rope won't budge. What's the damage?

Answer
Blade still turns, hmm?

Does your mower keep running if you let go of the safety lever? That means the PTO (power take-off) declutches the engine from the blade. That's a good safety measure. The old way was let go of the bar, and everything stopped - engine included.

Actually, the very old way was to let go of the handle and everything kept going - you were expected to be responsible for your own safety and if you lost a toe or something, that was your own stupid fault. Ah, the good old days.

But if your engine would keep running, then I would say the impact bent the crankshaft or connecting rod. The blade will still turn because it's just a blade on a shaft, nothing attached to it. But the engine, now. The engine is toast.

You're going to need a new one.

No biggie. Get a replacement engine, bolt it on and off you go. Easy-squeezy. I've done several.

Lawn mower for a hill?

Q. There's a lake behind my parent's house and the back portion of the lawn slopes down into it. My father has trouble reaching the farthest part of the grass by the water. What kind of lawn mower should he use?

Answer
Id suggest a weedwacker - you dont want to be driving a tractor or using a push mower by the water ( too muddy) .
Kidd

How does a manual lawn mower work on hills?

Craig_Ande

I'm thinking about buying a manual or reel mower for this summer. My yard's not that big for starters and I like the idea of a quiet mower. I do have a small hill in the backyard though and I'm wondering how this will work on that hill? WIll it give a smooth, even cut?

Answer
As long as you can walk up and down the hill and control the lawnmower then it will work just beautifully on the hill. Just imagine what a wonderful contribution you're making to the environment by not using electricity or fossil fuels to power a piece of equipment.

Thank You

The Muse

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

Answer
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.

How many acres can i cut with a 42" murray riding lawn mower per day?

Marcelo

Answer
I can use my 18" push mower to mow .75 acres in less than 2.5 hours.

Lawn Mower Recommendations?

Art

I'm currently looking to purchase a new lawn mower. I'm looking for a good Mulcher, Rear Bag, Large Wheels in the back and easy to push. Any recommendations?

Answer
eopinions.com has reviews on lawn mowers (and just about anything else you could imagine.)

craftsman mulcher mower?

shrimp1964

how do i drop the blades to cut the grass a little shorter without taking it apart? there's levers on the wheels but i don't know what they're for and not sure which direction to push them. it's a 6.0 21" mulcher mower

Answer
Pull out on the levers and it will drop the mower down or raise it up. Do this on all 4 wheels.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5920688_raise-wheels-lawn-mower.html
http://www.gardenguides.com/85802-raise-wheels-toro-lawn-mower.html

Can't decide on which mower to buy?

Mike

Just bought a house and need to get a mower. 1/2 acre, short to medium grass (Fescue), somewhat sloping with minor obstacles. I know i definitely want self propelled but can't decide between front or rear driven? Looking at the following brands: Craftsman, Lawn Boy, Snapper, and Toro. I have found several models under $300 and would like to stay in this price range. Any suggestions on the brands listed? Any I might be leaving out? Very interested in easy starting. Funny thing is they all advertise this!

Answer
You may want to read the current issue of Consumer Reports Magazine.(May 2012) They have an article on lawn mowers and show what features are worth buying as well as rating a number of mowers and showing there features and prices. Of the ones you mentioned I would go with a Toro. It has more features and better repair record and performance than the others.

Which is a better riding lawn mower/tractor?

Jon

Looking at getting my dad a riding lawn mower/tractor and I can't decide between craftsman, husqvarna, and cub cadet. Does any have any first hand experience or opinions please thanks!

Answer
Consumer Reports Magazine in its May 2012 issue recommends John Deere models D110,D120,D130
also Husqvarrna model yth21k46 and Craftsman28856 and 28885. All these are CR best buys. Cub Cadet has a poorer repair history.

Just replaced the drive belt on my craftsman riding lawnmower. It will not go into gear smoothly.?

When I try to put the mower in gear it is really hard. The lever you use to put the mower in gear is really hard to move..Do you have any ideas on the matter please Help..

Answer
The drive belt is a take off PTO system. Normally when a riding
mower is shifted you are dealing solely with a gearbox. These
two systems are very separate and have different requirements for
them to work. The PTO or power take off uses centrifugal force
and torsion and tension on revolving surfaces. Now a gearbox has
fluid within it and for it to operate smoothly needs a constant
required level to operate properly. Check your gearbox Moly Level
(Gear Oil) to see if the level is adequate. If the level is right, then
go to your PTO Belt and adjust the tension of the belt, You should
only be able to deflect the belt about 3/4 of an inch to 1 inch if properly
tensioned. Too much tension too much torque on operating surfaces.
Not enough the belt slips. If there is a grating or grinding
noise on shifting you have a gear problem and continued operation
under this condition can get extremely costly. If this is your situation
take your mower to a Lawnmower repair shop and let the expert find
out what your options are.

what is the resale value of my john deere riding lawnmower?

kellie S

Answer
Long time ago it might be something cool and expensive to have for a man's toy for his yard. Nowadays, you can get it from Lowe's home improvement for about a little over $ 1,000, and get a nice one. If you didn't have Lowe's charge card yet when you apply for it then you might get 10% off. The catch is pay off as soon as you could, and don't buy anything else with it. Then chances are you wouldn't come ahead with the deal. Enjoy your yard.

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Why is my electric 18" B&D Lawnmower not working?

Dom

My electric 18" Black & Decker Mulching Mower (model MM275) isn't working. Today, I mowed over a pile of hard bush roots. The mower made a lot of noise and I heard something crack.

Now, when I plug in the cord and pull the lever, I can hear the electric sounds of the motor running, but the blade won't do a thing. When I looked under the mower, I noticed the plastic washer under the blade looked slightly chipped. It is also able to rotate with the nut it is connected to (is that bad?) I really don't want to buy another 200 dollar mower.

Help? Please!

Answer
you probably sheered a pin on the shaft ,so now your blade just free wheels ,the pin will need to be replaced ,go to a garden supply store that sells parts and get them to look it up or have it repaired

What are some good headphones for ipods?

sdfghjklp

I want over the ear headphones that have good sound quality, look good, and feel comfortable. I'm willing to spend under $200.

Answer
SkullCandy they isolate any other sounds around you you cant even here a lawnmower running. they have great bass and look really good and!!! are comfortable any other headphones will go flat these dont try them out they go from 10$ to 100$ look them up

Suggestions on a good lawn mower?

Kristen L

Hello, I need to buy a lawn mower for my yard. My yard is under an acre but is sloped in the front and has a slight hill in the back yard area. Most of the yard is grass and not tree, so there is a substantial amount of grass to mow. We now have a service that does it for us, but to cut costs and get exercise I am now looking for a new mower. my question is..what are the best brands of mowers that I can get affordably? I need one that is self propelled due to the hills and a side mulcher instead of a bagger would be helpful. I have looked into Lawnboy and craftsman and unsure of the quality. I would love to own a ride on mower however they are too pricey and my range is more like 350 and under. Also any tips if I try to find a used machine as far as what to look for? I have been looking at Home Depot, Lowes, Sears, and Walmart..unsure where it is best to buy one. Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

Answer
Toro Self Pace mower is the best thing out here in my opinion. My yard is about the same size as yours and I love it. It adjusts to what ever speed you want to walk, it is a mulcher, side discharge, and bagger all in one. Everyone sells them, If you have a Costco membership, they have it now.

Also when I do my yard it is equivelent to walking 3.5 miles... great exercise...

Which lawn mower is the better buy?

stanley t

http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001E3391Y/ref=sr_11_1/105-6844736-4669253?ie=UTF8&keywords=36848&searsBrand=core

or

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?D=933183&Ntt=933183&catalogId=10051&langId=-15&storeId=10051&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntx=mode+matchall&recN=0&N=0&Ntk=P_PartNumber

Answer
I think that the craftsman is a better quality lawn mower, however i have an 82 year old neighbor who has the other one that has large rear wheels, and i have tried it and it is fairly easy to use.
1) i would recommend craftsman if:
* you want for professional-looking job
*long lifespan of mower (higher quality mower)
*small Business or residential

2) I would recommend Briggs and Stratton if:
*you want to get id done quick and easy, and don't mind if your lawn does not look like it was done professional. (im pretty sure this one is lighter than the other one)

I hope this helps! :)

Hand Push Lawn Mower - Should I buy one?

I hate mowing the lawn - hate it, hate it, hate it! A friend recently suggested that I should try a hand push lawn mower, to remind me of a simpler time and because it might actually do a better job on my lawn too.

Any hand lawn mowers out there available to give me some advice?

Answer
I personally prefer hand push lawn mowers to electric hover mowers. I feel more pride in my lawn once it's done, knowing that I've achieved that with what I'd consider simpler and more traditional tools. With that said, its not for those who are afraid of a little exercise as it can be hard work.

Ideally you want a mower with a 20" frame as it cuts down on the effort you have to put in and gives the best results on your lawn (in my experience).

Have a look at the Scotts 2000 model (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RA3E?ie=UTF8&tag=yoga089-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00004RA3E) - this one in particular has good quality parts, unlike cheaper models I've tried in the past, that will give you good results first time and will last as long as you do!

You'll also be saving money on electricity/gas, which is always a good thing.

Happy mowing!

Lawn Mover Business? which lawn mover should I buy?

Dan Moskvi

Im planning to buy a lawn mover but dont know which one thats easy to move with less proms and the one that will last longer? Is craftsman good? How about toro? Or some other brands?

Please can u also give me a link/website where they sell them? I also want to see prices.. because most dealer websites dont show prices....

Answer
I took a Craftsman mower into a shop once, they referred to it as Crapsman.

A lot of the lawn companies I see use Honda commercial grade products. They cost more but they appear to hold up. For weedwhackers, I see a lot of Stihl or Shindawa.

Prices, you might get some idea off Amazon but you likely just have to phone some local dealers and talk to them. They are also a good source of information on which models you might want to consider. Some of the lawn companies use push type, others have larger riding types, likely depends on your customers and what size lot they have, how hilly, etc.

Crankshaft - Blade protective assembly for lawn mowers?

WizardofID

Hi, I'm trying to put together my own lawn mower for pulling behind my 35hp old tractor. I'm from India and nobody makes powered tow-able mowers here. I have a 12hp diesel engine from an old pump which I can mount onto a deck. My family's property has very tall grass but also has hidden rocks. I wanted to know,
1. what's the best way to make sure that the blade or crankshaft do not get damaged when the blade hits a rock?
2. I'll import 20"+ blades, what are the best mulching and regular cutting blades you recommend?
3. How do you adjust cutting height? In some areas we want it tall, at others a close cut. Is this done at the crankshaft spindle, or
4. What's a recommended cutting RPM? I'll need this to decide if I have to gear or pulley down the speed from engine RPM or take a direct drive.

Answer
You pose some very good questions. I'll do what I can to answer them.

1. Not knowing how many blades you are using, the best way to keep the crankshaft of the engine protected is belt driving the mower. As far as protecting the blades and arbor shafts from rocks, maybe shear keys in the pulleys? But that could be extremely time consuming.

2. Get the ones that will fit your arbor shafts. Don't get the fancy curved ones, they are a pain to sharpen. Get ones that the cutting edge is flat.

3. The easiest way to adjust would be to adjust the deck its self. That way when you have the blades even, you don't have to mess with them. So adjusting the wheels holding the deck up would be the best.

4. Most small engines run about 3400 RPM. Here in the US the highest speed the tip of the blade can go is 19,500 feet per minute. So that means a 20 inch blade can go 310 RPM, a 21 inch blade goes 295 RPM, and a 22 inch blade goes 282 RPM.

I hope this helps.

information on lawn mower blades?

Robert S

looking for any information on the Gator Mulcher Blade for a 30in rider verses the regular mulching blade

Answer
The teeth on them help chop / mulch grass clippings and leaves.
I find they work well ONLY when the blades are sharp. Dulled in the least, they cut poorly. I suspect aerodynamics as the cause..

What is wrong with my lawn mower?

Daniel D

Ok, I'm trying to save money from buying a new lawn mower. I have a snapper briggs and stratton 7HP OHV lawn mower. It is about 8 years old. I had my serviced about 8 months ago, regular tune up. The oil is still good and leveled. The spark plug is a clear blue spark. I emptied and cleaned the fuel tank out. I've been using fresh fuel with a fuel stabilizer. It ran fine for a while. Then it started "acting up". It would run for 30 minutes then die. Then it would start again after priming it then die. So I took apart and cleaned the carburator, jets and everything in it. Gaskets are fine. So the next day I was excited that I cleaned the carburator and hoped my mower would run with no issues. I primed and it took about 3 - 4 pulls then started. I was kind of disappointed that it took that many pulls but it started. It ran longer 40 minutes, sputtered then died. So I re-primed and after several pulls it started and I completed the job. Even though it runs, why does it die after a while? I'm running out of options and patience. Should I just buy a new mower?

Answer
Eight years? You got your moneys worth out of it. But it probably can be made to run properly. Those darn engines are so simple that if you get even a little compression, ignition and fuel they'll run. Hard to kill 'em.

What you are describing sounds like a heat issue. The hotter the engine gets the harder it is to get a proper air to fuel ratio. Remember that hot air is less dense than cold air. You may actually be running rich - as may be indicated by smoking (not oil smoke), or it might not even smoke.

If the engines cooling fins are not clear the cylinder may be over heating and expanding, causing a drop in compression. That's not REAL likely but it can be an indicator of other problems. You could have cracked rings, cracked enough to start but quit after warming up (excessively if that's the case).

Since you've described dismantling the carburetor I'll assume you are savvy enough to disassemble the engine to the point of removing the piston. If you can do that you may find worn or damaged rings that can be the culprit of your troubles. Check the cylinder to make sure it's not excessively worn either. If it has an iron sleeve that's good news; you can hone the cylinder. If not - you would be honing aluminum and probably wasting your time. New rings will likely be in order, and you may want to get over sized rings and properly size them to the cylinder. Normal ring gap is 0.004 inch to 0.007. After honing the cylinder, I'd install the new rings into the cylinder without the piston to get the proper size. If they need to be cut, nearly any automotive supply store should have a ring file. If you don't have feeler gages - get some, you'll need them.

After properly sizing the rings install them onto the piston in their proper position and orientation. Pay careful attention to how the old ones came off and make sure you put the new ones on the same way. Be sure to tighten the end cap onto the piston properly. I'm not familiar with the proper torque, but with a good set of wrenches and a good sense of feel, tighten them. Then bend the locking tabs back over the heads to prevent them from coming loose.

Reassemble the engine. At this point I'm thinking you may have wanted to remove the valves and clean out the carbon. Not a bad idea, but putting those pesky spring clips back in position is rather difficult. You could easily expect to spend an hour just trying to put a single clip back on. THERE ARE proper tools for that job but I've always managed to do it with a screw driver a pair of needle nose pliers and plenty of light to see what I'm doing. Otherwise, if you decide to leave the valves alone, probably not a big deal.

Make sure the cam and crank timing marks are properly aligned, and you didn't loose the valve lifters. They're not held in with anything other than being trapped between the valve stems and the cam. New gaskets would also be a wise move at this point, along with new crank seals. If you're doing that much work why not do it all.

After reassembling the entire engine, make sure there is nothing left loose or left over. There ARE NO OPTIONAL parts. If it was there to start with it should be there when you finished.

For my money, a machine that old, better off donating it to someone who has the time and desire to fix it because they don't have the money for a new machine, and buy yourself a new one. They're not THAT expensive.

Good luck.

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