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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.
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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.
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?
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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
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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