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?

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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?

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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.

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Help , Lawn Mower !!!?

Purpleeee

Okay so what kind of tires are these ??
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07128928000P?vName=Lawn+%26+Garden&cName=Riding+Mowers+%26+Tractors&sName=View+All&sbf=Brand&sbv=Craftsman
On that Lawn Mower , Our tires slit and I reallllly need your help .

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Those tires are manufactured by a company called Carlisle ,and they are turf master tires. Now all you need to do is get the size off the side of the tire and get replacements at Sears or Wall mart or almost any tire shop can get them as well as any lawnmower repair shop or dealer

craftsman lawn mower?

Autumn

where can i get a free owners manual for a craftsman push mower eager 1 ? I need to know how to wire it back up. Mice chewed the wires.

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You can download the owner's manual for free from www.managemyhome.com The easiest way to get to the right manual is to go to www.sears.com/parts website enter the model number of the lawn mower and do a search and in the search results page on the right side you will see a blue button "View manuals". Click this button and it will take you to www.managemyhome.com website to download the manual. You have to register (FREE) at managemyhome website.

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Coupons or deals for a lawn mower?

Boston Fan

I want to buy this lawn mower http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=303527-270-TB240&lpage=none or one like it. I was wondering if any of you knew where I could get a coupon (besides the 10% off one from the post office) or a deal from somewhere else for a good mower.

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try Sears

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!!

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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

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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

lawn mower help?

okiemom09

I have a craftsman riding mower. I was mowing and it started smoking. It is fine unless the blade is on. I think it is the belt. I looked on top of the deck and the belt looks like it has come loose. How do I fix it thanks

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If it's Craftsman, that Sears brand. You can contact them or contact a local mower repair shop. They should have more info on releasing the tension on the belt and maybe replacing it. I found a lawn mower question site as well:

http://small-engine.justanswer.com.justanswer.com/Lawnmower?r=gacar&JCRN=Lawnmower%20Mechanics&JCLT=Lawnmowers&gclid=CK_w05TmxZQCFQE0xgodMjToFw

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Snapper lawn mower?

argus

I would like to buy a blade cutter from ebay
I know the size is 21" but i have seen so many diferent blade types, i am not sure
what to look for.
can you help?
thank you.

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Besides the length you have to know how it mounts. There are a few different styles. Sears uses a star, but most use a single hole in the center. Some also use a bolt in the center with two other bolts on either side. Check out your blade and find one that matches.

Craftsman RE2000 Riding Lawn Mower?

natsumi_pr

If anyone has an idea how to obtain the repair manual for this model I would sure appreciate the help.

I have checked every link I could find by using the search engines with no luck.

Thank you.
Thanks anyways, but my sister found it free online, lol. Take care!

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You will need to get the model number off the mower. It will be 917. something. With that number go to sears parts direct and enter the number. If they have a manual available you will be able to order it from them. The number should be on a tag like under the seat.

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I need help finding some direction on putting a belt on a riding lawn mower, have called every where, old one?

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ulookin220

i have a riding lawn mower that need a drive belt put on it and i can not find any direction on how to put it on, it is a old sears and they don't have the book anymore and i have been on the net and nothing, the mower still runs and cuts great just needs belt and i want to keep it. just need to find directions so i can do it my self.

Answer
Well, you should post the model number of the mower and perhaps someone can find the manual.

How do I find the model number off my craftsman riding lawn mower?

Fred Head

It's a 20 hp with a Kohler Magnum engine.

Also is there a serial number on the lawn mower? I am trying to find a solenoid for it.

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If you have the owners manual for it, the model # should be mentioned there. Otherwise you will have to go over the mower with a fine tooth comb for data plate. Look in obscure places like inside any cowling, under the seat etc.
You might call Sears and ask someone in the garden department if they have any idea where the data plate might be.
You might take a photo to Sears parts department and ask if they recognize it.
If the solenoid is part of the engine you may find a data plate on the engine itself.
You might Google Kohler Magnum engines.

Or you can go to this site: http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecatalog/serieslanding.htm?series=Magnum
They show two engines, one vertical and one horizontal shaft. The right column has a link to service.

Good luck

GIMP

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Want to buy lawn mower for basic yard, advice on what kind appreciated?

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Rev. Dr. G

Have time on my hands, and see no reason to pay the overly high price people charge for yard work.

I have a straight lawn, no golf green type look, main grasss in front and only a little in the back. Don't want expense of riding lawn mower. Want to get one easy to work. For some strange reason when young my father did not want my brother and I to mow the yard, he didn't either?????????????????

So am starting from scratch, but this is not rocket science. A friend warned me about not getting one that you have change each wheel for lever. Basics on buying and doing appreciated, such as dumping grass, maintaining, basically what need to do.

In addition, where to buy and about how much to pay is also a question.

Any thoughts much appreicated.

Answer
Go to Sears. The people that work there are very helpful and can tell you what type of mower you should get according to how big of a yard you have and if you just want a mower or a mulcher/mower combo.

I need help finding some direction on putting a belt on a riding lawn mower, have called every where, old one?

ulookin220

i have a riding lawn mower that need a drive belt put on it and i can not find any direction on how to put it on, it is a old sears and they don't have the book anymore and i have been on the net and nothing, the mower still runs and cuts great just needs belt and i want to keep it. just need to find directions so i can do it my self.

Answer
Well, you should post the model number of the mower and perhaps someone can find the manual.

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John Deere lawn mower uses KAWASAKI PARTS - OIL FILTER 49065-7010 can i use a different filter instead?

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KEVIN

My LT180 John Deere riding lawn mower has a Kawasaki engine in it and currently has a Kawasaki oil filter 49065-7010. I can't find this at any store (ie. Home Depot, Lowes, Sears). Is there a retailer I can find it at? Has this filter been replaced with a different model? Can I use a different filter? Thanks!

Answer
The WIX brand filter number is 51394.
I service lots of equipment and trucks. wix is the "preferred aftermarket " brand for me. they have a great web site, you Just put in the filter number you have an it will give you the wix number. Wix is sold at almost all parts stores, auto supply houses,ect. They usually stock more wix than any other brand. Wix will also have the air and fuel filters ect. super easy if you have almost any brand or OEM filter number. I use wixfilters dot com a lot.

How do I ready my riding lawn mower for winter storage?

happydawg

I bought a Sears Craftsman riding mower this past summer. I have been working a lot in the last 2 weeks, so I havent really had time to do whatever I am supposed to do to make it run next spring after sitting in the cold garage all winter. What should I do to my lawn mower to store it for the winter months and make it start again in the spring?

Answer
Remove battery store in warm place above freezing charge it once every 8 weeks, put in a gas treatment for storage like sta-bil don't drain gas that may dry gaskets and corrode carborator parts and/or rust tank make sure to run 15 min to get treated fuel into carborator bowl. scrape dryed grass from under mower deck and spray with oil WD-40

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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.

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

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

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

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

What company makes the best lawn mowers engines?

Timpala

I am looking for a new lawn mower and would like to narrow my choices down by the the company that puts the best and most reliable engines on their mowers. With that said, any suggestions for a rear self propelled walk behind mower would be great.

Answer
We've had several over the years and hubby likes his Husqvarna with the Honda engine the best of any he's had. We've tried them all and none of them lasted more than a few years. This one is standing the test of time; I bet we're going on a good 6 years now.

The Honda engines are quieter and have more power than most. We've had Sears, Yard Man, MTD and several others and this is the only one he's consistently been happy with.

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Want to buy lawn mower for basic yard, advice on what kind appreciated?

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Rev. Dr. G

Have time on my hands, and see no reason to pay the overly high price people charge for yard work.

I have a straight lawn, no golf green type look, main grasss in front and only a little in the back. Don't want expense of riding lawn mower. Want to get one easy to work. For some strange reason when young my father did not want my brother and I to mow the yard, he didn't either?????????????????

So am starting from scratch, but this is not rocket science. A friend warned me about not getting one that you have change each wheel for lever. Basics on buying and doing appreciated, such as dumping grass, maintaining, basically what need to do.

In addition, where to buy and about how much to pay is also a question.

Any thoughts much appreicated.

Answer
Go to Sears. The people that work there are very helpful and can tell you what type of mower you should get according to how big of a yard you have and if you just want a mower or a mulcher/mower combo.

I need help finding some direction on putting a belt on a riding lawn mower, have called every where, old one?

ulookin220

i have a riding lawn mower that need a drive belt put on it and i can not find any direction on how to put it on, it is a old sears and they don't have the book anymore and i have been on the net and nothing, the mower still runs and cuts great just needs belt and i want to keep it. just need to find directions so i can do it my self.

Answer
Well, you should post the model number of the mower and perhaps someone can find the manual.

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