Need a new lawn mower?

FK

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.

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Lawn Mower purchase?

Cyn

I need to buy a new lawn mower. I think I want electric powered because it is quieter and doesn't produce so much pollution as a gas mower.It was suggested that I buy one that is self propelled but I can't find seem to find any. What are your feelings about gas vs electric and push vs self propelled? I want to spend no more than $250 or so. Thank you.

Answer
Trade in your old gasoline-powered mower for a new manual model or an electric corded or rechargeable cordless lawn mower. You'll save time and money-and help the environment.

Manual mowers are excellent for small lawns. They are inexpensive, quiet, easy to maintain and healthy to use.

Electric mowers work well for small to medium lawns. Modern pollution controls required for utility plants make this option much cleaner than gasoline mowers.

Electric mowers are:

Inexpensive to operateâabout $5 per year for electricity.
Easy to maintainâno costly engine tune-ups or messy oil changes.
Cleanâno spilled oil or gasoline, no exhaust fumes, significantly reduced air pollution.
Quietâabout half the noise of gasoline mowers.
Easy to startâpush-button starting, no more yanking on a starter cord.

Related links
American Lawn Mower Co.
Belrobotics Bigmow
Black and Decker
Friendly Robotics Robomow
Kyodo America LawnBott
Neuton Mower
Sears
Sunlawn
Yard Machines
Walmart.com

how can a 13 year old male make money?

Andrew

I live in RI its summer, i dont have a lawn mower, nothing to sell, and no one wants baby siters
How can I make money fast?

Answer
As Seen On OPRAH & 20/20 - TURN $6 into $24600
Earn money using PAYPAL as seen on Oprah & 20/20
THE PAYPAL 5 DOLLAR MONEY-MAKING METHOD
AS SEEN ON OPRAH EARN HUGE $$$$$$$$
all you need is:
1) An email address
2) A PayPal account
3) $5.00
Ever since the internet became popular, the word "scam" has become a daily term. I have never once tried any money making "system" outside of this because of that very reason. However, after reading reports on the validity and reputation of this money making system (seen on Oprah, CNN, and other media forums) I decided to give this one a shot... Especially since the so called "risk" is only $5.00. I mean, for the chance, what a joke right? Anyway, only hours after implementing this exact system I about fell out of my chair as money ACTUALLY started rolling in. I couldn't believe it and for that reason, I wrote this intro and became a believer in this system.
WHAT IS IT?
The idea is that of a system that takes advantage of the power of
compounding. And in a big way, let me tell you.
This system is a legit and profitable one. Here is how it works...
Following this EXACT process is what creates the money, and that is why this system
has been raved about in the media. Altering the system creates weak results. The legality of this system comes from the idea that you are of course creating a mailing list, and a "service" is being provided (more on that later.) Now on to how your $5.00 creates BIG money...
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1:
The first thing to do is highlight and SAVE this entire post in word
or notepad on your computer so you can come back to it later.
After that, if you are not already a PayPal user you need to go to
the PayPal website at https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=6M64MY4Q2Z7L6
and SIGN UP. If you want to be able to receive credit card payments from other
people then you will need to sign up for a PREMIER or BUSINESS account (not a PERSONAL account, it's limited to, $500). This is highly recommended to allow others easy payment options. In order to place the initial $5 into your account, you will have to verify your bank account with PAYPAL (which may take a few days). PAYPAL is 100% secure and is used by millions of people worldwide. If you have difficulty trying to send payment to any of the listed email addresses then skip that address and move on to the next one. This could happen if an individual forgets to upgrade their account to Premier or Business and has reached the limit on their account.
STEP 2:
Here is where the action occurs. The first thing to do is to send a
$1.00 payment to each of the 5 email addresses on the current list
from your PayPal account. To do this quickly and successfully, follow
these simple steps:
1. Login to PayPal and click on the "Send Money" tab near the top of
the screen
2. In the "Recipient's Email" field enter the email address
3. In the "Amount" field enter "1" (This is your $1.00 payment)
4. In the "Category" field select "Service" (Keeping it legal)
5. In the "Subject" field type "EMAIL LIST", and in the "NOTE" field
enter "PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR EMAIL LIST". By doing this, you are
creating a service and maintaining the legality of the system by
"paying" for the service.
6. Finally, click on the "Continue" button to complete the payment.
Repeat these steps for each of the 6 email addresses. That's it! By
sending the $1.00 payment to each address, you are implementing the
compounding POWER of the system. You will reap what you sow!
Here is the current e-mail list:
*************************************************
The email list:

1) funny...@live.com
2) off...@vincentstergin.com
3) asiru...@sbcglobal.net
4) angus.ze...@gmail.com
5) ngapo12@gmail.com

************************************************
STEP 2:
Now take the #1 email off of the list that you see above (from your saved file), move the other addresses up (5 becomes 4, 4 becomes 3, etc.) and add YOUR email address (the one used for your PayPal account) as number 5 on the list. This is the only part of the document that should be changed. ** Make sure your email address is the one you have registered with PayPal **
STEP 3:
Post your amended article to at least 200 newsgroups or message boards. Keep in mind that there are tens of thousands of groups online! All you need is 200, but remember the more you post the more money you make - as well as everyone else on the list! I've began to see money roll in before I even hit 100 posts, but try to hit around 200 to allow maximum exposure.
Use Netscape, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or whatever your internet browser is to search for various news groups, on-line forums, message boards, bulletin boards, chat sites, discussions, discussion groups, on-line communities, etc. For example, log on to any search engine like yahoo.com or google.com and type in a subject like 'MILLIONAIRE MESSAGE BOARD', 'MONEY MAKING DISCUSSIO

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how can a 13 year old male make money?

Andrew

I live in RI its summer, i dont have a lawn mower, nothing to sell, and no one wants baby siters
How can I make money fast?

Answer
As Seen On OPRAH & 20/20 - TURN $6 into $24600
Earn money using PAYPAL as seen on Oprah & 20/20
THE PAYPAL 5 DOLLAR MONEY-MAKING METHOD
AS SEEN ON OPRAH EARN HUGE $$$$$$$$
all you need is:
1) An email address
2) A PayPal account
3) $5.00
Ever since the internet became popular, the word "scam" has become a daily term. I have never once tried any money making "system" outside of this because of that very reason. However, after reading reports on the validity and reputation of this money making system (seen on Oprah, CNN, and other media forums) I decided to give this one a shot... Especially since the so called "risk" is only $5.00. I mean, for the chance, what a joke right? Anyway, only hours after implementing this exact system I about fell out of my chair as money ACTUALLY started rolling in. I couldn't believe it and for that reason, I wrote this intro and became a believer in this system.
WHAT IS IT?
The idea is that of a system that takes advantage of the power of
compounding. And in a big way, let me tell you.
This system is a legit and profitable one. Here is how it works...
Following this EXACT process is what creates the money, and that is why this system
has been raved about in the media. Altering the system creates weak results. The legality of this system comes from the idea that you are of course creating a mailing list, and a "service" is being provided (more on that later.) Now on to how your $5.00 creates BIG money...
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1:
The first thing to do is highlight and SAVE this entire post in word
or notepad on your computer so you can come back to it later.
After that, if you are not already a PayPal user you need to go to
the PayPal website at https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=6M64MY4Q2Z7L6
and SIGN UP. If you want to be able to receive credit card payments from other
people then you will need to sign up for a PREMIER or BUSINESS account (not a PERSONAL account, it's limited to, $500). This is highly recommended to allow others easy payment options. In order to place the initial $5 into your account, you will have to verify your bank account with PAYPAL (which may take a few days). PAYPAL is 100% secure and is used by millions of people worldwide. If you have difficulty trying to send payment to any of the listed email addresses then skip that address and move on to the next one. This could happen if an individual forgets to upgrade their account to Premier or Business and has reached the limit on their account.
STEP 2:
Here is where the action occurs. The first thing to do is to send a
$1.00 payment to each of the 5 email addresses on the current list
from your PayPal account. To do this quickly and successfully, follow
these simple steps:
1. Login to PayPal and click on the "Send Money" tab near the top of
the screen
2. In the "Recipient's Email" field enter the email address
3. In the "Amount" field enter "1" (This is your $1.00 payment)
4. In the "Category" field select "Service" (Keeping it legal)
5. In the "Subject" field type "EMAIL LIST", and in the "NOTE" field
enter "PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR EMAIL LIST". By doing this, you are
creating a service and maintaining the legality of the system by
"paying" for the service.
6. Finally, click on the "Continue" button to complete the payment.
Repeat these steps for each of the 6 email addresses. That's it! By
sending the $1.00 payment to each address, you are implementing the
compounding POWER of the system. You will reap what you sow!
Here is the current e-mail list:
*************************************************
The email list:

1) funny...@live.com
2) off...@vincentstergin.com
3) asiru...@sbcglobal.net
4) angus.ze...@gmail.com
5) ngapo12@gmail.com

************************************************
STEP 2:
Now take the #1 email off of the list that you see above (from your saved file), move the other addresses up (5 becomes 4, 4 becomes 3, etc.) and add YOUR email address (the one used for your PayPal account) as number 5 on the list. This is the only part of the document that should be changed. ** Make sure your email address is the one you have registered with PayPal **
STEP 3:
Post your amended article to at least 200 newsgroups or message boards. Keep in mind that there are tens of thousands of groups online! All you need is 200, but remember the more you post the more money you make - as well as everyone else on the list! I've began to see money roll in before I even hit 100 posts, but try to hit around 200 to allow maximum exposure.
Use Netscape, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or whatever your internet browser is to search for various news groups, on-line forums, message boards, bulletin boards, chat sites, discussions, discussion groups, on-line communities, etc. For example, log on to any search engine like yahoo.com or google.com and type in a subject like 'MILLIONAIRE MESSAGE BOARD', 'MONEY MAKING DISCUSSIO

Need a new lawn mower?

FK

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.

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What's a cheap way to store a riding lawn mower?

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Graciela,

My aunt offered me a good deal on her old riding lawn mower and I really want to buy it. Unfortunately, I have no place for it. My garage is too small, and our cars barely fit already. I have no shed and can't afford to build one. Are there any other options?

Answer
Sheds really aren't that expensive. you can pick up a cheap DIY plastic shed for very little money.

if that still isn't an option, go with a tarp. just park the thing next to your house and lay the tarp over it. if it's windy, make sure to stake it down.

Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?

scotty_doe

I am a lawncare newbie (I've lived in an apartment the majority of my life). Now that spring is here, I need to get my lawn mower ready. How do I change the oil?? Sharpen the blades? What to use for an oil catch pan? I feel stupid for asking these questions, but I was never taught this growing up. Any help/suggestions are appreciated.

Answer
Quick and dirty for lawn mower tune ups:

1. Pull the spark plug. If it's fouled, replace it. Better yet, replace it anyway, as they only cost a few bucks.

2. Unscrew the air filter cover (or unsnap it, if it snaps into place) and check to see how dirty it is. If it has a foam element over it, clean the element with water, dry it, then squeeze some motor oil onto it and wring it out (it should seem mostly oil free, but still tacky). If the air filter itself is dirty, replace it. IMPORTANT: If the air filter looks even slightly dirty, replace it. The particles caught by the main filter are too small to see by the naked eye, so if you see particles, it is over-dirty.

3. Drain and replace oil:
- The drain plug will be square, so you can't miss it. It is normally located on the lower side of the engine (riders) or the underside (push). Simply unscrew with a sizable pan under it. Riders have 2-4 quarts of oil, Pushes have just over 1 quart normally.
- Once the oil is drained, replace the plug and fill it with the recommended oil (riders normally take 10W30, pushes normally take SAE30). Every brand has different specs, so look in your manual! Do not listen to people who say "every mower takes ..."
- Do not over fill the oil! The oil dipstick will tell you if it should be crewed in or not while checking oil level. On screw-in types, if you do not screw it in while checking the level, you will drastically overfill the crankcase and cause the engine to seize up in short order. (made a LOT of money from that one)

4: Sharpening the blades: Don't do this yourself! If not properly balanced after sharpening, you will destroy your spindle bearing (riders) or destroy your engine crankshaft (pushes). Not to mention sharpening a blade is not as easy as it looks. The angle must be right and mulching blades require steady hands to avoid damaging the blade beyond repair.

5: General lube/cleaning:
- Spray your mower down with degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes. Spray off with a jet water nozzle.
- Drip oil anywhere a hinge or cable opening resides.
- Grease anywhere a grease nipple resides (you need a grease gun for this). Many riders have them, almost no pushes have them. If you do grease, grease until grease comes out of an opening. Greasing a few shots does not cut it.

6: Check belts for damage. Replace if any damage is seen, especially dry rot! Belts take a lot of torture, but a damaged belt will fail in short order and sometimes a bit of damage to the mower or you upon failure.

7: Check tire pressure. Fill tires to nominal PSI stated on the side of the tire. e.g.: Different tire pressures in the rear end of a rider can (and will) kill your tranny. Sometimes the little things make a big difference.

8: Prior to storage, always put fuel stabilizer in the your mower and run it for a few minutes. Many people will say "run it out of gas to prevent fuel clogs", they are ignorant! No fuel = no lubrication of the rubber gaskets in the carb, which = dry, cracked gaskets in the spring and a complete carb rebuild in your future. PS: Carb rebuild kits cost very little, but let your mechanic do the job if you are not knowledgable in the area, as a properly tuned mower will add years, if not decades to its lifespan.

Doing your own mechanic's projects are fun and instantly rewarding when done properly. Why let your mechanic get all of the gratification? Do it yourself and save a few bucks at the same time, when appropriate.

Have fun!

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How much money do you have to pay to refill the gas on a lawn mower at the gas station?

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Elie F

I need help with my lawn mower
it is used up and that means it ran out of gas.

how much money will I have to pay to refill it at the gas station?

Answer
first of all, don't take the mower to the gas station. Buy a 1 gallon gas can, fill it at the station then you will have gas at home for the next time.

How can I transport my lawn mower around my neighborhood?

Brandon

This summer I am going to try to mow lawns to make some money, but I have no way of getting the lawn mower from place to place. I don't have a truck or a trailer. Any ideas?
It is a push lawn mower if that makes a difference.

Answer
try buying a red wagon so you can pull it making it easier for you to transport the mower plus you will have space so you can put either a gas tank or extension cord plus a cooler for refreshments and pother things you might need

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What's a cheap way to store a riding lawn mower?

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Graciela,

My aunt offered me a good deal on her old riding lawn mower and I really want to buy it. Unfortunately, I have no place for it. My garage is too small, and our cars barely fit already. I have no shed and can't afford to build one. Are there any other options?

Answer
Sheds really aren't that expensive. you can pick up a cheap DIY plastic shed for very little money.

if that still isn't an option, go with a tarp. just park the thing next to your house and lay the tarp over it. if it's windy, make sure to stake it down.

How can i make my lawn mower faster with out having to buy anything?

Tarheel Po

i have a lot of stuff laying around my yard but i want to make my lawn mower go faster without spending a lot of money

Answer
Easiest part make sure air filter is clean, then I have searched Yahoo here's the most important part"http://www.weekendgardener.net/lawn-mowers/sharpen-lawnmower-blade-70607.htm" More than that will take carburator adjustment or cleaning. The first two should help with the speed of your mowing.

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