How to build a lawn mower go kart?

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D5IlENT1

The internet doesnt detail this quite accuratley so i came here. I just really need instructions starting from taking the lawn mower engine off to making the kart turn on. Any help is appreciated :) oh, and my budget is <$200 so yeah.. :P

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Sorry, but I'm gonna rain on your parade here......... A lawn mower engine is a "vertical shaft" engine and most go-karts use a "horizontal shaft" engine.......... You'd need to find a way to turn the power 90 degrees.........

Does anyone know a good type of Lawn Mower for a medium size Lawn?

Nick F

Hey everyone, I'm a total newbie for lawnmowers and need some help picking one out. I'm basically looking for a Gas powered lawn mower to cut the grass once a week. We live in a Townhouse so our lawn isn't too big. I heard Electric lawn mowers are not that great for cutting grass and take up a lot of electricity to recharge their batteries, hence looking for a Gas powered mower. Does anyone know the difference between a Self-Propelled, and a Hand Push Mower? My budget is roughly $200-300...any suggestions would be more than appreciative.

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Check with Sears, they have good medium priced mowers. The SP pulls itself forward, where the other one doesn't. I have both, as some of my lawn has small trees and bushes, but the SP is great for most of it. The size of the area to be mowed may also factor into your choice, as a small even lawn, will not take much effort, and a push mower is cheaper then a self propelled.

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How to build a lawn mower go kart?

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D5IlENT1

The internet doesnt detail this quite accuratley so i came here. I just really need instructions starting from taking the lawn mower engine off to making the kart turn on. Any help is appreciated :) oh, and my budget is <$200 so yeah.. :P

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Sorry, but I'm gonna rain on your parade here......... A lawn mower engine is a "vertical shaft" engine and most go-karts use a "horizontal shaft" engine.......... You'd need to find a way to turn the power 90 degrees.........

Is it illegal to have Lawn Mowers in the backyard and in the front yard?

Francis Ja

I'm asking this because my parents received something from the cops and not just me everyone in my neighborhood got on. They say this.Remove all items from yard to include old lawn mowers, trailers, go carts, misc, garbage, lawn equip, cans, containers, metal, plastic, wood, etc. I was shocked. We never had this for 7 years. But now I think they are taking it seriously for some reason. Please help!

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Obviously it is a violation of local zoning code.

There are two reasons such codes suddenly get enforced.

One is complaints from neighbors, because such hillbilly crap tends to drive down property values. This enforcement wave could very well be a result of some guy down the street who's had his house on the market for three years now and can't find a buyer. It also could be some councilman who when driving through your neighborhood thinks it looks like a ghetto.

The second reason is that municipal budgets have been slashed. So they're looking for new revenue streams to pay for necessities. Such low hanging fruit as code violations rarely have as rapid repercussions on elected officials as cutting services or not balancing the budget.


You've always had such rules, they just didn't enforce them

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Whats the best zero turn lawn mower for my budget?

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Bobby McSk

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

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

What is a good push lawn mower for tall grass?

Jason

I want to get a nice push lawn mower that is eligible to cut lawn grass. My lawn is really long I can't wait any longer to cut it, so I need to buy one today! I was looking to buy one of these at mabe Homedepot or Lowes.

Anything you can recommend would be great. I have budget of 300$ so please keep it around that.

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any good gas lawnmower is okay. just cut at highest level and re-cut till you reach the height you want..
slow and easy

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How to build a Go Kart from a lawn mower engine or chain saw?

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Ben

So i am trying to build a go cart but am not sure what to use for the engine. i have a lawn mower and a chain saw, and i might have some other machinery that have engines. any ideas? i have maybe 200 bucks to throw around for this project
ps. i dont know much about engines and all

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First things first. You cannot use a vertical drive shaft engine in a horizontal application unless you use a transmission. In your case, that would kill the budget. Basically, the lawn mower engine is out of the question.
Next, the chain saw engine will not have enough power to push a go kart. It would suffice on a scooter, however.
Here is what you will need to round up to make this work.
1) Find an old tiller with a fairly good size, horizontal shaft engine. Most of them come with this already so it wont be too hard. Five horsepower will be plenty to get you going.
2) Buy a clutch, sprocket and chain for your drive assembly. The clutch mounts to the engine drive shaft and works off of centripetal force. The sprocket mounts to one of your rear tires and the chain connects the clutch and sprocket together.
You now have the possibility of a running go kart for less than two hundred.

WHAT RIDING LAWN MOWER TO BUY?

BORIS

I am trying to decide what riding lawn mower to buy. The budget - around $1500. My main concern is reliability.
I am considering:
1. Ariens 42 in. 19 HP Kohler Hydrostatic 960460024.
2. Cub Cadet 42 in. 19 HP Kohler Courage Front-Engine Automatic Riding Mower
3. John Deere D110 42 in. 19.5 HP Front-Engine Hydrostatic Riding Mower
4. Husqvarna 20 HP Single Cylinder Hydrostatic 42-in Riding Lawn Mower

What would you recommend?

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nothing runs like a Deere

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How much can you sell a riding lawn mower with a bad engine for?

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Olunde

We have a Troy Built riding lawn mower that needs some engine work. We don't feel like messing around with the repairs, so we were just going to sell the body.

What would be a reasonable price to ask for?

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I like the other answer about subtracting 10% for each year and then the cost of the repairs - but I would argue that you may still have trouble selling it at that price.

When I put myself in the buyer's position, I can't help but think that there should also be an additional incentive for me to purchase a non-working item. Yes, theoritically, I would be made whole by deducting the cost to repair - but that is just an estimate. If I'm going to take the additional risk of buying a non-working item then there should be a little extra cushion in it. If for nothing else than to protect me in the event that the repairs go over budget.

How about
- Take 10% off for each year
- Take off the cost to repair
- Take off an additional 5 to 10% since it isn't currently working.

Whats better:Going to the Indians MLB playoff or buying a new lawn mower?

MLB

I start my own business and need a new lawn mower but i also want to go the the Indians MLB playoff games.
I have $500 budget.
Should i go to the playoff or invest in equipment for my own business?

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Hell...I've never been to ANY playoff game. You buy that lawn mower, I'll take the tickets.

Cleveland most likely won't make the playoffs though.

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What is a good push lawn mower for tall grass?

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Jason

I want to get a nice push lawn mower that is eligible to cut lawn grass. My lawn is really long I can't wait any longer to cut it, so I need to buy one today! I was looking to buy one of these at mabe Homedepot or Lowes.

Anything you can recommend would be great. I have budget of 300$ so please keep it around that.

Answer
any good gas lawnmower is okay. just cut at highest level and re-cut till you reach the height you want..
slow and easy

How much can you sell a riding lawn mower with a bad engine for?

Olunde

We have a Troy Built riding lawn mower that needs some engine work. We don't feel like messing around with the repairs, so we were just going to sell the body.

What would be a reasonable price to ask for?

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I like the other answer about subtracting 10% for each year and then the cost of the repairs - but I would argue that you may still have trouble selling it at that price.

When I put myself in the buyer's position, I can't help but think that there should also be an additional incentive for me to purchase a non-working item. Yes, theoritically, I would be made whole by deducting the cost to repair - but that is just an estimate. If I'm going to take the additional risk of buying a non-working item then there should be a little extra cushion in it. If for nothing else than to protect me in the event that the repairs go over budget.

How about
- Take 10% off for each year
- Take off the cost to repair
- Take off an additional 5 to 10% since it isn't currently working.

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