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.

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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.

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

hushina200

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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.

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

hushina200

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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.

Is it better to drain the gas in a rider lawn mower, or put a gas stabilizer in?

Ellen

I am going to cover my lawn mower up, and store it outside. I am not sure which option is better for it. Thanks for your help with this!

Answer
I always just run the mower till the gas is gone. I used stabilizer once and guess what, next spring the mower and weed whacker wouldn't start. (been cutting grass for 35 years now) never leave gas in there over the winter as the gas can gum up the carb.if you run it you know there will be NO gas left in the carb where as if you drain it there may still be gas in the cab as the carb comes after the drain line.

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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.

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.

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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!

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.

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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 can I flush diesel fuel out of a gasoline lawn mower engine?

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bkcrum

Is it possible to flush out diesel fuel in a gasoline lawn mower engine without buying a new lawn mower?

Any recommendation would be appreciated.

Answer
Yes you can do it! You didn't say if it's a push or a rider, either way it's simple! If you have a push mower first remove the air filter, tip the mower over (with a bucket under to catch the diesel) getting as much out as possable. Some engine oil will run out that's why you removed the air filter to keep oil out of the element. Refill the tank with fresh gasoline. You may have to use a starting fluid (sparingly) to counteract the diesel in the carb, but it will start. run the tank dry and you should be over the crisis of diesel fuel. Oh don't forget to replace the clean air filter!

Can you use gas with much ethanol in a ride lawn mower?

Louis

I have a Cub Cadet Rider and it's about 2 years old. Also, can you use ethanol gas in a push lawn mower?

Answer
The engine should run fine on up to 15% ethanol (E85). However....all of our small engine vendors have told us that over time the flexible rubber and plastic seals throughout the engine will become brittle and hard from using ethanol. Eventually the engine will be damaged and need to be overhauled. Those small engines weren't designed with ethanol in mind unlike the larger engines found in cars and trucks.

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Can you jump start a rider lawn mower?

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Ellen

I didn't use my rider lawn mower since last summer. Now that I tried starting it, it's just making a clicking sound. i am assuming the battery is dead. What should I do? Can it be jumped like a car, or do I just get a new battery? Thanks so much for your help!

Answer
get the battery charged

Is it better to drain the gas in a rider lawn mower, or put a gas stabilizer in?

Ellen

I am going to cover my lawn mower up, and store it outside. I am not sure which option is better for it. Thanks for your help with this!

Answer
I always just run the mower till the gas is gone. I used stabilizer once and guess what, next spring the mower and weed whacker wouldn't start. (been cutting grass for 35 years now) never leave gas in there over the winter as the gas can gum up the carb.if you run it you know there will be NO gas left in the carb where as if you drain it there may still be gas in the cab as the carb comes after the drain line.

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Is it better to drain the gas in a rider lawn mower, or put a gas stabilizer in?

best lawn mower riders image

Ellen

I am going to cover my lawn mower up, and store it outside. I am not sure which option is better for it. Thanks for your help with this!

Answer
I always just run the mower till the gas is gone. I used stabilizer once and guess what, next spring the mower and weed whacker wouldn't start. (been cutting grass for 35 years now) never leave gas in there over the winter as the gas can gum up the carb.if you run it you know there will be NO gas left in the carb where as if you drain it there may still be gas in the cab as the carb comes after the drain line.

What brand and model of 2008 or 2009 riding lawn mower is the most dependable for mowing a large yard?

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!

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