In market for riding lawn mower. Suggestions please?

Trav9536

I've done some research, and I'm thinking I like Cub Cadet or John Deere. I don't want to spend any more than $2000 for the tractor and bagging attachment. Will the cheapest models hold up on a 1/4 acre lawn? Do you have experience with your Deere or Cub Cadet? I can perform maintenance and repairs, but I want something that will last a while without much trouble. Does anyone have a cheaper brand (Yard Machines etc) they are happy with?

Answer
They're both good mowers as are several others. I've had a couple of Craftsman that I'd swear by. They've got a good one on sale right now for about $1700 w/bagger.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Lawn+%26+Garden_Riding+Mowers+%26+Tractors_Lawn+Tractors+%28less+than+2+acres%29#viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOption=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&&filter=Accepts+Bagger|Included&lastFilter=Accepts+Bagger

Cub Cadet has a good deal on this one. w/ a bagger it'll be about $2K
http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_14101_534208_16203_-1_600000_33810
I'm thinking that'll be my next mower or one like it.

John Deere is always good but overpriced in my opinion.

All of these mowers are rated for up to 2 1/2 acres. Your 1/4 acre lot should be a piece of cake. Just remember, sharp blades and dry grass.

Whatever your choice, check out warranty, service availability, cost of maintenance (blades, belts, battery etc.) some mowers can be very expensive to maintain. Is there a dealer local?

My first Craftsman lasted 10 years and was still running pretty good in fact when I got a new one. It's 10y/o now (another Craftsman) and I'm looking. I have about 2 acres to mow. Just keep the air filters clean and oil fresh.
I also have a C/man self propelled walk behind that I mow the front with (lotta stuff to mow around, flower beds, etc). It's 5 years old and still runs like new practically.

Availablity Of Manual Lawn Mowers?

David Clar

Are these still available?

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If you know the manufacturer/model number of your mower, you can go to the manufacturer's website. If the mower is over 15-20 years old though it probably won't be available. I bought a 2005 troy bilt mower in a private sale and had to go download the manual so I could replace the belts

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how to put a lawn mower motor on a go kart?

chumpcorn2

i have a old lawn mover it has a 319 cc motor and i have a go kart frame it will fit put how do i put it to gether

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Your typical lawn mower engine won't work because of the vertical crank shaft. You would need a way to transfer the engine output from vertical rotation to horizontal rotation.

If you try and run a vertical shaft motor on its side, it won't get the proper lubrication and will quickly fail. See the first link below to understand why a vertical shaft motor won't work for your application.

You need a horizontal shaft motor like the ones used in a roto tiller or a snow blower. These will also have more horse power than a lawn mower motor.

The second link below has lots of different new small engines. If you have a Harbor Freight store near by, you will find horizontal shaft engines there cheaper.

If a new engine is out of your budget, watch the classified section of your local news paper. Watch for a used roto tiller or a snow blower. You may also want to checkout the local yard sales for these items. For a go kart, look for something with at least 8 horse power.

You also need some sort of clutch mechanism. These typically use a centrifical clutch.

The third link you will find clutches. Without a clutch, there is no way to disengage the power to the wheels. There would be no way to start or stop and keep the engine running. The torque converter setup is the best way to go, but may be out of your budget. A centrifical clutch will cost you about $30. A torque converter setup will cost you about $225.

The third link also has lots of accessories you might need like motor mounts, chains, brakes, tires, steering, etc.

Electric Earthwise Corded Lawn Mower manual?

Rey franci

Do you happen to know where I can get the manual of this from?

Answer
Contact the manufacturer. Earthwise mowers are manufactured by

Website: https://www.reelin.com/
American Lawn Mower Co.
P. O. Box 369
Shelbyville, IN
46176
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-633-1501
Email: Sales@reelin.com

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want to buy an inexpensive used lawn mower?

lysa

a used inexpensive walk behind mower in great working condition

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Try the local swap papers, and local advertisements in your newspaper for purchasing used lawn mowers (and used lawn mowers for sale).

Im getting a lawn mower and i dont know if their will be any left for sale?

Daniel Woo

Im going to my local sears store. their website says that their are only 3 more of the kind of mower i want left. I cant get it for a couple weeks. Will they be sold out? Will the store get more of them? HELP!!!!!

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My first suggestion is to forget Sears. If you can pay cash, Craigslist has many good used mowers all the time. If you want a cheap mower same quality as Sears, Lowe's and Home Depot carry similar and they will match any price.

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In market for riding lawn mower. Suggestions please?

Trav9536

I've done some research, and I'm thinking I like Cub Cadet or John Deere. I don't want to spend any more than $2000 for the tractor and bagging attachment. Will the cheapest models hold up on a 1/4 acre lawn? Do you have experience with your Deere or Cub Cadet? I can perform maintenance and repairs, but I want something that will last a while without much trouble. Does anyone have a cheaper brand (Yard Machines etc) they are happy with?

Answer
They're both good mowers as are several others. I've had a couple of Craftsman that I'd swear by. They've got a good one on sale right now for about $1700 w/bagger.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Lawn+%26+Garden_Riding+Mowers+%26+Tractors_Lawn+Tractors+%28less+than+2+acres%29#viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOption=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&&filter=Accepts+Bagger|Included&lastFilter=Accepts+Bagger

Cub Cadet has a good deal on this one. w/ a bagger it'll be about $2K
http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_14101_534208_16203_-1_600000_33810
I'm thinking that'll be my next mower or one like it.

John Deere is always good but overpriced in my opinion.

All of these mowers are rated for up to 2 1/2 acres. Your 1/4 acre lot should be a piece of cake. Just remember, sharp blades and dry grass.

Whatever your choice, check out warranty, service availability, cost of maintenance (blades, belts, battery etc.) some mowers can be very expensive to maintain. Is there a dealer local?

My first Craftsman lasted 10 years and was still running pretty good in fact when I got a new one. It's 10y/o now (another Craftsman) and I'm looking. I have about 2 acres to mow. Just keep the air filters clean and oil fresh.
I also have a C/man self propelled walk behind that I mow the front with (lotta stuff to mow around, flower beds, etc). It's 5 years old and still runs like new practically.

Availablity Of Manual Lawn Mowers?

David Clar

Are these still available?

Answer
If you know the manufacturer/model number of your mower, you can go to the manufacturer's website. If the mower is over 15-20 years old though it probably won't be available. I bought a 2005 troy bilt mower in a private sale and had to go download the manual so I could replace the belts

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Why are most lawn mowers red?

Cae

This is a question my husband asked me and I told him I would give this one to all you Y/A folks. I would appreciate your thoughts.

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I really wanted to make a funny comment, but I will choose to be serious here, beings you sound as if you really want to know the right answer... The reason most mowers are red is that from a companies sales standpoint, a red mower attracts the consumers eye, just as if a person shopping for a fast car will most of the time purchase the red one (red vehicles are ticketed more for speeding than any other color). By having red mowers on the display racks at retail outlets, the buyer will notice a red mower before any other color. You've heard the saying... "Hot Red"!! However, most mower companies have their own signature color that they use and alot of them just happen to be red and for good reason. With that said, I will stay with my John Deere "green".. Hope this answers your question...

...Billy Ray

In market for riding lawn mower. Suggestions please?

Trav9536

I've done some research, and I'm thinking I like Cub Cadet or John Deere. I don't want to spend any more than $2000 for the tractor and bagging attachment. Will the cheapest models hold up on a 1/4 acre lawn? Do you have experience with your Deere or Cub Cadet? I can perform maintenance and repairs, but I want something that will last a while without much trouble. Does anyone have a cheaper brand (Yard Machines etc) they are happy with?

Answer
They're both good mowers as are several others. I've had a couple of Craftsman that I'd swear by. They've got a good one on sale right now for about $1700 w/bagger.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Lawn+%26+Garden_Riding+Mowers+%26+Tractors_Lawn+Tractors+%28less+than+2+acres%29#viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOption=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&&filter=Accepts+Bagger|Included&lastFilter=Accepts+Bagger

Cub Cadet has a good deal on this one. w/ a bagger it'll be about $2K
http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_14101_534208_16203_-1_600000_33810
I'm thinking that'll be my next mower or one like it.

John Deere is always good but overpriced in my opinion.

All of these mowers are rated for up to 2 1/2 acres. Your 1/4 acre lot should be a piece of cake. Just remember, sharp blades and dry grass.

Whatever your choice, check out warranty, service availability, cost of maintenance (blades, belts, battery etc.) some mowers can be very expensive to maintain. Is there a dealer local?

My first Craftsman lasted 10 years and was still running pretty good in fact when I got a new one. It's 10y/o now (another Craftsman) and I'm looking. I have about 2 acres to mow. Just keep the air filters clean and oil fresh.
I also have a C/man self propelled walk behind that I mow the front with (lotta stuff to mow around, flower beds, etc). It's 5 years old and still runs like new practically.

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Anyone know when Lowes usually puts their Riding Lawn Mowers on sale?

Ashley S

Anyone know about what month Lowes puts riding lawn mowers on sale?

Answer
I would guess spring. It would only make sense

What weight of motor oil do I need for my lawn mower?

Sapphire O

Its time to change the oil in my lawn mower tractor. The place I bought if from no longer has the manufacture recommended oil on sale, and the last remaining bottle I have does not list the weight of the oil. The engine is a 25hp Kohler, 2 cylinder. Outdoor operating temperatures will be approximately 50 degrees(f) to 95 degrees (f).

Answer
Since you use it in warm weather 10w-30 will work fine. Most manufacturers recommend it.

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What should I use to charge a 12v - 17Ah (BB 17-12) battery used in lawn mower?

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institutoj

I bought an electric cordless lawn mower in a garage sale, but it didnt have the charger for its battery, I opened the lawn mower and I saw the battery is a BB 17-12 (model BP 17-12) and it says 12V 17Ah / C20 / 1.75 VPC 25* rechargable valve regulated lead acid . So I do not know what to use if an AC adapter or a charger and what kind please, help!! thanks and regards

Answer
12v dc current litmited trickle charger is whats needed here my friend, if you stick the battery on a car charer it will charge it and it will work but the charge rate will be too fast and will damage to battery eventually. look up a battery specialist manufacturer like 'Yuasa' , motorbikes also use that type of battery

How much should I sell my lawn mower for?

David s

I have a whiteLt542G riding lawn mower its 3 years old and in great shape. When it was new it was $1,300 what would a fair re sale price be. Heres a link to the mowers like the one I have any help would be apreciated. Since I know nothing on this
http://www.whiteoutdoor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10301_17502_84855_33779_-1

Answer
According to the Grounds Maintenance Equipment Blue Book If you are selling it out right, about $650. Trade in value is between $400-$600.

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What should I use to charge a 12v - 17Ah (BB 17-12) battery used in lawn mower?

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institutoj

I bought an electric cordless lawn mower in a garage sale, but it didnt have the charger for its battery, I opened the lawn mower and I saw the battery is a BB 17-12 (model BP 17-12) and it says 12V 17Ah / C20 / 1.75 VPC 25* rechargable valve regulated lead acid . So I do not know what to use if an AC adapter or a charger and what kind please, help!! thanks and regards

Answer
12v dc current litmited trickle charger is whats needed here my friend, if you stick the battery on a car charer it will charge it and it will work but the charge rate will be too fast and will damage to battery eventually. look up a battery specialist manufacturer like 'Yuasa' , motorbikes also use that type of battery

How much should I sell my lawn mower for?

David s

I have a whiteLt542G riding lawn mower its 3 years old and in great shape. When it was new it was $1,300 what would a fair re sale price be. Heres a link to the mowers like the one I have any help would be apreciated. Since I know nothing on this
http://www.whiteoutdoor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10301_17502_84855_33779_-1

Answer
According to the Grounds Maintenance Equipment Blue Book If you are selling it out right, about $650. Trade in value is between $400-$600.

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Is it possible to turn a pull start lawn mower into a push start?

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M A

I would like to turn my pull start lawn mower into a push start. It is the type of lawn mower that you walk behind and must push and was wondering if it was possible to make it a push start and how i would go about doing that.

Answer
In a word: No.

Some pull start engines can be be equipped with a wind-up starter, though. Check with local mower repair or sales stores to see if yours can be modified.

I need a detailed picture of the throttle area in my honda lawn mower?

bubbles40d

I have a quadra cut system harmony II hrt-216 lawn mower. I need a specific detailed picture of the throttle area so I know how to fix it, I am unsure of how to assemble it. Can anyone tell me where I might find such a picture,. I dont have the owners manual cause it was purchased at a garage sale. THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP ME OUT.

Answer
Here's some detailed images of your mower:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Honda-Parts/Walk-behind-lawn-mower-Parts/Model-HRT216/1795/1500600?pathTaken=&prst=0&shdMod=HRT216


And here's your owners manual:

http://dl.owneriq.net/6/68668bf0-3d7b-48b1-8257-6b151afd7976.pdf

If you need help with working on your mower, you may ask any questions you have directly to Sears own service experts for free at the following Sears owned site:

www.managemylife.com.

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What weight of motor oil do I need for my lawn mower?

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Sapphire O

Its time to change the oil in my lawn mower tractor. The place I bought if from no longer has the manufacture recommended oil on sale, and the last remaining bottle I have does not list the weight of the oil. The engine is a 25hp Kohler, 2 cylinder. Outdoor operating temperatures will be approximately 50 degrees(f) to 95 degrees (f).

Answer
Since you use it in warm weather 10w-30 will work fine. Most manufacturers recommend it.

Why are PZEV cars illegal for sale in 42 states and are they illegal to drive as well?

@��

It doesn't make any sense that 42 states would ban the sale of Partial Zero Emission Vehicles and would fine you up to 27,500 dollars. One interesting fact is that running your lawn mower to mow the lawn once would be equivalent to driving a PZEV car for 2000miles.
But anyway, is it legal to DRIVE a PZEV car in a state where SALE is illegal?

Answer
It is government run a little crazy.

The issue is the EPA doesn't have a PZEV category. Only California does plus the relatively few states that have adopted the Ca emmissions standard. Since the other states and the EPA do not reconize this cleaner category, vehicles certified to it can not be sold. Yes, it is a little crazy.

> is it legal to DRIVE a PZEV car in a state where SALE is illegal< Yes.

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/air-quality/pzev-vehicles-and-why-you-probably-cant-get-one-in-your-state.htm

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What weight of motor oil do I need for my lawn mower?

best lawn mower sales image

Sapphire O

Its time to change the oil in my lawn mower tractor. The place I bought if from no longer has the manufacture recommended oil on sale, and the last remaining bottle I have does not list the weight of the oil. The engine is a 25hp Kohler, 2 cylinder. Outdoor operating temperatures will be approximately 50 degrees(f) to 95 degrees (f).

Answer
Since you use it in warm weather 10w-30 will work fine. Most manufacturers recommend it.

Why are PZEV cars illegal for sale in 42 states and are they illegal to drive as well?

@��

It doesn't make any sense that 42 states would ban the sale of Partial Zero Emission Vehicles and would fine you up to 27,500 dollars. One interesting fact is that running your lawn mower to mow the lawn once would be equivalent to driving a PZEV car for 2000miles.
But anyway, is it legal to DRIVE a PZEV car in a state where SALE is illegal?

Answer
It is government run a little crazy.

The issue is the EPA doesn't have a PZEV category. Only California does plus the relatively few states that have adopted the Ca emmissions standard. Since the other states and the EPA do not reconize this cleaner category, vehicles certified to it can not be sold. Yes, it is a little crazy.

> is it legal to DRIVE a PZEV car in a state where SALE is illegal< Yes.

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/air-quality/pzev-vehicles-and-why-you-probably-cant-get-one-in-your-state.htm

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