Trying to start a Lawn Mower business!?

Q. Hey everyone - I'm trying to start a business mowing lawns but I'm having some trouble. I don't really hv enough money to buy a 300$ lawn mower or a car that's big enough to hold it.

The most I could do is buy the black & decker trimmer and edger but I don't think that would help in mowing lawns.

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lol, well there is no getting around buying a lawn mower to start a lawn mower business... don't get any electric weed eaters or edgers, even if its cordless, just don't. you don't need an edger at all. buy a straight shaft weedeater and you can edge with that, youtube and practice how to do it. i don't really know what to tell you about the mower, but u at least need a $300 mower. i know a kid that makes some real money with a $400 honda mower and a shindaiwa weed eater.

black and decker electric lawn mower MM875 not starting?

nite a

Guys, the mower wont start anymore, it was working fine last week, but now its dead. The grass was very wet when I mowed last time, could it be some short circuit or something, but it worked until I finished mowing the last time I used it.Any tips on how to trouble shoot it? I open the cover to expose the motor, but not sure how to test the electric supply.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-MM875-Electric-Mulching/dp/B00005AKZI
Ok I tested the supply using voltage tester and its reading voltage at the terminal connected to the motor. (red/black point). Now what? Is it the motor gone bad?

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You will need a volt meter, or at the very least an LED voltage detector. It could be anything from the cord to the switch, from the switch to the motor connection, a burned out/ not seated brush, to a burned out armature. Link posted might better illustrate what your up against:
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-mm875-type-electric-lawnhogtrade-mulching-mower-with-rearbag-parts-c-4167_9514_9553.html

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pros and cons of an electric start lawn mower?

antiquegal

need to buy a new lawn mower, thinking of one with an electric start, good idea or not

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It all depends on you. I'll list a few things to help you decide

Cons:
1.) Its another thing that can go wrong.
2.) You need to have an electrical plug near where you store the mower. (At least on the Toro and Lawnboy units)
3.) Risk of the gears involved in the starting going bad.
4.) Over time the battery will fail, and it is expensive to be replaced.

Pros:
1). No string to pull!
2.) There is a recoil start as a back-up.
3.) No throwing out your back to start.
4.) Prime, turn the key and go!

The battery should last for at least 5 years or more. On the Toro and LawnBoy units, you plug it into the wall once a month, overnight. They do not charge themselves.

My personal recommendation would be the Toro 20074 Recycler w/ Personal Pace and Electric start. You can find your nearest Toro dealer by using the dealer locator on http://www.toro.com or they have this unit at Home Depot for $399. It has a 2 year Guaranteed to Start warranty with it.

lawn mowers?

THERESA LE

I cant decide which mower to purchase. I want to know rear wheel vs. front wheel, and how good are personal pace mowers. Im considering a toro.

Answer
Since you are considering a self propelled mower, I have found that stopping a rear wheel drive requires disengaging the drive wheels (may be as simple as releasing a lever, but still an active motion) while stopping a front wheel drive is as simple as lifting the front wheels off the ground (pushing down on the handle raises the wheels, the same action you use to turn the mower), the wheels still turn but don't pull the mower.
Unless you are interested in demonstrating your physical prowess, the self propelled mower makes the job a lot easier, especially in the tall weeds.
For features, consider a rear bagger unit which can bag the clippings, or bag left detached can mulch the clippings.
Also think about starting options -- look for an easy start (push a primer bulb 5 times and pull the starter cord) or an electric start (battery or 110v) which takes the muscle out of it.
Or if you have a small plot, consider the new cordless electrics which are lighter, no starting, and "green".
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Bin There, It is helpful to read the question and who is posing it. I could be wrong, but I somehow don't believe that THERESA LE V will be begging her wife for a new one. . .

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pros and cons of an electric start lawn mower?

antiquegal

need to buy a new lawn mower, thinking of one with an electric start, good idea or not

Answer
It all depends on you. I'll list a few things to help you decide

Cons:
1.) Its another thing that can go wrong.
2.) You need to have an electrical plug near where you store the mower. (At least on the Toro and Lawnboy units)
3.) Risk of the gears involved in the starting going bad.
4.) Over time the battery will fail, and it is expensive to be replaced.

Pros:
1). No string to pull!
2.) There is a recoil start as a back-up.
3.) No throwing out your back to start.
4.) Prime, turn the key and go!

The battery should last for at least 5 years or more. On the Toro and LawnBoy units, you plug it into the wall once a month, overnight. They do not charge themselves.

My personal recommendation would be the Toro 20074 Recycler w/ Personal Pace and Electric start. You can find your nearest Toro dealer by using the dealer locator on http://www.toro.com or they have this unit at Home Depot for $399. It has a 2 year Guaranteed to Start warranty with it.

lawn mowers?

THERESA LE

I cant decide which mower to purchase. I want to know rear wheel vs. front wheel, and how good are personal pace mowers. Im considering a toro.

Answer
Since you are considering a self propelled mower, I have found that stopping a rear wheel drive requires disengaging the drive wheels (may be as simple as releasing a lever, but still an active motion) while stopping a front wheel drive is as simple as lifting the front wheels off the ground (pushing down on the handle raises the wheels, the same action you use to turn the mower), the wheels still turn but don't pull the mower.
Unless you are interested in demonstrating your physical prowess, the self propelled mower makes the job a lot easier, especially in the tall weeds.
For features, consider a rear bagger unit which can bag the clippings, or bag left detached can mulch the clippings.
Also think about starting options -- look for an easy start (push a primer bulb 5 times and pull the starter cord) or an electric start (battery or 110v) which takes the muscle out of it.
Or if you have a small plot, consider the new cordless electrics which are lighter, no starting, and "green".
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Bin There, It is helpful to read the question and who is posing it. I could be wrong, but I somehow don't believe that THERESA LE V will be begging her wife for a new one. . .

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What is the difference between propelled, electric and gas Lawn mower?

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lilfinevin

I am looking to purchase a lawn mower with a collector and have no clue what the differenc is in each of the 3 types that seem to be out there.

Answer
Self-Propelled means that there's a mechanism that helps the mower go forward when you push on the handle. It reduces the work you have to do in pushing that SOB all over your lawn...which is nice, but doesn't make it completely without effort, either.

Electric mowers can come in two flavors: Corded, and battery-operated. Legend says that the battery operated ones have come a long way. We had one 10 years ago, and you had to REALLY keep up on your lawn, or the battery-op mower just couldn't hack through the grass, especially in the early summer when it rains a lot and the grass goes insane. Corded ones have plenty of zip and power, you just have to make sure you don't run over the extension cord. We never had a collection bag on ours, so I don't know about that part of it. You also never have trouble starting one up, and you don't have to tinker with stupid stuff like spark plugs or small engine repair. Or gasoline, for that matter. They also tend to be lighter, weight-wise.

Gas lawn mowers are what most people have...these are small engines that run on gas, so you'll have to keep that around. Most of them have collection bags which will need to be emptied two or three times per mowing, even in a small yard like ours. They still require maintenance; my hubby isn't very handy (ok, he's a handyman's idiot), and I know nothing about small engines, so I have to take my mower to someone competent to have the blade sharpened and engine tuned and the whole thing lubed and such.

Ask your neighbors if they know anyone who does lawn mower maintenance and then ask the mower guy if he has mower recommendations. We took ours in and he said, "A Snapper? I never see those things in here!" We took that as a good sign. Hubby was dumb enough to mow wet grass and then not clean out the underside, so it solidified into a concrete mass and the blade wouldn't turn. Don't do that.

Consumer Reports seems to like the following mowers:

Gas-powered push models:
Lawn-Boy 10640
Cub Cadet 11A-18MC

Corded electric push models:
Black & Decker MM875

Cordless electric push models:
Black & Decker CMM1200

Self-Propelled Models:
Toro Recycler 20333
Toro Recycler 20332
Toro Recycler 20330
Craftsman 37435
Lawn-Boy 10641
Craftsman 37624

Good luck!!

I can't get the flywheeloff my Craftsman lawn tractor. Does anyoine know how to do this?

suzie B

Craftsman 21hp electric start 42" mower, 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor model number 917.271832 LT1000. I can't stop the flywheel spinning so can't get the bolt off to remove it. A screwdriver doesn't stop it moving.

Answer
Try using a pipe wrench on the bottom end (output shaft)of the motor.... or at least engage all of the drives..... such as mower blades, transmission etc..... and make sure the retainer bolt is not left handed threads.... sometimes it takes two people to get it off.... have fun.......

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Ride on lawn mower electric start won't work?

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Jimmy

The battery is charged and everything is in place. But it was in the rain with no hood. The motor is not fully seized it does churn for about a second or two but then stops. Which leads me to think there is possibly a problem with the spark plug. Any advice from some mechanics out there? Please help. Thanks. Thank you? Thanks!

Answer
Check to see if the battery is "fully" charged. If there is a "pull" start, try that. How "old" is the battery??

how do i convert a pull start to electric start?

me

its an 8 hp chipper/shredder, how can i add electric start? what do i need?

Answer
a starter. try one that is used in atvs, lawn mowers, jet skis, etc.

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