Lawn Mower question... - Page 3

**007** · 08-30-2007, 10:07 PM

Do these things ever friggin go on sale?

Every time I browse the stores for a new push mower they never seem to be on sale.

Well, now mine is shot. I would think coming up on the end of the season soon, the price of mowers would be down. Does not seem to be the case.

Is there a time of year when they DO go on sale?

**007** · 08-31-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

I could go on and on about the horror stories on those damn sears lawnmowers. Being the merciful guy that i am i will spare you the details and give you the facts. Just buy Toro. Best thing i ever did.

One day. Perhaps a day when we get intoxicated and share stories over the days gone by when we had those awful lawnmowers to use in out everyday like. I shudder to think about it. We could show each other physical scars on our bodies just like on the movie Jaws of the pain and ordeal of just owning those hideous creatures.

I also have a JD 42"rider Lawnmower that is equal my pride and joy.

You don't have to tell me. My last two mowers were from Sears.

Fairplay · 08-31-2007, 12:39 AM

About 5 years ago my nieghbor went and bought a brand new sears crapsmen mower. It had blue smoke burning awful. I told him it was burning to much oil. Regulate the oil going into. Couple weeks later it was doing the same thing. He said he took it to Sears and actual got a new mower, and it did the same thing. He returned it to Sears for the money when he had enough ridicule and abuse and bought a Toro.

Poor guy was never the same after that. I try not to mention the subject to him.

**pr_capone** · 08-31-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Doesn't matter now. It's dead. But no.

I have driven this thing into the ground anyway, the rear wheels are falling apart and replacement wheels cost more than I think they are worth. Would rather just update the whole thing and go for another 10+ years.

Does the trash man pick up lawn mowers?

Goodwill?

**007** · 08-31-2007, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairplay

About 5 years ago my nieghbor went and bought a brand new sears crapsmen mower. It had blue smoke burning awful. I told him it was burning to much oil. Regulate the oil going into. Couple weeks later it was doing the same thing. He said he took it to Sears and actual got a new mower, and it did the same thing. He returned it to Sears for the money when he had enough ridicule and abuse and bought a Toro.

Poor guy was never the same after that. I try not to mention the subject to him.

So whenever he pisses you off, you can just say CRAFTSMAN three times.

PastorMikH · 08-31-2007, 02:41 AM

I bought a Snapper push mower this spring. I was given a Snapper mower a few years back that was 25-30 years old and still going, though old age is beginning to have an affect on it. I decided this year to buy my first new mower. Since I have also had exceptional experiences with the Snapper riding mowers, I went with the Snapper push mower. Cost $400 but I think it was well worth the $$$.

They use a drive pully like the riders for the self-propel. Plus they are rear wheel drive. The self propel seems to be just about bullet-proof.

(I believe most of the older snappers had the Techumse engines which most people hate, my old one has a Wisconsin Robin. The newer ones have briggs or hondas - much better than the Techumses)

**007** · 08-31-2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I bought a Snapper push mower this spring. I was given a Snapper mower a few years back that was 25-30 years old and still going, though old age is beginning to have an affect on it. I decided this year to buy my first new mower. Since I have also had exceptional experiences with the Snapper riding mowers, I went with the Snapper push mower. Cost $400 but I think it was well worth the $$$.

They use a drive pully like the riders for the self-propel. Plus they are rear wheel drive. The self propel seems to be just about bullet-proof.

(I believe most of the older snappers had the Techumse engines which most people hate, my old one has a Wisconsin Robin. The newer ones have briggs or hondas - much better than the Techumses)

Briggs just needs to fix their carburetor design. My Tecumseh has completely outperformed the B&S completely.

HonestChieffan · 08-31-2007, 06:54 AM

hire it mowed.

thehead · 08-31-2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Sears has sales on them occasionally, but my Craftsman mower is a POS and I wouldn't recommend one.

Bought one last year 6.5 briggs I second the pos.

**Skip Towne** · 08-31-2007, 07:10 AM

I got a Weedeater brand mower from Wal-Mart for $127.

PastorMikH · 08-31-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Briggs just needs to fix their carburetor design. My Tecumseh has completely outperformed the B&S completely.

I've heard the newer techumseh's are a lot better, but they were pitiful for so long that it will be hard for them to change their reputation and climb back in - especially with all the Jap motors out there now.

**007** · 08-31-2007, 07:32 PM

Holy crap. bought the Toro 20071 today. Nice mower. cuts well. One BIG problem. I was walking around in a dust storm all night because the bag is not low dust like the craftsmans are. With my allergies I can't do that.

I have been searching the Toro website but am not finding an option for a low dust/dustblocker bag. Do you Toro users know where on the Toro site to find something like this. I have had no luck and fear that I will have to settle for getting another Briggs engine on a craftsman.

08-31-2007, 08:09 PM

Yeah, you can get that feature at Lowes, I think.

http://images.lowes.com/general/d/dustmask_00.jpg

Deberg_1990 · 08-31-2007, 08:15 PM

on a side note. How often should you get a typical lawnmower serviced (Tune Up) ??

SLAG · 08-31-2007, 08:21 PM

why wont my mower start..

Ive cleaned the breather... Put new Spark Plug (Verfied that we have spark).... made sure the fuel lines are clear..

I can get it to start for like 2 seconds by spraying starter fluid in the Carb.

MadMax · 08-31-2007, 08:34 PM

52" cut walk behind self propelled deck mower Skagg works like a charm.

08-30-2007, 10:07 PM
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08-31-2007, 12:39 AM	#32
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	About 5 years ago my nieghbor went and bought a brand new sears crapsmen mower. It had blue smoke burning awful. I told him it was burning to much oil. Regulate the oil going into. Couple weeks later it was doing the same thing. He said he took it to Sears and actual got a new mower, and it did the same thing. He returned it to Sears for the money when he had enough ridicule and abuse and bought a Toro. Poor guy was never the same after that. I try not to mention the subject to him.
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08-31-2007, 02:41 AM	#35
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9905087	I bought a Snapper push mower this spring. I was given a Snapper mower a few years back that was 25-30 years old and still going, though old age is beginning to have an affect on it. I decided this year to buy my first new mower. Since I have also had exceptional experiences with the Snapper riding mowers, I went with the Snapper push mower. Cost $400 but I think it was well worth the $$$. They use a drive pully like the riders for the self-propel. Plus they are rear wheel drive. The self propel seems to be just about bullet-proof. (I believe most of the older snappers had the Techumse engines which most people hate, my old one has a Wisconsin Robin. The newer ones have briggs or hondas - much better than the Techumses) __________________
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08-31-2007, 06:54 AM	#37
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08-31-2007, 07:10 AM	#39
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08-31-2007, 07:32 PM	#41
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12130126 VARSITY	Holy crap. bought the Toro 20071 today. Nice mower. cuts well. One BIG problem. I was walking around in a dust storm all night because the bag is not low dust like the craftsmans are. With my allergies I can't do that. I have been searching the Toro website but am not finding an option for a low dust/dustblocker bag. Do you Toro users know where on the Toro site to find something like this. I have had no luck and fear that I will have to settle for getting another Briggs engine on a craftsman. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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08-31-2007, 08:09 PM	#42
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Yeah, you can get that feature at Lowes, I think. http://images.lowes.com/general/d/dustmask_00.jpg
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08-31-2007, 08:15 PM	#43
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08-31-2007, 08:21 PM	#44
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08-31-2007, 08:34 PM	#45
MadMax Veteran Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, Mo. Casino cash: $10004900	52" cut walk behind self propelled deck mower Skagg works like a charm.
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