if I plan to use a non-power push mower, does that mean no St. Aug?
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Comments (24)I purchased a JS40 from Lowes, and gave it a workout last weekend. Being that I mulch 90% of the time, I installed a Snapper Ninja mulching blade after reading that the standard JD blade bagged well but didn't mulch well. The blade tore through my lawn, whereas my Snapper 5hp HiVac would have stalled repeatedly. The swivel-wheel took a bit to get accustomed to, and performed well on the flats. When I tackled the hill, locking the left wheel aided in keeping the mower straight. Prolonged mowing of a hill can become tiresome as the mower tends to wander on hills with only one wheel locked in the straight position. I switched out to the bagging option, and gave my yard a finish cut. The mower performed well with the Ninja blade and the rear bagging accessory. Good suction of grass clippings and dried mulch from previous cuts. Two items stand out in my mind that are inconveniences - adjusting the wheel height was a PITA, I'm sure with time, the spring steel will permit easier adjustments. And the spring loaded hinged cover over the discharge chute is a PITA when reattaching the bag. I'm sure the cover can be removed to resemble a Snapper. All in all, the JS40 performed to my expectations for a $450 mower. As for Lowes warranty, I've never needed to use them for warranty service, however I did opt for the 4 year extended warranty through John Deere. Time will tell.......See MoreHonda powered lawn mower won't start
Comments (10)I just want to point out a few things I feel are worth noting. First to the OP. Please learn proper lawn equipment maintenance. Leaving today's gas in a mower over the off season is silly, even if your using a stabilizer. The ethanol in most fuel will pretty much turn to water (in lay terms) and render your practically new mower useless. Just Google ethanol gas in lawn equipment and read up. Then Google "lawn equipment maintenance" and do the same. Its for your/your wallets own good. Second to saxman, Honda mowers dont suffer from sticky valves that often. Especially after this short of a time. I fixed a guy who acquired his father in laws HRX that sat for 1.5y with fuel in it and even though his carb had pretty much straight water in it and was rusted on the inside (blew my mind) the valve was not compromised in any way.Personally I have never even ran across this issue. Not that it doesnt happen but I just feel its pretty uncommon....See MoreWhat lawn mower to purchase? Or do I stick with what I have?
Comments (35)Commercial mowers? Seriously? In my opinion, no homeowner should ever consider going commercial. There really is little to no point in doing so. I use an HRC-216 from Honda when I help my father-in-law with his landscape business, and while it is a great machine, it is way more than I would ever need for ~52 times a year. Also, when something does go wrong, they are very expensive to fix. My advice for the OP is to sharpen the blade on the reel he has now and get it working well. Maybe add a weedeater, probably electric, so you don't have to store gas. If the reel has a hard time with your type of grass then go with a cheap mulching mower, gas or electric. When you find yourself with a larger lawn, then consider a premium residential mower like a Super Recycler or Honda. What you want to look for at that point is a decent engine and non-rusting deck. Also, if you do not need self-propelled, don't get it. It adds to the cost and complexity of the mower and is one more thing that can break. Looking at your lawn, a large self-propelled commercial would almost be more of a hassle to use than something smaller and more nimble like the reel mower you have or a 19"ish electric. Also, the money you save could be put towards more landscaping. There are plenty of plants and such that are drought resistant. That would do far more to beautify your lawn than a mower....See MoreShould I Buy a Tru Cut Reel Mower?
Comments (8)Hi, I am a big time fan of reel mowing. I am a commercial lawn-care company owner and own a 25" Eastman "trimmer" reel, a 25" Tru-cut reel, and a 20" Trimmer of Fresno homeowner model. I have also owned a King O' Lawn reel which wasn't much to brag about, but still a decent mower. In my opinion, the Eastman is a much more comfortable mower to operate and they last just as long, if not longer than a Tru-cut. Some like the separate drive clutches of the Tru-cut, but I don't find it of much benefit unless you are planning on driving your reel mower to the corner store. In regards to your question concerning the best width of reel mower, I find the 25" models to be the best constructed the best and are most well fit to the rigors of daily, commercial use. The 20" Tru-cuts are very well constructed mowers, just as well constructed as the 25" reels. In regards to whether a 20", 25" or 27" is the proper choice, it is a matter of how your lawn was constructed. If you have lots of holes and slopes, a 20" will probably be a wiser choice because it will scalp less. IF you lawn is relatively flat, a 25" will suffice. I find the 27" Tru-cut to be too large to be justified purchasing. Not only is it 2" wider than the 25", it is heavier=less maneuverability and it is also a little more expensive. The 27" Tru-cuts are for places like baseball diamonds and large institutions. With regards to the question about the roller, once again, if your yard is bumpy, a roller would be a wise choice because it will prevent the front wheels from becoming unbalanced. Generally a roller is not needed unless you are wanting to create a striping affect. I have heard both good and bad about rollers, one bad thing is that they lay down the grass making for not as close of a cut. A good thing is the striping affect and it does not scalp. The rollers are made out of a very durable plastic and will not scratch. About the edging, generally the edging I use is brick set in with mortar. However, the flagstone you describe will work. As long as the flagstone is equal with the height of the lawn, you will be able to ride the mower on it with out any problems. Generally 2" is sufficient to avoid the Bermuda runners from creeping into the beds, just keep it trimmed using a string trimmer, stick edger, or walk behind edger preferably. I would suggest doing some research on basic masonry work, especially that concerning flagstone. I would suggest using mortar to set and joint the flagstone with a layer of landscape fabric and pea gravel. Best of luck on your endeavors and please feel free to ask me any questions....See MoreNeed2SeeGreen 10 (SoCal)
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