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APZR -> RE: The Garage-come on in (1/23/2008 12:05:33 AM)
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ORIGINAL: rayofson
So I've never had a riding lawn mower before. What are some of the things to look for?
1. A cup holder big enough to hold an ice cold 12oz alum can. [;)]
2. BIG bagger. The small ones fill up way too fast. Especially when sucking up fall leaves.
3. One with a hydrostaic trans, or one that is easy to shift. Some mowers jerk and take off so fast in the upper gears that you can leave your spine laying between the burn outs.
4. If you have a sloping yard, one that is stable on topo. There are some 3 wheel mowers out there that will toss you faster than a wild mustang.
5. One with a tight turn radius. Now days, the good mowers have zero turn radius... even the lawn tractors.
6. Before you buy a name brand, look on the internet. Many manufactures sell their models under different names, though they are the exact same unit. Example: my brother bought a Sears Craftsman mower that was made by John Deere, for almost a grand less then the pretty green name brand.
7. Don't be too cheap, a good mower will cost from $1,500 to $4,000 for professional grade. But a good one will last more than 10 years and need nothing more than typical maintenance. Cheap ones are made of plastic and lower gauge steel, they rattle and shake themselves apart. I love my Snapper that cost $900 new... in 1987! All I've done, other than tune ups, is to replace a clutch for $80. New Snappers are around $1,500, and I'm thinking about getting a new one with a larger bagger and electric start. Another reason I like Snapper is they are built right here in Georgia.. USA!
Be sure to wear your long pants, long sleeve shirt, helmet, gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, athletic cup, steel toe boots, knee high socks, and something else to protect any remaining exposed skin. It may be July... but Ralphie, you can shoot your eye out!
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