"RoyDMercer" wrote in message
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"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks) which are around
40
feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably ruining my lawn
mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been recommended. Is there
any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

I don't see as how a 2 cycle engine is going to help much. 2 cycle
engines
are simpler and have less moving parts, but I don't know if they really
last
longer. If you are wearing out lawn mower engines, look for ones with
steel
or chrome cylinder liners. That seems to make the biggest difference on
wearability.

The 4 cycle mower could lose lubrication on steep slopes while the 2 cycle
has it's lubrication in the fuel- if it's running it's oiled. Lawn Boy did
make some great 2 cycle mowers.
Maybe they still do.