"Stubby" wrote in message
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Consider that Sears only guarantees the availability of repair parts for
one year now.

I had a tiller with EZ Pull last year. On the fourth use I pulled the cord
and it got stuck. Brought in in for repair and after a week they said the
part needed to repair it was on backorder but had no idea when they could
get it. After a couple of weeks I gave up and returned it. Maybe things
have improved this year, who knows, but I am hesitant of the EZ pull thing
now.



Lou Leciejewski wrote:
I am looking to buy a new lawn mower and would appreciate opinions on
SEARS Craftsman vs Toro. For the SEARS I am looking at the Craftsman
Model 37073 that is a bagging, mulcher and side discharge mower witb the
"Z Start" (30% easier start). For the Toro, I am looking at the Super
Recycler Model 20056 that, like the Craftsman, is a mulcher, bagger and
side discharge mower. These Super Recyclers have the 5 year warranty and
the Sears Craftsman has 2 years. The Toro Super Recyclers are at $500 and
the Sears at approximately $379. The Toro Super Recyclers seem to be
available only thru Toro dealers. Lastly, since I am getting older I was
wondering about the electric start option for either of the above mowers.
I assume that electric key start means there is a battery and I wonder
how long they last and how much to replace. I also think that since it is
elelctric start, the pull start on the mower (in case the battery is
dead) is much harder to start than if I just go with the Z Start or Toro
Easy Pull that is guaranteed to start on one or two easy pulls.

I appreciate any opinions regarding these two mowers. Thnaks in advance!
Lou