Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:31:12 +0000, Alan wrote:

If its self propelled then must have the ability to de-clutch so I can
turn in around at end of each run.

Yes the drive to the wheels has clutch but as I said the blade on a rotary
mower is attached directly to the end of the crankshaft. Engine running
means blade rotating...

Apples won't present any problem to a petrol rotary mower, they'll just
get hacked up into bits and spat into the grass box. You have *far* more
power available in a petrol mower. The one you posted a link to has a 4.5
hp engine, thats around 3.3 kW...

I know mine is a 2 stroke, however I would imagine they are all the
same. 2 levers on the handle, one is a safety cut-out, and must be held
in to keep the engine running, the other is a clutch for the drive, so
when released no drive. Here the problem is if you have to leave go of
the handle altogether to clear the obstruction (in front of the mower)
the mower will cut out. However many peeps make a devise (e.g. a bit of
string) to permanently hold the safety lever in. Not me m'lud, honest. ;-)