"Clark..." wrote in message
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Srgnt Billko wrote:
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Hi,
I have a sears self propelled walkbehind mower. I've hit
bricks, sticks, etc, and it works fine. However I hit
a large stick the other day, and when I push down
on the handles to raise the front wheels, [to turn a corner]
it makes a loud racquet, like the blade is hitting something
slightly. Is that just a bent blade or could it be the shaft?
Is there a way to tell? Plus do I have to get the sears
blade or will any 22" blade work?

thx

itchy

After reading your post I have concluded the best thing for you to do
is hire someone to do your lawn.

LOL.. what size stick was it? those 10" sticks are KILLERS..

Clark...
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Don't you have Google in your part of the world?


Bent the blade and twisted and bent the front circular shroud on a push
mower last year. The shaft attached to the blade and engine rode up the
engine. Lots of oil loss. The mower never ran again. Ran over a pitcher
plant (locals call it that). Looked harmless enough.

Brief description of plant. Long, spiney and pointed, green leaves that
surround the center. Center has a long, tall stalk. The stalk produces
pods in late spring.

Fixed the pitcher plant with my new riding mower.

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Dave

My vote in this primary was for the lesser
of many evils...