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I've a small patch o lawn too that I've opted for a push mower.
One thing someone suggested while I was mulling getting a used mower was the possible introduction of weed seeds and disease from another lawn. Having your own electric or gas for a gardener to use would keep any problems his other clients may have in their lawn from being dropped on yours. Suggest a power wash on a used mower and maybe some light bleach and water to disinfect, like one would use on some pruning tools. 2 cents. Jeff "news.verizon.net" wrote: GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass today (our "yard" is so small that I could probably do it with scissors) but I can't because I can't pull the cord hard enough to start the *(^% thing. Why are they so difficult to start? A friend is giving me her Mother's old push mower which should alleviate the problem! |
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"news.verizon.net" wrote in message ... GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass today (our "yard" is so small that I could probably do it with scissors) but I can't because I can't pull the cord hard enough to start the *(^% thing. Why are they so difficult to start? A friend is giving me her Mother's old push mower which should alleviate the problem! There are many youngsters in my area that would be happy to mow lawns for a few dollars. Maybe you can find one, with his own mower, that would cut yours for a few dollars a month. Shepherd |
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Just make sure the blades are knife sharp or you will be wishing you had that
pull cord mower back. The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. Maybe one day they will make a solar mower. By then I hope to have a mostly solar and wind energized home. My point is, if you have to mow more than half inch with a push mower, you will die of heat stroke! You may have to mow twice a week. Victoria On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:08:16 GMT, "news.verizon.net" wrote: GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass today (our "yard" is so small that I could probably do it with scissors) but I can't because I can't pull the cord hard enough to start the *(^% thing. Why are they so difficult to start? A friend is giving me her Mother's old push mower which should alleviate the problem! |
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Buy a Honda mower. They have a bulb that you push in 4-5 times to prime
them. They start first pull, everytime. "animaux" wrote in message ... Just make sure the blades are knife sharp or you will be wishing you had that pull cord mower back. The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. Maybe one day they will make a solar mower. By then I hope to have a mostly solar and wind energized home. My point is, if you have to mow more than half inch with a push mower, you will die of heat stroke! You may have to mow twice a week. Victoria On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:08:16 GMT, "news.verizon.net" wrote: GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass today (our "yard" is so small that I could probably do it with scissors) but I can't because I can't pull the cord hard enough to start the *(^% thing. Why are they so difficult to start? A friend is giving me her Mother's old push mower which should alleviate the problem! |
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animaux wrote:
The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. I have had one for 5 years and it has been great. Very low maintenance (cleanup only), quiet, not one problem with it. I highly recommend them. -- Bill R. Remove No-Junk-Mail- in e-mail address to reply by e-mail |
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animaux wrote:
Just make sure the blades are knife sharp or you will be wishing you had that pull cord mower back. The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. Maybe one day they will make a solar mower. By then I hope to have a mostly solar and wind energized home. My point is, if you have to mow more than half inch with a push mower, you will die of heat stroke! You may have to mow twice a week. Anyone have any experience with the new robot mowers? |
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news.verizon.net wrote:
GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass today (our "yard" is so small that I could probably do it with scissors) but I can't because I can't pull the cord hard enough to start the *(^% thing. Why are they so difficult to start? A friend is giving me her Mother's old push mower which should alleviate the problem! Needs a pre-season tuneup? Make sure the filters and plug are clean. Add fresh gas and oil. Blast a little WD-40 into the throttle cable housing. |
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Have had a toro rechargeable for two years. worth every cent. always
starts. reasonably quiet. maintenance free. oh, yeh, it's not too hard on the environment either. highly recommended. On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 14:12:39 -0700, "Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D. P.A." wrote: animaux wrote: Just make sure the blades are knife sharp or you will be wishing you had that pull cord mower back. The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. Maybe one day they will make a solar mower. By then I hope to have a mostly solar and wind energized home. My point is, if you have to mow more than half inch with a push mower, you will die of heat stroke! You may have to mow twice a week. Anyone have any experience with the new robot mowers? |
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GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass
Needs a pre-season tuneup? Make sure the filters and plug are clean. Add fresh gas and oil. Blast a little WD-40 into the throttle cable housing. I would do all of that if I knew how to. I think that lawnmowers should be made so that the average woman could start them! |
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news.verizon.net wrote:
GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass Needs a pre-season tuneup? Make sure the filters and plug are clean. Add fresh gas and oil. Blast a little WD-40 into the throttle cable housing. I would do all of that if I knew how to. Ask your husband, SO, or kids. I think that lawnmowers should be made so that the average woman could start them! Ask your husband, SO, or kids. |
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Spray a bit of 'Quick Start' in/on the intake/filter first, then pull.
Works for me. "news.verizon.net" wrote in message ... GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass Needs a pre-season tuneup? Make sure the filters and plug are clean. Add fresh gas and oil. Blast a little WD-40 into the throttle cable housing. I would do all of that if I knew how to. I think that lawnmowers should be made so that the average woman could start them! |
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Try a "reel" type mower. I used one for years on a small yard. You need to
sharpen them a time or two a season, but they make a neat cut, and they are never out of gas, discharged, or hard to start. "news.verizon.net" wrote in message ... GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass today (our "yard" is so small that I could probably do it with scissors) but I can't because I can't pull the cord hard enough to start the *(^% thing. Why are they so difficult to start? A friend is giving me her Mother's old push mower which should alleviate the problem! |
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Let me say it before someone else does:
You're a sexist SOB." I suppose the P.A. must stand for Perfect Asshole? On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:21:32 -0700, "Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D. P.A." wrote: |news.verizon.net wrote: | | GRRR....I would like to have mowed the grass | Needs a pre-season tuneup? Make sure the filters and plug are clean. | Add fresh gas and oil. Blast a little WD-40 into the throttle cable | housing. | | I would do all of that if I knew how to. | |Ask your husband, SO, or kids. | | I think that lawnmowers should be | made so that the average woman could start them! | |Ask your husband, SO, or kids. |
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Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D. P.A. wrote:
animaux wrote: Just make sure the blades are knife sharp or you will be wishing you had that pull cord mower back. The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. Maybe one day they will make a solar mower. By then I hope to have a mostly solar and wind energized home. My point is, if you have to mow more than half inch with a push mower, you will die of heat stroke! You may have to mow twice a week. Anyone have any experience with the new robot mowers? maybe "Asimo" will cut your grass for you Rev. http://world.honda.com/ASIMO/ |
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Trish K. wrote:
Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D. P.A. wrote: animaux wrote: Just make sure the blades are knife sharp or you will be wishing you had that pull cord mower back. The next mower we buy will be an electric rechargeable. Maybe one day they will make a solar mower. By then I hope to have a mostly solar and wind energized home. My point is, if you have to mow more than half inch with a push mower, you will die of heat stroke! You may have to mow twice a week. Anyone have any experience with the new robot mowers? maybe "Asimo" will cut your grass for you Rev. http://world.honda.com/ASIMO/ Gotta love Japanese culture. |
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While I like the environmental aspect of using an electric lawnmower
(presumably the fuel they burned producing the electricity that recharged the battery was cleaner, or better yet hydro-power), I haven't found one that has the 'grunt' of a decent gas powered mower. I have better than a half acre to mow, and anything less than my 6 horse Ariens just doesn't do the job. Has anyone had experience with a cordless electric mower that has the grunt and battery capacity (2 hours or so) to replace the gas models? |
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