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19-07-2007, 11:54 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
OK, here is the story.
I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" "The Pics" http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4z1ku2q http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5z5n9mt http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5y9zktd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4taxzyd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=62dro0p anything I should bring up with the Sears Guy? thanks Clark |
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19-07-2007, 11:59 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote in message ... OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" "The Pics" http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4z1ku2q http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5z5n9mt http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5y9zktd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4taxzyd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=62dro0p anything I should bring up with the Sears Guy? thanks Clark I have virtually the same mower and it's negotiated sticks much larger and of hardwood. Good luck with Sears. |
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20-07-2007, 01:22 AM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote:
OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" "The Pics" http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4z1ku2q http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5z5n9mt http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5y9zktd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4taxzyd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=62dro0p anything I should bring up with the Sears Guy? thanks Clark Sears guy on line one.  http://www.duke.edu/~rkl7/Images/slob.jpg |
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20-07-2007, 02:33 AM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote in message ... OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" Clark Nothing to laugh at. If I was still a drinking man I'd be drunk by now. I wouldn't fool around with a blade that was straightened out - have to get a new one. Too much chance of imbalance and messing up the berrings. |
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20-07-2007, 12:57 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Chas Hurst" wrote in message . .. "Clark" wrote in message ... OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" "The Pics" http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4z1ku2q http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5z5n9mt http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5y9zktd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4taxzyd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=62dro0p anything I should bring up with the Sears Guy? thanks Clark I have virtually the same mower and it's negotiated sticks much larger and of hardwood. Good luck with Sears. It's good to get some feedback that this was probably a freak thing Thanks Clark |
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20-07-2007, 01:00 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Srgnt Billko" wrote in message ... "Clark" wrote in message ... OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" Clark Nothing to laugh at. If I was still a drinking man I'd be drunk by now. I wouldn't fool around with a blade that was straightened out - have to get a new one. Too much chance of imbalance and messing up the berrings. I'll have one for ya. I agree on the blade thing, something tells me I should buy a dozen or so blades, just in case. Clark |
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20-07-2007, 01:23 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote in message ... "Srgnt Billko" wrote in message ... "Clark" wrote in message ... OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" Clark Nothing to laugh at. If I was still a drinking man I'd be drunk by now. I wouldn't fool around with a blade that was straightened out - have to get a new one. Too much chance of imbalance and messing up the berrings. I'll have one for ya. I agree on the blade thing, something tells me I should buy a dozen or so blades, just in case. Clark No reason to overdo it. How often do "freak accidents" occur ? If the come in a set just get the set. |
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20-07-2007, 03:14 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote in message ... I'll have one for ya. I agree on the blade thing, something tells me I should buy a dozen or so blades, just in case. Clark I replaced the original all purpose/muching blades with a set of Oregon blades made for bagging. I get a much better cut and can mow a gear faster which reduces time spent and fuel used to mow. |
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20-07-2007, 09:35 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote in
: OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" "The Pics" http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4z1ku2q http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5z5n9mt http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5y9zktd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4taxzyd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=62dro0p anything I should bring up with the Sears Guy? thanks Clark How big a "stick" did you hit? Clearly, I wasn't a twig. If I were the Sears guy, I would tell you that the mower was designed to cut grass, not sticks, and be out of there. It's ridiculous that you expect a manufacturer/retailer to compensate you for damages that were caused by your own neglect or misuse of the product. Next time, keep your eyes open when you're mowing! Sheeeeesh! M |
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20-07-2007, 10:13 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Morvin Stayner" wrote in message ... "Clark" wrote in : OK, here is the story. I was mowing the lawn, I hit a stick (pine), it bent the right blade AND the bent blade cut into the mowing deck (about 2.5 inches) I think this was a freak accident, but?? The Sears guy is coming out to look at it Sat. I've already pounded the metal back in place, and straighten the blade enough to mow the rest of the property, it just needs a spot weld now (oh and at least one blade (or some hammering). Three hours on the new mower.. ugh When that blade hit the mowing deck it stopped the engine cold!! (it started fine and I've run it for about 1 hour so I think it's fine) "no strange noises" "The Pics" http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4z1ku2q http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5z5n9mt http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5y9zktd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4taxzyd http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=62dro0p anything I should bring up with the Sears Guy? thanks Clark How big a "stick" did you hit? Clearly, I wasn't a twig. If I were the Sears guy, I would tell you that the mower was designed to cut grass, not sticks, and be out of there. It's ridiculous that you expect a manufacturer/retailer to compensate you for damages that were caused by your own neglect or misuse of the product. Next time, keep your eyes open when you're mowing! Sheeeeesh! M It was not that large, maybe if you looked at the pic you would have noticed, The "stick" is 10 inches long by 3/4 if an inch wide, and I have mowed over many of them with my 32" Toro with no problems, And for that matter with a friggen push mower that I bought from Sears for $110.00. So mowing your lawn and hitting a stick is neglect and misuse huh? I'm guessing your perfect and have never done such a thing, Good for you! (have a cookie) I'm glad your not the Sears guy. Clark |
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20-07-2007, 10:37 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Clark" wrote in
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It was not that large, maybe if you looked at the pic you would have noticed, The "stick" is 10 inches long by 3/4 if an inch wide, and I have mowed over many of them with my 32" Toro with no problems, And for that matter with a friggen push mower that I bought from Sears for $110.00. So mowing your lawn and hitting a stick is neglect and misuse huh? I'm guessing your perfect and have never done such a thing, Good for you! (have a cookie) I'm glad your not the Sears guy. Clark And I suppose your friggen push mower just chopped them up into tooth picks with little or no extra effort. Come on! A 10" x 1" inch piece of wood is no small object, no matter what the species, and it takes considerable force to shred it. While your Toro may have been able to handle it, I seriously doubt that the deck and blade of a Sears mower is anywhere near the same quality. Caveat emptor! M |
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21-07-2007, 01:43 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Morvin Stayner" wrote in message ... "Clark" wrote in news
It was not that large, maybe if you looked at the pic you would have noticed, The "stick" is 10 inches long by 3/4 if an inch wide, and I have mowed over many of them with my 32" Toro with no problems, And for that matter with a friggen push mower that I bought from Sears for $110.00. So mowing your lawn and hitting a stick is neglect and misuse huh? I'm guessing your perfect and have never done such a thing, Good for you! (have a cookie) I'm glad your not the Sears guy. Clark And I suppose your friggen push mower just chopped them up into tooth picks with little or no extra effort. Come on! A 10" x 1" inch piece of wood is no small object, no matter what the species, and it takes considerable force to shred it. While your Toro may have been able to handle it, I seriously doubt that the deck and blade of a Sears mower is anywhere near the same quality. Caveat emptor! M By the way I didn't ask Sears to come out to fix the mower, that was their offer. I called them to ask if a $1600.00 lawn tractor is going to bend a blade (and slice the mowing deck) every time I hit something like a stick. I understand the bending blades, as I have replaced many, and I have bent more than my share of mowing decks (hey there's a stump in the grass who knew) as far as the quality, husqvarna makes the mower, and Consumer Reports rated the Sears mowers a good deal at their price point. A 10" x 1" inch piece of wood is no small object I guess that's relative My dick is so large that I've always considered 10 inches kinda small or at least average. I don't know who to feel bad for, you or your wife. ;-) Clark |
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21-07-2007, 08:50 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
I had a Sears mower and the blades were so soft I could bend them with
my hands. I bent one and put it on my knee and bent it back. So much for Sears. From Mel & Donnie in Bluebird Valley http://community.webtv.net/MelKelly/TheKids |
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21-07-2007, 09:50 PM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
"Mel M Kelly" wrote in message ... I had a Sears mower and the blades were so soft I could bend them with my hands. I bent one and put it on my knee and bent it back. So much for Sears. From Mel & Donnie in Bluebird Valley http://community.webtv.net/MelKelly/TheKids Thanks for the heads up, turns out the blades that it came with were thin and goofy looking. I went to Sears and bought a new set, same model number totally different blade! The new blades are thicker, and have a "crease" on both sides 3/4 of the length of the blade, looks like they were added to make the blade more rigid. so far I like them Clark |
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22-07-2007, 12:50 AM
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Don't laugh too hard! the mower got borked first time out...
Clark said:
The new blades are thicker, and have a "crease" on both sides 3/4 of the length of the blade, looks like they were added to make the blade more rigid. so far I like them Have you tested them on that stick, yet? =D -- Eggs -What do you call a fish with no eyes? ... A fsh |
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