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Who can do maintenance/service on a riding lawn mower other than John Deere? They charge $300!! Do we need to do service every year?
just check in local business directory, there is almost always some local mower repair firm listed.
Lowe#39;s home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, gives tips on maintaining your riding lawn mower by replacing your mower#39;s air filter and ...
I would like to buy a riding lawn mower. I would like it to last a LONG time (6 years and up. low maintenance) What is a good brand to buy? Please give me advice based on experience or accurate knowledge. I would like to spend $1200 or less. Thanks for any help given.
Hey 07JAB88 ,
Home Depot has a brand MTD, they are inexpensive compared to the a John Deere. The MTD will last 6 years easy if you take care of it, do not leave it outside in the rain. I had one for 3 years, when I moved I sold it for nearly what I paid for it. It looked great, worked great, cut great, the bags held up and it was still shiny. Here is one for $200 bid on e-bay right now.
Check out the Ariens 54 In. Deck 25 HP Kohler Engine Hydrostatic Yard Tractor at the second and third sites. Apparently time has passed and Home Depot sells the Ariens not MTD. These will do the job. Just take care of it.
Just sharing: A Reel type mower makes better cuts on the blades of grass, so looks better - so I put one at the end.
i just got a real good deal on a commercial snapper riding mower that needed some rear end work done on it. otherwise the engine and mower are in excellent shape. i need to get a repair/maintenance manual for the mower and the briggs&stratton ohv engine. i do not want one of the generic/ all mower manuals that clymer sells!! i want one that is specific for my mower!! any help????????????thanks!!!!!!
Go to the Snapper website at:
http://www.snapper.com/#
In the upper right hand corner click on "publications". In the window that pops up, enter the information (model number etc.) that is asked for and you will be rewarded with PDF copies of the manuals you need.
Good luck with your repair.
I have a SupaSwift Garden Compact ride on lawn mower and I would like to find a maintenance manual and part list for it. The mower appears very similar to others selling around the world such as MountField, Stiga & Castelgarden.
Even though there are so many branded variations of the mower I'm finding it difficult to find the actual manufacturer.
Anyway, ideas on finding documentation to maintain and repair the mower would be appreciated.
Keep a watch on eBay. From time to time you can find manuals for just about anything on there. I've known people to buy manuals for things I've never heard of before.
I've done some research, and I'm thinking I like Cub Cadet or John Deere. I don't want to spend any more than $2000 for the tractor and bagging attachment. Will the cheapest models hold up on a 1/4 acre lawn? Do you have experience with your Deere or Cub Cadet? I can perform maintenance and repairs, but I want something that will last a while without much trouble. Does anyone have a cheaper brand (Yard Machines etc) they are happy with?
They're both good mowers as are several others. I've had a couple of Craftsman that I'd swear by. They've got a good one on sale right now for about $1700 w/bagger.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605 _Lawn+%26+Garden_Riding+Mowers+%26+Tract ors_Lawn+Tractors+%28less+than+2+acres%2 9#viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOpt ion=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&&filter= Accepts+Bagger|Included&lastFilter=A ccepts+Bagger
Cub Cadet has a good deal on this one. w/ a bagger it'll be about $2K
http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/store s/servlet/product_10051_14101_534208_162 03_-1_600000_33810
I'm thinking that'll be my next mower or one like it.
John Deere is always good but overpriced in my opinion.
All of these mowers are rated for up to 2 1/2 acres. Your 1/4 acre lot should be a piece of cake. Just remember, sharp blades and dry grass.
Whatever your choice, check out warranty, service availability, cost of maintenance (blades, belts, battery etc.) some mowers can be very expensive to maintain. Is there a dealer local?
My first Craftsman lasted 10 years and was still running pretty good in fact when I got a new one. It's 10y/o now (another Craftsman) and I'm looking. I have about 2 acres to mow. Just keep the air filters clean and oil fresh.
I also have a C/man self propelled walk behind that I mow the front with (lotta stuff to mow around, flower beds, etc). It's 5 years old and still runs like new practically.
What You Should Know About Riding Lawn Mowers - RS MOBILE ...
Maintaining a large lawn can be a tedious and tiring job, not to mention the fact that it will take up a great deal of time that may have been spent elsewhere on something far more pleasant. In order to simplify your life and maximize your time, you may want to check out the riding lawn mowers that are available today. A riding lawnmower is very popular acquisition among consumers with large areas of grass to cut, citing ease and efficiency as the most important factors.
Many people cite cost as a reason not to purchase a riding mower; however, after the initial expense you will likely see it as an investment that pays for itself many times over. Although they are commonly used by those who have large areas of grass, ride on mowers are also good for smaller sized yards, and sitting is much more comfortable than using a push mower.
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Just as the sun makes the grass — and the garden — grow, it also bakes the solar panels that charge the batteries that power the lawn mower.