Lawnmowers

#76
#76
PhillipFluber said:
Called a sulky & available to buy. Make sure you can operate the machine good walking behind it before being pulled by it. Thing will put you on the ground fast. Don't back up with it
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Thanks! Been using it three years i have a very hilly yard so its been fun to say the least. Looked up some sulkies man they are pricey gotta decide if that is even worth it.
 
#77
#77
Coug said:
I didn't know about the ethanol gas thing but I always suspected that the oil/gas mixture was truly the problem with weed wackers and this just confirms it. I've not had nearly the issue with mowers like the the weed wackers and I'm sure it's because they have their own separate oil compartment. Yep, I always stored the weed wacker with gas in it. I'd never use it long enough to burn all the gas in the tank.
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If you get it fixed or replace it, I would start using the true fuel, its premixed and you can't go wrong with it. In middle TN you can buy it at TSC Tractor Supply, Lowes, or Home Depot. $5-$6 and change for a quart can, and some have started stocking 1 gallon cans.
 
#78
#78
bray2milton said:
I’m not good with it yet but a section that normally takes me a little over a hour (Wilson County rock) took me about 35 minutes. People had told me for a long time a zero-turn is what I needed. They were right. Add the speed with a large cut like that and I’m on the porch sipping a alcoholic beverage in no time.
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Where did you purchase It? Major retailer?
 
#79
#79
A couple weeks ago I moved and got a yard again. Instead of buying a new mower my old man gave me his 15-year-old Toro, which hadn't been started in about 5 years, ever since he bought a riding lawn mower.

Put gas in it, primed it 3x, and it started on the first pull. I s*** you not.
 
#81
#81
Coug said:
I didn't know about the ethanol gas thing but I always suspected that the oil/gas mixture was truly the problem with weed wackers and this just confirms it. I've not had nearly the issue with mowers like the the weed wackers and I'm sure it's because they have their own separate oil compartment. Yep, I always stored the weed wacker with gas in it. I'd never use it long enough to burn all the gas in the tank.
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Ethanol Shield makes a 2 cycle oil, for future reference.
 
#82
#82
Coug said:
I didn't know about the ethanol gas thing but I always suspected that the oil/gas mixture was truly the problem with weed wackers and this just confirms it. I've not had nearly the issue with mowers like the the weed wackers and I'm sure it's because they have their own separate oil compartment. Yep, I always stored the weed wacker with gas in it. I'd never use it long enough to burn all the gas in the tank.
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Stihl has premixed fuel as well. Available at ace hardware. Kinda pricey though
 
#84
#84
Carl Pickens said:
You must not have dealt with the owner lol
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Actually I dealt directly with the owner. He was cool. But he knew I was buying something. You know how that is. I’m the type of person that will ***** in a New York minute but 4 days in I don’t have a reason yet.
 
#85
#85
bray2milton said:
Actually I dealt directly with the owner. He was cool. But he knew I was buying something. You know how that is. I’m the type of person that will ***** in a New York minute but 4 days in I don’t have a reason yet.
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Had to quote myself because I just noticed the auto-edit on the word *****. Lol.
 
#86
#86
bray2milton said:
Actually I dealt directly with the owner. He was cool. But he knew I was buying something. You know how that is. I’m the type of person that will ***** in a New York minute but 4 days in I don’t have a reason yet.
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I'm really thinking about getting me a new something... I've looked at Deere, Cub-cadet and Simplicity.... I need a lawn tractor instead of a zero turn.
 
#88
#88
midtnvol2 said:
If you get it fixed or replace it, I would start using the true fuel, its premixed and you can't go wrong with it. In middle TN you can buy it at TSC Tractor Supply, Lowes, or Home Depot. $5-$6 and change for a quart can, and some have started stocking 1 gallon cans.
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Rural king has a premix for 4 bucks a quart. That's the only fuel I'll use in my string trimmer. For the chainsaw and mower I buy 100% gas, no ethanol. A few ounces of Seafoam every fill up keeps my stuff running.
 
#89
#89
Coug said:
I didn't know about the ethanol gas thing but I always suspected that the oil/gas mixture was truly the problem with weed wackers and this just confirms it. I've not had nearly the issue with mowers like the the weed wackers and I'm sure it's because they have their own separate oil compartment. Yep, I always stored the weed wacker with gas in it. I'd never use it long enough to burn all the gas in the tank.
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the ethanol gas is so bad for small engines Nashville government, an epitome of cheapest, will only buy 100% gas for the golf courses and parks. The gunking up the engines with e10 wasnt worth the cost. If those cheap SOBs only use 100% on small engines, I will too.
 
#91
#91
Carl Pickens said:
Right at an acre
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Yea a lawn tractor is what you need. I’m thinking of selling my smaller one. It’s a 46 inch cut Craftsman. It’s old but has been garage kept and well-maintained. If my 10 year old is able to use it a little to help dear old dad out I may keep it a little longer.
 
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#92
#92
bray2milton said:
Yea a lawn tractor is what you need. I’m thinking of selling my smaller one. It’s a 46 inch cut Craftsman. It’s old but has been garage kept and well-maintained.
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I'll give you $10 and you deliver it to me here in Knoxville. :)
 
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