knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
Well I can't be sure if that one was made in MKE specifically. I was basically just giving props to MKE since B&S was founded http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briggs_%26_Stratton'>here.
The Lawnmower Thread
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Well I can't be sure if that one was made in MKE specifically. I was basically just giving props to MKE since B&S was founded http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briggs_%26_Stratton'>here.
Road Guy
Well-known member
I saw a $1200 Honda push owner at Home Depot the other day? Seriously? So pays more than. A grand for a push mower? It wasn't a commercial ride along either, just a fancy version of the durable B&S...
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
^^People pay fool prices for Hondas. I don't get it. For the degn purpose, a flathead engine works quite well.
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
^ they make really good generators though. Not sure about their mowers.
They're not as good as the European mowers.
I'm thinking of throwing in the towel and buying a new mower this year. The old one works fine but the front wheels are "ding toed" and I can't figure out how to stabilze them parallel again. I think the main housing might be cracked, making it flexible enough that the wheels don't stay aligned when you push it. It's a $200 Craftsman mower that is 10 years old, not worth taking it to have it welded somewhere. I can probably replace it with a new one for another $200
I'm thinking of throwing in the towel and buying a new mower this year. The old one works fine but the front wheels are "ding toed" and I can't figure out how to stabilze them parallel again. I think the main housing might be cracked, making it flexible enough that the wheels don't stay aligned when you push it. It's a $200 Craftsman mower that is 10 years old, not worth taking it to have it welded somewhere. I can probably replace it with a new one for another $200
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
well we got the battery charged and mr snick got half way through the lawn chores before the mower died again. It was starting then running for a few seconds then dying. Changed out the fuel filter because is looked nasty...still no go. Basically it took a tune up (oil change, air filter, spark plug) and another battery charge for it to start working again. Thankfully it started working without having to change the fuel pump...the local johndeere place was closed yesterday and the local tractor supply store didn'y have one and we wanted to get the weed and feed down before it rained this week.
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
That ethanol diluted fuel has really cut down on the range of my mower. I used to be able to do front and back yards on a tank, now only get through the front and maybe a third of the back before I'm sucking fumes.
Master slacker
Something awesome.
Took a bit to start ye olde weed eater yesterday. It's a "quick start" design that didn't start quick. My jump start fuel of choice (TB cleaner) had no pressure in the can ( ldman: ) but I was able to get some to drip out and onto the air filter. Took a while, but it did eventually start. After replacing the fuel lines last year, it had better shape up.
Ran over some hidden string with the mower and had to stop and tilt to cut it free. After setting it flat again and trying to start up, I think I got some oil where it shouldn't have been as it refused to start for a few tugs. Once it did start, it chugged for a while with occasional black plumes of choo-choo smoke out of the exhaust. It's been six years, maybe it's high time to change that oil, plug, and air filter...
ldman: ) but I was able to get some to drip out and onto the air filter. Took a while, but it did eventually start. After replacing the fuel lines last year, it had better shape up.Ran over some hidden string with the mower and had to stop and tilt to cut it free. After setting it flat again and trying to start up, I think I got some oil where it shouldn't have been as it refused to start for a few tugs. Once it did start, it chugged for a while with occasional black plumes of choo-choo smoke out of the exhaust. It's been six years, maybe it's high time to change that oil, plug, and air filter...
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
I can't stand gas string trimmers. I am a firm proponent of electric. Cheaper, quieter, and more reliable.
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
^we have both gas and electric, but the yard is too big for electric alone...it would take too many extension cords to make it all the way to the back tree line
Dexman PE PMP
Internationally PMP'n his PE-ness
I like my electric trimmer except for the fact that the line is so thin I can't make it around the perimeter of the back fence without needing to re-load the line.
I'd agree except that the battery and/or the cord is a PITA. Also, the electric ones are nearly as strong as the gas-powered trimmers. But infrequency of use inevitably makes the gas trimmers a royal pain to start cold when it's time to use them. I just gave mine away (it was well over 10 years old) because it needed a good cleaning nd tune up. For the $100 I'll buy a brand new one or borrow the neighbors.
I bought a Stihl (sp?) about 10 years ago. I've replaced the fuel line and had the carburator serviced, but other than that it has been a good weedeater. Friday I did just about everything but sharpen the blades on the Cub. Its a 6 year old RZT50 zero turn. We mowed about 3 acres at the last place and probably only half that now. New battery, new oil filter and oil change, blew out air filter, grease spindles and wheels and put some treatment in the gas to give it a little boost. Ran like a dream. I don't usually do the mowing, but I did this time and it reminded me how much I like it. Just me, the weeds and bugs for about an hour.
Capt Worley PE
Run silent, run deep
We have a cordless, but the battery is only good for 15 minutes or so.
We use the corded one, but, honestly, I can do just about all we need with the mower, thanks to monkey grass boundaries around a lot of things that would normally require edging. We maybe use it once a year, so the infrequency of use leans me towards electric.
Plus, it was only 29 bucks and I already have extension cords out the wazoo.
Took a bit to start ye olde weed eater yesterday. It's a "quick start" design that didn't start quick. My jump start fuel of choice (TB cleaner) had no pressure in the can (
Ran over some hidden string with the mower and had to stop and tilt to cut it free. After setting it flat again and trying to start up, I think I got some oil where it shouldn't have been as it refused to start for a few tugs. Once it did start, it chugged for a while with occasional black plumes of choo-choo smoke out of the exhaust. It's been six years, maybe it's high time to change that oil, plug, and air filter...
A four stroke weed whip?
sounds like a pain...
Is monkey grass pretty much impossible to kill? I'd like to put it as a border around my patio out back. I need to HGTV that bitch up.
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
^does monkey grass need warmer climates...it sounds like something we could use when we shift our attention to the outside of the house
