lost lawn mower key

[id10t]

So... the lawn mower key is lost.

Are they generic enough that there is hope of a cheap/easy replacement, or should I start looking at how to hotwire it or rewire it to have a run switch and a starter button?

[1990C4S]

Take it apart and remove the tumblers. Then anything will work.

[Oh Haha]

What brand?

My JD has a unique key but my Yardman push mower and my FIL's Scag use what looks like the same generic key.

[id10t]

It is a 5-6 year old Craftsman

[Baz]

All mower keys are brand generic......any craftsman key should work....

[Scott Douglas]

Your lawn mower has a key?

Mine has a ROPE!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

Your lawn mower has a key?

Mine has a ROPE!

But I'm betting your can't DRIVE yours.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

Your lawn mower has a key?

Mine has a ROPE!

Man, I hate when rich people brag about their stuff

My mower doesn't even have an engine.

[Chocaholic]

You can get a replacement at any Home Depot, Lowes or Mower shop. All the same.

[ckelly78z]

Originally Posted by rwest

Man, I hate when rich people brag about their stuff

My mower doesn't even have an engine.

My mower is a 30 HP diesel with a front end loader and 72" mower.

Yes, most department store riding mowers all share the same universal key, and can bought many places.

[HardDrive]

My mower magically appears when I'm at work, and mows my lawn. All I have to do is write a check quarterly. I like my mower.

[cstreit]

Originally Posted by rwest

Man, I hate when rich people brag about their stuff

My mower doesn't even have an engine.

You have a mower? You lucky b*stard. i have a pair of shears.

[cashflyer]

Oh, there it is... you guys with your ropes and your fancy shears.

The missus and I have to use a stick to beat the grass into submission.

When I was young, we would have counted ourselves lucky to even have grass. Instead it was just dirt, sharp rocks, and fragments of broken glass. And we would get a proper hiding from father if I didn't keep it all very neat.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

Oh, there it is... you guys with your ropes and your fancy shears.

The missus and I have to use a stick to beat the grass into submission.

When I was young, we would have counted ourselves lucky to even have grass. Instead it was just dirt, sharp rocks, and fragments of broken glass. And we would get a proper hiding from father if I didn't keep it all very neat.

Sophisticated bastard. Where I come from we can't even afford the stick. We just use 10,000 sheep to mow the lawns.

[Oh Haha]

Wow, this went sideways funny fast!


Ya know, ol' Bill lives down under so he actually MAY have sheep do his mowing. I think he's exaggerating the count, though. Sheesh, everyone has to brag and be all cool.

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by Oh Haha

Wow, this went sideways funny fast!


Ya know, ol' Bill lives down under so he actually MAY have sheep do his mowing. I think he's exaggerating the count, though. Sheesh, everyone has to brag and be all cool.

And think of the money he saves on girlfriends !

I can't compete with that...

[Bill Douglas]

Lol

[GWN7]

Most plastic keys just stop the engine from grounding out. They spread apart two contacts. A popsicle stick might work.

10,000 GF's wow, I'm impressed.

[Scott Douglas]

Oh man, am I ever sorry I brought up the rope.

Next time, I'll just mind my own business.

[Bill Douglas]

Yeah, your fault Douglas. AND all these guys making fun of my girlfriends (just jealous).