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My parents bought one for me to use for mowing lawns in the neighborhod when I was around 12. It was a used mower. I used that same mower until I sold my house in Western Mass in 1999...I used it for 21 years.
It had a cast aluminum deck and the wheels used real greased wheel bearings. I have had 2 engine failure. The original engine lasted about 17 years of my use. I found a "free" engine at the junkyard. Later, this engine I stripped the spark plug, so I picked up another free engine. I ended up changing the head. From 99-04, I didn't need a lawnmower.
My new mower for Texas is a Honda self drive. The Augustine down here is very very thick and the powered wheels really help.
Sharpening the blades a little bit every time helps the grass blades be 'cut' instead of ripped. If you rip the blades, the tops turn brown. The easiest way is to use a file.
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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