Originally Posted By: toneydoc
I must be something of an oddity these days when compared to the rest of the mower owning folks. Sometime in the early spring, I will be in the dog house for something stupid and will go into my garage. There I will change the oil in my push mower, my gas engine...
Originally Posted By: Finz
I called an Indy shop today and he recommended the Ariens Platinum... Wanted $1,700 for a 10 hp unit. That's is WAY out of my league. He mentioned that the Ariens Deluxe and Compact models were for box stores only... Didn't know that
Reviewed another snow thrower...
Originally Posted By: Finz
I called an Indy shop today and he recommended the Ariens Platinum... Wanted $1,700 for a 10 hp unit. That's is WAY out of my league. He mentioned that the Ariens Deluxe and Compact models were for box stores only... Didn't know that
Reviewed another snow thrower...
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Originally Posted By: Lubener
Nothing throws the snow further than a Toro.
except my honda hs928ta
before my current honda, i had an older husqvarna which had a tecumseh engine.
whatever you get, look at getting a motor with an overhead valve (OHV) like a honda...
Originally Posted By: BISCUT
I'm even more confused now....
I did look at the Honda models....or should I say Lexus models. Way 2 pricey for me.
TORO! Dont look back...
Originally Posted By: jeepman3071
If you want a new machine go with a Toro or Ariens from a dealer. All the ones at Home Depot are JUNK. Flimsy metal, weak gearboxes, horrible customer service.
You will be glad you paid the extra money for the dealer machine. I know many people who wish they...
I would buy a Toro. I have a newer Ariens that I bought used on CL, and it seems pretty flimsy.
Look at the welds on the Toro vs the Ariens. The Toro has a lot more welds and they are much longer in length holding the bucket to the frame. Within the first several years, corrosion/rust, etc...
IMHO, petrol generators are one of those things that you should spend the most you can afford to get the best. I like inverter gensets because they use far less fuel and and much quieter.
If you live in an urban environment, both fuel efficent and quietness is key (especially during...
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Do large rear wheels really roll better?
I prefer the symmetrical look of having all 4 wheels the same size.
I thought the sales pitch for larger rear wheels was easier to turn? I dont think they would benefit how the machine actually rolled. The rolling would...
Originally Posted By: bubbatime
This announcement sums up the typical lazy American consumer, in a nutshell. 90% of people already don't change their lawnmower oil. This is just marketing to those lazy people. Of course you don't have to change the oil - it will last the life of the engine...
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Cujet
China or not, people are getting 13,000 hours out of these things! Stunning lifespan. It seems the trick is to remove the muffler's screen to prevent clogs. Otherwise, they are long life units.
I pulled the screen on my machine on day...
Originally Posted By: Ope_Freak
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Well, it's been close to a year since posting on this issue, so it's time for an update.
Oil consumption hasn't changed much that I can see. I've been keeping accurate records for hours of use, fuel consumption and somewhat less...
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Well, it's been close to a year since posting on this issue, so it's time for an update.
Oil consumption hasn't changed much that I can see. I've been keeping accurate records for hours of use, fuel consumption and somewhat less accurate oil use measurements...
Anyone have good experiences with a handpump oil extractors? I'm looking to purchase one mostly for small engine equipment, mowers, snowblowers, etc. This seems to be a pretty decent one...
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
wow. What is this and is it a real improvement?
http://www.troybilt.com/equipment/troybi...CFbPm7AodYi0A8g
I would say anything Troy-bilt/MTD does is not a real improvement. Yes the CFM numbers appear to be impressive for a handheld, but at the end of the day...