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    No More Oil Changes For Mowers?

    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...
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    Need to Replace 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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    Need to Replace 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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    Need to Replace Snow Thrower

    Originally Posted By: 1 FMF 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...
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    Need to Replace Snow Thrower

    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...
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    Need to Replace Snow Thrower

    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...
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    Need to Replace Snow Thrower

    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...
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    Generators-Seeking hard solid insider info

    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...
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    Large rear wheels on push mowers

    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...
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    New Briggs oiling schedule

    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...
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    New Yamaha EF2000iS inverter Generator Oil Issue

    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...
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    New Yamaha EF2000iS inverter Generator Oil Issue

    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...
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    New Yamaha EF2000iS inverter Generator Oil Issue

    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...
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    Oil Extractor -Hand Pump - Anyone use??

    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...
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    axial lawn blower?

    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...
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    Pass up used Toro 221Q?

    I have a chance to buy a used Toro 221Q, the last production year of the R-Tek 141 cycle. Its in near perfect condition, only used 1 season. Should I avoid and purchase a new Toro 721 with the 212cc Chinese Loncin? My gut tells me the 221 will be better long term. I tested the new Honda HS720...
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    2 stroke oil?

    Originally Posted By: Ope_Freak Originally Posted By: sky06 hey guys.. my stash of 2 stroke oil is getting a little bit low.. I have been running the echo 2 stroke oil.. but i have been thinking of switching to either royal purple or amsoil? or should i try motul 2 stroke oil? Has anyone...
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    2 stroke oil?

    Originally Posted By: sky06 hey guys.. my stash of 2 stroke oil is getting a little bit low.. I have been running the echo 2 stroke oil.. but i have been thinking of switching to either royal purple or amsoil? or should i try motul 2 stroke oil? Has anyone ran royal purple or amsoil in...
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    small engine winterizing advice

    I put Sta-Bil in gas container immediately after filling it up (no ethanol), so all my engines are treated basically all the time. I also run the gas dry in all my OPE, no it doesnt take long, because towards the end of the mowing/snowthrowing seasons I'm careful about how much gas I'm putting...
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    First time gas power washer owner....?

    Originally Posted By: 1foxracing Originally Posted By: Ope_Freak I've read that a vertical shaft driven power washer is not as efficent or long lasting as vertical shaft So should I buy a vertical shaft or vertical shaft pressure washer...
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