How to Buy a Lawn Tractor
Written by admin on August 6, 2011 – 10:45 am -The best lawn tractor? It depends on your lawn and budget Experts say the main considerations in selecting a lawn tractor are your lawn's size and slope and the obstacles you need to mow around. Keep in mind that although the names are similar, there's a big distinction between small lawn tractors and heavy-duty garden tractors -- the latter have sturdier construction for using attachments. The first step is to calculate your lawn size in acres. Remember, there are 43,580 square feet per acre. Your lawn size is probably much smaller than the total area of your lot. • Small lawns with few obstacles (0.5 to 1 acre): An inexpensive riding mower or manual-transmission lawn tractor with a single-cylinder engine of at least 14.5 horsepower works... more
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Lawn Tractor Reviews and Buying Guide
Written by admin on October 21, 2009 – 1:33 pm -For most of us a smaller lawn mower is sufficient enough in taking care of our lawns at home but anyone with a lawn of 1/2 acre or more should definitely consider buying a lawn tractor or riding mower. The cost of a quality lawn tractor has come down in price significantly over the last few years and many have added to their versatility. For just a little over $1000 you can purchase a reasonable lawn tractor that will turn your acres of lawn into a well-groomed landscape. One of the reasons for their newfound affordability is that they are now carried at stores like Home Depot, Lowes and Sears. The increased volume of sales has allowed the manufacturers of these lawn tractors to lower prices and market them to the masses. Many owners say they... more
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Prevent Lawn Mower Repairs
Written by admin on September 11, 2009 – 11:56 pm -If you live in an area where you use your lawn mower seasonally, then there are some requirements for spring use and winter storage. Spring: When you first get your lawn mower out of storage for the first mowing of spring, check your service or owner's manual for procedures. You can take your lawn mower into a shop for general maintenance or perform this yourself. If you do not have a manual here are some general tips to follow: 1. If you did not drain the fuel before storage you should do that now. Condensation can build up in the fuel tank during winter months diluting your fuel. 2. Disconnect the sparkplug. Drain the oil from your engine. There should be a drain plug underneath the mower. 3. When the oil has drained replace the drain plug... more
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