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I DETEST mowers that run full throttle all the time, and if you let go of the handle the engine shuts off! I thought everybody removed the cable that goes to the kill switch so the thing will stay running? And on riders, the kill switch on the seat gets bolted shut. (ready for the assault on my character now for bypassing some government mandated safety device)
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My brother is still cutting his lawn with the Snapper my dad bought in 1978. It is on it's second Briggs however!
I bought a used mower off Craigs List. Simple push mower with a 6.5 Tecumseh (sp?). New plug, carb cleaned, and fresh oil. Starts first pull every time. Not bad for 40 bucks.
If I was buying new, Toro or Honda.
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I DETEST mowers that run full throttle all the time, and if you let go of the handle the engine shuts off! I thought everybody removed the cable that goes to the kill switch so the thing will stay running? And on riders, the kill switch on the seat gets bolted shut. (ready for the assault on my character now for bypassing some government mandated safety device) You're a bad man!  How'd I do?
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I got a Husquvarna I like a lot. It rolls with a 5hp Honda.
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I DETEST mowers that run full throttle all the time, and if you let go of the handle the engine shuts off! I thought everybody removed the cable that goes to the kill switch so the thing will stay running? And on riders, the kill switch on the seat gets bolted shut. (ready for the assault on my character now for bypassing some government mandated safety device) On a push mower, instead of removing cable's, I use a plastic wire tie closed far enough to make small-ish loop but still big enough that I can easily slide it up over and back down off the kill switch bail on the handle.
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Best push lawnmower ...
One my wife pushes.
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I thought only guys in San Francisco got behind a 25 year old lawnboy?
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My son-in-law hooked us up with a John Deere walk behind. It is electric start, a 190 cc engine, one lever height adjustment, and either mulches, bags, or discharges. It is self propelled, variable speed........ my wife loves it.  I have a Sears hydrostatic tractor.  John Deere
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I got a Husquvarna I like a lot. It rolls with a 5hp Honda. That sounds like a great, reliable machine. But prob a bit pricey. For a cheap , running machine, I've had good luck with MTD Not Honda reliable, but usually 1/2 the cost.
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TORO Super Recycler ![[Linked Image]](http://media.toro.com/PublishingImages/ProductCatalog440X510/20092-Personal-Pace-3-in-1co2338_wpm_20092_r.jpg) I only mulch with this one, and did not buy the bagging system which saves a few bucks. Has been running strong for years. I shopped the chit out of mowers, and this one came out on top. I have this one as well....best mulching mower I've used. Cutting height adjustment design could be better, but it works. Starts first pull every time.
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I have two brothers in the landscape maintenance business as well as a cousin and some good friends. I always get free hand-me-down mowers from my brothers. I mow one very small lawn so it doesn't much matter to me. I had a Honda for 15 years and I currently have a Toro (piece of junk). I see what the buy and and ask them about the mowers and preferences. To a man, they all say that the Tru-cut is the best. It is one of the few mowers that will do a good job on turf lawns as well as regular bermuda and fescues. Myself, I always preferred the Sensations and Bobcats but I don't even know if they are made anymore. If I had a bigger lawn and didn't have a son at home, I might get a nicer mower. Since you were talking about 'upgrading' I thought I would throw out the Tru-cut. They are the Rolls Royce of walk behind mowers and priced accordingly. http://www.trucutmower.com/images/C2151HP/C2151%20Cover%20Shot.ltshadow_large.jpg
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Consumer Reports rated the Honda HRX2172HXA as #1 (scored 83 out of 100), the Toro Super Recycler 20092 as #2 (81 out of 100), the Honda HRR216K7VXA as #3 (79 out of 100), the Toro Super Bagger 20194, the Toro Super Bagger 20192, and the Honda HRX2172VKA all tied for #4 (78 out of 100), and the Honda HRR216K7VKA as #5 (77 out of 100). Wow I didnt know you read anything other than playgirl magazine and hardcore gay erotica.
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TORO Super Recycler I only mulch with this one, and did not buy the bagging system which saves a few bucks. Has been running strong for years. I shopped the chit out of mowers, and this one came out on top. Looks like this is the one! I went and looked at the Hondas today and I am too tall, I would have to mow with my hands down by my waist or hunch over, it just didnt feel right. I found a Super Recycler with the Personal Pace system for $500 even, I plan on having it a LONG damn time Thanks everybody! Drummond
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6 weeks ago I bought a new Toro from Home Depot. It's self propelled, front wheel drive, larger rear wheels, recycles clippings to mulch, has a 6.75 hp Briggs, and is no choke and no prime, and it starts on the first pull. It's got a hose receptacle on the deck for washing underneath the mower. It's the best mower I've had, bar none. $299 out the door. Comes with a bag too, if you wanna catch your clippings. I like using it so much...that I water the crap out of my grass just so I can cut it. sounds like the one i bought from the local dealer here a few weeks ago but would have to look to make sure mine has the same size engine as yours but all the details including price(i paid $325 to the local guy) are inline with mine.....only had it a short time but so far i like it.....only time it took more than one pull to start was the very first time when i bought it.....
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Well, which one did you end up getting? I was in the shop today getting a new wheel for my POS Toro and was reminded of this thread. They had a nice Tru-cut and a Honda. I'm thinking I will milk this Toro a little longer. It uses one tank of oil per tank of gas so its days are numbered!
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My five year old Toro was parked under my boat all winter.
Pulled it out, gave the priming bulb fifteen pumps and it started on the first pull
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I think mine is the best. It's powered by the wife.
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Well got tired of working on my 26 year old Murray with a 5hp Briggs Quantum motor everytime I needed it to work. Both Lowes and Tractor Supply offer a 21" cut with 11" rear wheels side discharge and or rear bagger powered by the 160 cc Honda smooth& quiet statrts easy and is easy on the gas.$250.00 Only $30 more than the same with the Briggs. Don't need ear muffs to run the SOB. Magnum Man
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TORO Super Recycler I only mulch with this one, and did not buy the bagging system which saves a few bucks. Has been running strong for years. I shopped the chit out of mowers, and this one came out on top. +1.....I have this one.....great mower
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While my riding mower is in the shop, I've been using a 38 yr old Sensation...Sure cuts nice although not too wide.
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