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they are uncomfortable re: no shocks.Besides the sidewalks are not looked after properly either.

scooters go way faster and r higher quality comfort than a mower

2006-04-30 12:10:06 by heftylady2u

AMP Rider by Ariens, an all-electric riding lawn mower, which delivers as much drive and cutting power as a conventional gas-powered riding mower ...

Just purchased a riding lawn mower. Have wanted one of those babies for quite some time and I scrimped and saved for 2 years in order to purchase it. I have a medium sized yard and the walk behind was getting real old.

Now my neighbors are complaining that it is too loud and they want to ban it from the neighborhood. They sent a petition around and even our good friends signed it. They all have electric mowers and said that mine is an abdomination. They've accused me of not being "green." Since when are lawn mowers not green?

Since the global warming crisis began. If I were you, I would be sure to mow your lawn at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. JK. But seriously, you must live in one of the coastal states or in a very liberal neighborhood. Your neighbors sound like self-righteous jerks. You have my sympathy.

2008-09-18 12:40:11 by metallic moment

Price: $110.36 $56.99

Includes power battery cables, remote, back-up hand crank and safety hook
Attaches to ball mount or a flat surface with plate
12-volt portable winch with remote and hand crank

I have a Montgomery Wards Riding Lawn Mower its an 8 Horse Power Electric Start Model # ZYJ-1408 Serial # 37X-1479. Can anyone tell me what year it was built, what company made it and the size or number of the V Belt that runs the mower deck.
Thanks

Sears made by Toro mid 80's and just take the belt off and buy same size except inch shorter to allow for stretch.

2007-05-01 20:18:19 by grandaddy_2

Price: $249.99

60% easier to push than other reel mowers, patent-pending InertiaDrive
Reel delivers twice as much cutting power to blast through tough spots that would jam other reel mowers
Exclusive StaySharp Cutting System cuts grass without blades touching for long-lasting performance without costly annual blade sharpening

Gas?
Electric?
Push mower?
Riding mower?

Which one do you feel is the most practical for you, and which one is the best for the environment?

I bought a house out in the country a few years ago and let the grass grow. It is like a meadow now. Why have short grass when you can look out the window and watch the deer and rabbits?

2007-07-25 22:07:13 by Amy L

The riding lawn mower is a craftsman 10 HP 30" deck
Electric Start

The model number is 502-270-110

And the mfg date is 98055

The asking price is $275

The mower appears to be a little rusty, it started up ok I guess, I have no knowledge whatsoever on lawn mowers though.

What I want to know is,

1) What year is this model, I can't tell from the mfg date...

2) Is this a good deal?

Thank you so so much for all your help guys, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for your honest reply. My lawn is big and it really bothers me when I have to cut it. What price do you think I should ask for it?
Also if everyone else could give me an honest reply too I would appreciate it. If its not worth it tell me, I work hard for my money and I don't want to waste it.

That's a fair price as long as the mower is in good shape but not anything to write home about. If the mower were in excellent shape I'd say yeah get it.
You should test it out. Make sure it doesn't smoke when it's running. Check the tires. Belts and pulleys...I wouldn't expect them to be new but not worn out either.
Make sure the steering is not loose. The deck doesn't rattle bad etc...all these things cost money to replace. You can spend more money repairing a worn out mower than if you just bought an inexpensive new one.
How old is the battery...that's another 30 bucks. See what I mean? Does the starter grind when you crank it? $30 for a new one
Belts can run up to 100 bucks for a set...same for tires. Blades can be expensive ($20-50).if one of these things is a bit worn okay but if it looks like several items are worn out...let it go.
Sears/craftsman mowers are good, especially if it's got a briggs & stratton motor. Tecumseh engines not so good.
I've had a couple of them. My first one lasted 20 years and it got USED a lot.
Don't mean to scare you off. Just giving you a heads up on what to look for.....good luck

PS, I don't know how old it is..probably made May 05, 1998 If so, thats getting kinda old.
Craftsman mowers went from silver to green about 5 or 6 years ago, if I recall correctly. If it's not green at least I'd say it's getting too old. Unless you've got some mechanical skills.

edit: almost any functioning riding mower is worth $200...but figure on basic maintenance only and just ride it until it falls apart. If you get 2 or even 3 seasons out of it consider yourself lucky. Blades and belts, batteries, oil changes, spark plugs, etc are usually easy to replace. If you can't do it yourself be cautious of repair shops...once you start down that road you'll wind up screwed in the end...I guarantee it.

2009-04-28 17:06:14 by Ankit