NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #1/NN_1993_1.iso/spool/misc/consumer/21537

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From: [e-mail] (Spencer Kantor)
Subject: Need Recommendations for Riding Mowers
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 93 22:54:20 GMT
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Having decided that time on the golf course is much more valuably spent
than time pushing a lawn mower I'm considering purchasing a riding mower.
Having never owned (or even used) one before I'm seeking whatever
information people can offer regarding manufacturers, features, etc.

I have about 7/8 of an acre to mow, all flat and fairly accessible (there's
a fence to contend with in the backyard).  A mulching mower is a necessity
for both environmental and governmental reasons; it's expected our county will
soon be banning the pick-up of grass clippings.  We're not lawn
perfectionists so I don't need a lot of bells and whistles, just a well
constructed, reliable mower.

My neighbor bought (last summer) a Sears 12.5 HP, 6 speed mower with a
mulching deck which he says worked flawlessly.  My push mower is a Sears
craftsman that has worked flawlessly for 9 years except for general
maintenance (changing oil, air filter, plug, blade sharpening, etc).
Does anyone have experience with Sears riding mowers, or any other brand
for that matter.

PLEASE NO SEARS WARS...YES THEY HAVE THEIR PROBLEMS BUT I'M ONLY INTERESTED
IN THEIR MOWERS.

Any suggestions on other manufacturers, features, etc. would be appreciated.


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Spencer Kantor
Bell Communications Research

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