Subject: Re: Riding Mower Question? From: Rev Chuck <cdub@-REMOVE_THIS-erols.com> Organization: Diabolists for Social Responsibility Date: Sun, 16 May 99 18:33:39 Message-ID: <MOD$990515.14520@rec.gardens.ecosystems> References: <MOD$990514.25826@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
Avoid MTD. The rider I owned was a lemon. Ignition system only
worked whenever the unit was fresh out of the repair shop. Ate
a blade drive belt every time I mowed. Traded it in for an
11 hp Poulan, no problems in five years.
J T Fowler wrote: > > My old lawn mower is rapidly dying and I've > purchased a > one acre piece of ground and will build a new home > soon... > > SO, I have decided to purchase my "first" riding > lawn mower. > > I have looked at John Deere, Sears, Home Depot and > Lowe's. > They all look the same (except for size of > course).... AND > they all seem to be powered by either a Briggs and > Stratton engine > or a Kohler engine. > > Some are a single cylinder and a couple with 2 > cylinders. > > I would appreciate any opinions on which offers > the "best price/value" > and low maintenance options.... I would hate to > make the wrong decision > when spending that much money on a lawn mower... > > THANKS!! > > J T Fowler - Florida
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