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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
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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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