+1 on the Snapper. I have a 21 inch self propelled, that is 18 years old
and out mows the newish Honda a neighbor gave me. The bag alone is worth
keeping the old girl around. The only issue I've had with it is the exhaust
valve seat was a tad undersized and would slip, causing me to lose all
compression. Once I figured it out, I staked that sucker in place with a
punch. That was about 15 years ago, and it's a Briggs engine.
It's also wicked fast in "high" gear, which is one of the major reasons I
bought it. I walk fast and can barely keep up. The shop guys were
hysterical when I asked about the fastest mower in the shop. I didn't want
to spend on a riding mower (thread content) and this self propelled worked
out great.
Jack
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From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Scarbrough
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 4:30 AM
To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] best residential mower
The best mower is a cheap Snapper you bought off of Craigslist. Easy
to fix when it breaks, relatively cheap parts, and lots of excuses to
sit out in the shop and tinker while you sip a beverage.
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