I once bought a $700 Honda lawnmower. It had a bent crank...took all summer
to get the dealer to fix it. Then I realized that the thing was geared to
the gait of really short person and was so slow I couldn't use it.
Basically gave it away to a short person.
THEN I bought a very used 4' wide made in USA Ransom Bobcat walkbehind!!
This summer I had to replace the engine....after years of service. But, man
that mower is indestructable and you can jog behind it if you so desire.
Great machine.
Geoff Branch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
To: "'Frank Clarici'" <spritenut@comcast.net>
Cc: "'Dave G.'" <dmg@bossig.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 10:17 AM
Subject: RE: LBC vs grass cutter...
> Every time I see new lawn/garden power equipment, featuring OHV/twin
> cams/cup holders and enough horsepower to run a Spridget (just to cut
> the frickin' GRASS!!!), I thank GOD that I still have the same equipment
> I acquired 20 to 47 years ago, to maintain my 10 acres of lawn, field &
> woods. It's all made in the USA, from a time in history when that
> actually MEANT something. Sure, I have to spend a few extra minutes to
> lubricate and check everything, before I put it to work....but they
> ALWAYS start quickly and get the job done right.
> I change oil at regular intervals, service air cleaners at regular
> intervals, keep blades sharp and/or properly adjusted (reels), and
> anything else that's needed. Also, I never let any of my machinery sit
> outside, when not in service. It's saved me PLENTY of money, over the
> years, with which to spend on FUN stuff, like Spridgets.......speaking
> of which; it sure will be nice when "driving season" is finally upon us,
> again, and we can talk about SPRIDGETS, for a change.
> Bud Osbourne
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