This Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower has a slightly higher torque than the 37066, but all of the features are similar with the exception that it does not have an electric start. A nice lawn mower for suburban lawns.

Other than that this lawn mower is 22 inches wide suitable for most urban lawns and still small enough to be easily stored when not in use. It also has 12-inch high rear wheels which makes it a bit easier to maneuver, especially when the rear grass catcher is full of grass.

This particular lawn mower is available in all states with the exception of California. It does not meet California emission standards.  There are mixed reviews of this lawn mower with some people really liking it, while others identified that the control bar was uncomfortable, especially after an afternoon lawn mowing. This is probably not an issue for consumers with average size lawns.

Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower 37068 – Specifications:

• Self-propelled front-wheel drive
• 22-inch wide deck
• 700 series Briggs and Stratton engine, 7 foot-pounds of torque
• 12-inch rear high wheels
• 97 pounds weight

Engine: This Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower comes with a 700 series Briggs and Stratton engine delivering 7-foot pounds of torque.

Propulsion: This Craftsman has a front-wheel drive system.

Warranty: This Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower comes with the standard Sears warranty.

Features:

• Variable speed front wheel drive system
• Rear door interlock to allow one handbag removal operation
• Mulch, grass catcher, and side discharge

Description of the Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower

Operators of this lawn mower can also adjust the cutting height to several heights for optimum mulching or grass catching. It comes with the usual mulch, grass catcher, and side discharge options and a variable speed system that allows you to set the speed to your walking style or to the thickness of the grass that you are cutting.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store, however, if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or make any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straightforward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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This Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower is available in the United States in all states with the exception of California. It does not meet California emission requirements, which are among the most stringent in the world for pollution control.

Reviews of this lawn mower are mixed with some owners very satisfied while others are unhappy about plastic parts that are wearing out prematurely. They compare to older machines that were much more sturdy.

Other than that this is a full-featured machine with an electric key start, front wheel drive machine with variable speed control to match your walking speed. It cuts a 22-inch wide swath which will make short work of most lawns without having the trouble of taking up a lot of space in your garage. It is 92 pounds in weight, so you may need a hand to remove it from your car’s trunk or from the trailer depending on how you get it home.

Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower 37066 – Specifications:

• 675 series Briggs and Stratton engine, 6.75 pounds torque
• 22-inch cutting width
• 3 in one – mulching, bagging and discharge out the side
• 92 pounds weight

Engine: This Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower has a 675 series Briggs and Stratton engine, 6.75 pounds torque engine

Propulsion: This lawn mower comes with a self-propelled front-wheel drive system

Warranty: This Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower comes with a standard Sears warranty

Features:

• Front-wheel drive system
• Key start system
• Variable speed to match your walking speed
• Dust blocker grass catcher bag

Description of the Craftsman Front Wheel Drive 22″ Lawn Mower

This craftsman lawn mower has a 3-way system – mulching, grass catching, and side discharge to give you all of the options that you need when cutting your lawn.  Many people are now into mulching, however, when the grass gets too long, you can always switch to the grass catcher or side discharge.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store, however, if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or make any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straightforward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower model 37109 comes with a 175 cc engine of the Briggs and Stratton variety. This is the work horse of the Craftsman series of lawn mowers for Sears and has been the engine of choice for many years. This rear wheel drive lawn mower has a 3 in one system for bagging your grass clippings, spreading them across your lawn or mulching the clippings to fertilize your lawn. The grass catcher is in the back providing more room to navigate around garden obstacles.

The grass catcher bag is 2.5 bushels and comes with a dust blocker to protect you from blowing dust picked up by the lawn mower and blown into the bag.  The wheels are ball bearing providing many years of service. This is a rear wheel drive lawn mower with a 21 inch wide cutting swath. See below for more features.

Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37109 – Specifications:

• Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)
• 21 in. 3-in-1 hi-vac deck – allows bagging, mulching and side discharging
• 2.5 bushel capacity rear bag with Dust Blocker (Craftsman exclusive)
• 8 in. front and 9 in. rear ball bearings wheels

Engine: This Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower comes with a Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc engine

Propulsion: This Craftsman lawn mower is  Self propelled with rear wheel drive for superior control

Warranty: This model of lawn mower has a 2 year residential, 1 year commercial warranty

Features:

• Self propelled with rear wheel drive for superior control
• Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system
• Precision Cut mowing system
• Single point height adjustment with six positions
• Front deck handle
• Mulch plug included

Description of the Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower

Adjust the cutting height from a single position to one of six positions giving you the option to pick the optimum height for your lawn. This is a great little lawn mower for consumers with easy storage characteristics and lawn care capabilities.

Based on 5 reviews that we found for the Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower it is an excellent purchase. Consumers seemed to be really happy with their purchase and the performance of the lawn mower. What are your comments about this machine?

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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The Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37108 comes with a 175 cc Briggs and Stratton engine, the workhorse of the Sears lawn mowers for many years.  It is a 3-in-1 system allowing bagging, mulching, and side discharge of the grass clippings giving you lots of options when cutting your grass.

The grass catcher bag is 2.5 bushels in capacity and comes with a dust blocker to protect you from the dust that is sometimes picked up by the lawn mower in dry dusty conditions. This dust blocker will also stop small objects from penetrating through the bag as well.  Propulsion is via the rear wheels which are 9-inch ball-bearing wheels. The grass-catching bag on bag provides an excellent counterbalance to the weight of the lawn mower.

Although only 21 inches wide, this lawn mower is fine for most consumers with an average-sized lawn and it is also easy to store since it has a 21-inch wide footprint and the handles also fold for easy storage in compact spaces. Read below for more features.

Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37108 – Specifications:

• Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)
• 21 in. 3-in-1 hi-vac deck – allows bagging, mulching, and side discharge
• 2.5-bushel capacity rear bag with Dust Blocker (Craftsman exclusive)
• 8 in. front and 9 in. rear ball bearings wheels

Engine: This Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive lawn mower comes with a Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc engine.

Propulsion: This Craftsman Lawn Mower is a rear-wheel drive type lawn mower

Warranty: This 2-year residential, 1-year commercial warranty

Features:

• Self-propelled with rear-wheel drive for superior control
• Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system
• Precision Cut mowing system
• Single-point height adjustment with six positions
• Front deck handle
• Mulch plug included

Description of the Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37108

This Craftsman lawn mower comes with a single-point adjustment system to allow you to pick one of six positions for your grass-cutting height. There is also a mulch plug as well if you do not want to capture the grass clippings or spread them on the lawn. This rear-wheel drive lawn mower is an excellent choice for many consumers.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or make any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

The Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 88776 comes with pivot wheels on the front which makes it much easier to navigate around various obstacles in your lawn without having to stop or lift the mower to change direction. It is self propelled with a rear wheel drive and comes with a 190 cc engine. This is considered to be a really flexible machine to mow your lawn.

This is a 3 in 1 cutting mower with mulching, side discharge and bagging capabilities. A nice feature is the electric start with a key, which makes it very easy for consumers to start their machine without having to be concerned about pulling the starter chord. The cutting height can be adjusted using one leaver across a range of one inch to 3 and one half inch height, which is pretty standard across the industry.

Another neat feature of this Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″  lawn mower is that the handles fold down which makes it easier to store if you are tight for room in your garage or storage shed. There are also 6 forward speeds to allow you to pick the speed that is right for you. Read below for a full set of specifications and features.

Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 88776 – Specifications:

• Cutting Deck Style: 3 in 1
• Item Weight (lbs.): 105.0 lbs.
• Blade:Cut Width: 21 in.
• Speeds, Forward: 6
• Motor CC: 190 cc*
• Electric Start: Yes
• Engine Power: 8.75 torque rating (190cc*)
• Wheels & Tires:Front: 7 in. Rear: 9 in.
• Cutting Height Adj. Type: One lever
• Deck Cut Width: 21 in.
• Cutting Range: 1 to 3-1/2 in.

Engine: This Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower motor generates 8.75 torque rating (190cc*)

Propulsion: This Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower is a Rear wheel drive propulsion system

Warranty: This General Warranty is a  2 year limited warranty

Features:

• Cutting Mode: Mulch, Bag, Discharge
• Type: Power Propelled
• Overall Color: Black/gold
• Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
• Tread Pattern: Zag
• Wheel Bearings: Rear
• Cutting Deck Type: Dome
• Propulsion Type: Power Propelled
• Starter Type: Key
• Throttle Adjustment: Remote
• Has EZ Oil Fill/Drain With Dipstick: Yes
• Lubrication System: Pressurized
• Air Filter Type: Foam
• Power:Type: Gas
• Handles: Fold For Easy Storage: Yes
• Setup Requirements: Some assembly required

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower with out first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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Green Lawns with Green Methods is the new approach to lawn care. There is a new trend taking place in many localities were they are doing away with pesticides and the use of any chemicals to control weeds and grow nice green lawns. What is the average gardener to do in this new situation? How does the average consumer maintain their lawn, control the weeds and keep their lawn lush and healthy?

Well it turns out to be relatively easy. All it takes is the following and I will expand later in this post:

• Water your lawn on a regular basis
• Add fertilizer at least four times a year, without the pesticides
• Cut your lawn at least weekly
• Allow your lawn to grow longer during dry periods
• Never cut your lawn really short
• Never cut more than an inch at a time
• Routinely pull weeds each week from your lawn

Green Lawns with Green Methods

Here is some more detail about each of these suggestions.

Water your lawn on a regular basis

Always water your lawn for at least an hour once a week or at least an inch of water to make sure that the roots receive sufficient water to help them grow deeper. You can place a small can were you are watering to make sure that you are delivering sufficient water to your lawn.

Add fertilizer at least four times a year, without the pesticides

There are still some fertilizers that offer pesticides mixed in with them to kill off the weeds and fertilize the grass. However more and more cities and towns are making them illegal, so the best way to combat weeds is to make sure that you have a very healthy lawn so that weeds cannot get a foot hold in your lawn. Fertilize at least 4 times a year and use the correct fertilizer for each season of the year to make sure you have a green lawn.
Cut your lawn at least weekly

Your lawn should be cut more often rather than waiting until it gets too long. At the most you should be cutting no more than an inch of grass each time, otherwise it shocks the lawn too much. Also a sharp blade is very important. A sharp blade cuts while a dull blade tears the grass and makes it tougher for the grass to be healthy.

Allow your lawn to grow longer during dry periods

If you are going through a dry period, allowing your lawn to grow a bit longer is better to provide more protection for the roots and preventing the ground from drying out. Set your lawn mower higher so that the grass can grow longer and still cut no more than an inch at a time.
Never cut your lawn really short

Some people like to cut their lawn really short, however this makes it more susceptible to drying out, weeds and damage. If you really want the lawn short, then water more often and spread your fertilizer so that it goes on well spread out to avoid burning.
Never cut more than an inch at a time

We have emphasized this several times. It is more important to cut the lawn more often and just trim it instead of allowing it to grow long and cutting two or more inches off at a time.

Routinely pull weeds each week from your lawn

One of the impacts of no pesticides for weeds is that you have more weeds. I take five minutes each week and walk the lawn to dig out any weeds that I see. I started in the spring and there seemed to be a lot of weeds to dig out especially dandelions. Now when I walk the lawn there is only maybe 3 or 4 weeds that I find and have to pull out. There are special tools you can purchase to make it easy to get the root and all out or you can just use a sharp chisel to do the same thing.

Hope this post helps people maintain their lawns. We welcome other ideas as well so leave your comments for our readers.

Lawn mower service is something most people do not think about until they use their lawn mowers for the first time in the spring. The spring time is the time of year that lawns are growing. Consumers as well as lawn maintenance companies are preparing their equipment for the coming summer season. It is a good time to perform basic maintenance on lawn mowers and make sure they are ready for the coming season.

We have included a number of items to include on your lawn mower maintenance checklist. There are also some general guidelines that everyone should consider when doing maintenance on their lawn mowers .

Lawn Mower Service – Maintenance Checklist

• Change the oil in your lawn mowers engine
• Clean the spark plug and re-gap, change the spark plug if required.
• Clean the deck of the lawn mower on top as well as underneath
• Check the lawn mowers blade and sharpen if necessary
• Look for any loose attachments and tighten as required
• Check engine mounting bolts and tighten if required
• Fill the gas tank with clean fresh gasoline
• Check for leaking fuel and repair as needed
• Review the safe operating guidelines in your lawn mowers manual

General Services Guidelines

• Never run an engine indoors or in the poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage. Replace blade with the original equipment and manufacturers blade only. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!
• Lawnmower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working conditions.

Lawn Mower Service – Safety Guidelines

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the lawn mower  for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the lawn mower.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shields are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components. Replace immediately with original equipment manufactures parts only. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!
• Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
• Check fuel line, tank, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. The improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
• To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine can cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Safe handling of gasoline;

• To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on your self or on your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or in a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove  gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from the gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank container opening at all times until filling is complete. Do not use a nozzle block open device.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Never  refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
• Never remove gas cap or refuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fueled expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move it to another area. Wait five minutes before starting the engine.
• Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

This Craftsman 21 190cc Rear-Bag Push Lawn Mower comes with a  21″ wide cutting deck that is suitable for most suburban lawns, yet small enough to be easily stored in your garage or shed without taking up a lot of room. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton 190cc engine that is the work horse of all Craftsman lawn mowers.  It also comes with a Rear-Bag grass catcher if you want to collect the clippings. It also can be used as a mulcher  or just blow the clippings onto the lawn.  This particular model is a push type lawn mower.

Unfortunately this model is only available in Canada. It weighs 75 pounds and has large 11 inch tires on the rear to support the weight of the rear grass catcher bag. These large wheels make it easier to maneuver around corners and shrubs.

The Craftsman 21 190cc Rear-Bag Push Lawn Mower comes with a 2 year warranty. You can also adjust it to one of six height positions and the rear bag  comes with a dust blocker to protect  you from dust and small objects when you are using the grass catcher.

Craftsman 21 190cc Rear-Bag Push Lawn Mower – Specifications:

• 6.75 torque 190cc Briggs & Stratton Gold Series engine
• Only available in CA
• 7″ front and 11″ rear tires for maneuvering on all types of terrains
• 21″ 3-in-1 precision cutting deck
• Weight: 75 lbs

Engine: 6.75 torque 190cc Briggs & Stratton Gold Series engine

Propulsion: This Craftsman 21″190cc machine is a rear-bag push lawn mower

Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Features:

• Ready start starting system
• Dual height adjusters with six positions
• EZ-attach Rear bagger with dust blocker reduces the amount of dust while moving
• Mulch plug to recycle clippings and encourage a healthier lawn
• Front deck handle to clean easier
• Engine power values are as rated by the engine manufacturer
• Color: Red/Gray/Black
• 2-year limited warranty

Reviews

We noted that this particular lawn mower has 7 positive reviews at the time or writing with one negative review from someone who had trouble starting their lawn mower.

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Craftsman 21 190cc – Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

One of the most important parts of your lawn mower, next to the engine is the blade. A sharp well maintained blade will ensure a clean cut on your grass. A clean cut will not only provide a nicer look to your lawn after it is cut, your lawn will be healthier as well. Dull blades tend to tear the blades of grass rather than cut them. Torn blades do not look as nice as sharp ends that have been cut off. They are more susceptible to disease and insects as well which can lead to long term problems with your lawn. Lawn Mower Blade Care is important.

Also blades with nicks out of them may become unbalanced and place unnecessary stress on the engine. If your blade as nicks out of the cutting service, you should really replace the blade with a brand new blade specifically designed for your lawn mower.

Blade Care

Periodically inspect the blade  for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when  necessary. Follow the steps below for blade inspection and service:

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
• Tip lawn mower on its side  making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up
• Remove the bolt and the blade bell  support which hold the blade and blade adapter to the engine crankshaft
• Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft

The blade may be re-sharpened by removing it and either grinding or filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the original bevel as possible. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the lawn mower.

It is extremely important that each cutting edge receive an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced state.

Note: improper blade balance will result in excessive vibration causing eventual damage to the engine and lawn mower. Be sure to carefully balance blade after sharpening. Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the manufacture and most will not honor warranties on blades or engines when they are not balanced properly.

Note: always removed blade from the adapter for testing balance.

Reassembling the Blade with the Lawn Mower

The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy site until it balances evenly.

• Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil
• Installing the adapter on the crankshaft with the star  away from the engine.
• Place the blade with the side marked bottom facing away from the adapter.
• Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade insert the hex bolt.
• Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed in your manual.

Above all review your manual that came with your lawn mower. The above guidelines are just that and not specific to any particular lawn mower. If you are uncomfortable or unsure about checking your lawn mowers blade or sharpening the blade, take the lawn mower into your local small engine repair shop for maintenance. You can have the oil changed at the same time and the spark plug checked also.

They will charge a nominal fee and ensure that your lawn mower will last another year and run well for you. Some people believe in just using them until they stop, then going to purchase another one, which is a really poor use of a piece of equipment.

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We decided to post the general Lawnmower General Operation that are found in many lawnmower manuals as a handy reference for our readers. The following is a long list of guidelines, that everyone should read at least once before operating a lawnmower for the first time. It is also a good refresher for anyone who is purchasing a new lawnmower and may want to brush up on operating guidelines.

Lawnmower General Operation – Read the Manual

Read the operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble your lawnmower. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

Be completely familiar with the controls in the proper use of this machine before operating it.

Your lawn mower machine is a precise piece of equipment and not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your lawnmower has been designed to perform one job: to mow the grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Lawnmower General Operation – Safety

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate your lawnmower. Children 14 years old and older should read and understand the instructions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the lawnmower’s blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

Avoid discharge of material toward buildings, sidewalks, bystanders, and the like to avoid accidents. Also, avoid disturbing material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

Keep Bystanders Away

To assist in avoiding blade contact and thrown object injury, stay in the operator’s position behind the handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

Where sturdy rough soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toe shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet.

A missing or damaged discharge cover should be in place to avoid blade contact or thrown object injuries.

Many injuries occur as a result of the lawnmower being pulled over the foot during falls caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold onto the handle of the lawnmower if you are falling; release the handle immediately.

More Safety Suggestions

Never pull the lawnmower backward towards you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from the wall or obstruction first look down and behind you to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:

• step back from the mower to fully extend your arms
• be sure you are well balanced and  surefooted
• pull the lawnmower  back, no more than halfway toward you
• repeat these steps as needed

Do not operate the lawnmower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so equipped while  starting the engine

The control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes a safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengage position when released.

Do not operate the lawnmower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.

Mow only in daylight. Walk never run

Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Safety Always Comes First

Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area. Make sure that the blade and engine have come to a complete stop.

Never operate the lawn mower without a proper trail shield,  discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate a lawnmower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

Muffler and the engine become hot and can cause burns. Do not touch.

Only use parts and accessories made for your machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

Pull cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord will pull hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or strains could result.

Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer.

Read your own lawnmower guide for specific instructions related to your lawnmower.

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Injuries to Children from Lawn Mowers are on the rise, however if you follow a few simple safety precautions these injuries are easily preventable. Adults are responsible for the safety of themselves as well as their children. The majority of accidents involve an adult. Protect our children as well. Keep them well away from operating lawn mowers to keep them safe.

In 2010, about 253,000 people were treated for lawn-mower-related injuries; nearly 17,000 of those involved children under age 19, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Lawn mower injuries are up 3% in 2010 compared to 2009.

You can easily prevent lawn mower injuries to children by keeping children inside the house. Or under direct supervision of another adult whenever a lawn mower is being used.

Keep anyone including adults away from running lawnmowers other than the operator. Create a danger zone of 20 feet around the mower. Shut the machine  down if anyone gets within that distance.

Many lawn mower  injuries require a team of doctors from various specialties to treat and repair severely damaged limbs. Many patients must go through painful reconstructive operations for months or years. They recover some semblance of their former abilities and even then it generally is not 100% recovery.

Tips to Avoid Injuries to Children from Lawn Mowers

• Children should be at least 12 years old before they operate any lawn mower and at least 16 before they are allowed to operate a riding mower.
• Instruct everyone on how to use a lawn mower.
• Children should never be passengers on riding mowers.
• Operators of mowers should wear safety shoes, not sandals.
• Keep young children at a safe distance from the area being mowed.
• Adults should pick up stones, toys, and other debris from the lawn to prevent them from becoming flying objects that could cause injury.
• Mowers should be used that have a control that stops the machine from moving forward if the handle is released.
• Never pull backward or mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary, and carefully look for others when going backward is necessary.
• Use Eye and hearing protection while mowing.
• Lawn mowers can cause serious eye injuries. Wear polycarbonate protective eye wear.

Injuries to Children from Lawn Mowers – Prevention of Injuries

It is really up to the operator to make sure that while you are operating a lawn mower you do so in a safe manner.

A significant number of “devastating injuries” occur to children and adults that can be life-changing events. Loss of a limb – hands and feet can change your life forever. Broken and dislocated bones, deep cuts, missing fingers and toes, limb amputations, burns, and eye injuries” caused by lawn mowers are just a few of the injuries that are possible.

Lawn mowers have many safety devices on them today, however many people still try to circumvent them. This is only asking for trouble and potential injury. Use common sense when running a lawn mower and if it feels unsafe, then it probably is! For more information on Lawn Mower safety, click here.

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Lawn mowers are machines and like any machine care should be taken at all times when they are being operated. This post is focused on using a lawn mower while cutting the lawn on a slope and steps you should take to protect yourself and others from an accident. Lawn Mower Slope Operation can be very dangerous at all times, however when you are on a slope trying to mow the lawn, the operator is in an awkward position and the lawn mower is also in an awkward position. This can lead to serious accidents if care is not taken. It is easy to slip and fall and the lawn mower can slide backwards if you are going up slope for example.

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes  requires extra caution and if you feel uneasy on a slope because of the angle or grade, then do not mow it. For your safety, some manuals will come with a slope gauge which you should use to help you decide on whether you should mow the slope before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15°, do not operate your lawn mower on it, since there is a high probability that you will slip and fall.

Lawn Mower Slope Operation – Do’s

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. this gives you much more control of your footing and also the lawn mower.

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Always be sure of your footing. One slip and fall can cause serious personal injury that may be made worse depending what happens to the lawn mower. If you feel you’re losing your balance, released lawn mower control immediately, which will stop the engine and blade rotating within 3 seconds.

Do Not:

Do not mow near drop offs,ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance. Better to use a weed eater than a lawn mower in these conditions.

Do not mow slopes greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge. These slopes are just too sharp to mow the lawn safely.

Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the lawn mower in the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain were you last saw them.

Keep  children away from  the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn the lawnmower off if the child enters the area.

Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the lawn mower.

Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a lawn mower.  Children 14 years old and older should read the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual. They should be trained and supervised by a parent.

Always prevent people and animals from approaching the lawn mower from the exhaust side or discharge side to avoid being hit by debris from the lawn mower.

Lawn Mower Slope Operation – Summary

These are a few simple and straightforward guidelines to help keep you and your family safe. Additional comments and suggestions are more than welcome, especially if they will keep our readers safe. Spam comments are auto deleted.

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This is another one of the Craftsman lawn mowers that comes with a lot of features and the famous Craftsman quality. This Craftsman Professional 21″ 175cc Rear Wheel Drive Lawn Mower model number 38109 is a great machines suitable for most urban consumers. Small enough to store easily, large enough to make quick work of your lawn.

Whether you want to bag the grass clippings, mulch the clippings or just spread them on the lawn, this lawn mower will do it all. The grass catcher comes with a 2.5 bushel rear bag and a dust blocker to protect you in dusty conditions. The wheels come with ball bearings ensuring a long lasting wheel set. This Craftsmen lawn mower is powered from the rear providing great flexibility to deal with just about any situation your lawn can throw at it.

The specification and feature lists follow.

Craftsman Professional 21″ 175cc Rear Wheel Drive Lawn Mower 38109 specifications:

• Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)
• 21 in. 3-in-1 hi-vac deck – allows bagging, mulching and side discharging
• 2.5 bushel capacity rear bag with Dust Blocker (Craftsman exclusive)
• 8 in. front and 9 in. rear ball bearings wheels

Engine: This Craftsman Professional  Rear Wheel Drive Lawn Mower comes with a Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)

Propulsion: Self propelled with rear wheel drive for superior control

Warranty: 2 year residential, 1 year commercial warranty

Features:

• Self propelled with rear wheel drive for superior control
• Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system
• Front deck handle
• Mulch plug included
• Precision Cut mowing system
• Single point height adjustment with six positions
• Handles Fold For Easy Storage

Description of the Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive Lawn Mower

The engine sports a ready start system, front deck handle and a mulch bag included. You can adjust the height of the lawn cutting from a single position to one of six positions.

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Sears, Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Craftsman Professional 21 Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

The Craftsman Professional 21inch Rear Wheel Drive mower is perfect for most consumers with medium size lawns. Storage is easier in smaller garages with the 21 inch deck, yet you can make quick work of your lawn without having the larger size lawn mowers.

It comes with the standard, well-known Briggs and Stratton engine, which goes forever, provided you keep up with regular maintenance. This lawn mower is self-propelled from the rear wheels, making it easy to manipulate around various landscaping in your yard.

It is also a 3 in 1 machine, meaning that you can bag the grass clippings, mulch the grass clippings or just spread them on the lawn. This is a nice little machine for both consumers and professional lawn care companies alike.

Craftsman Professional 21inch Rear Wheel Drive – Specifications:

• Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)
• Self-propelled with rear-wheel drive for superior control
• Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system
• 21 in. 3-in-1 hi-vac deck – allows bagging, mulching and side discharging
• 2.5-bushel capacity rear bag with Dust Blocker (Craftsman exclusive)
• Eight in. front and nine in. rear ball bearings wheels

Engine: This Craftsman Professional 21 inch Rear Wheel Drive lawn mower comes with a Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)

Propulsion: Self-propelled with rear-wheel drive for superior control

Warranty: 2 year residential, one year commercial warranty

Craftsman Professional 21inch Rear Wheel Drive – Features:

• Precision Cut mowing system
• Single-point height adjustment with six positions
• Front deck handle
• Mulch plug included

Description of the Craftsman Professional 21-inch Rear Wheel Drive

Adjust the height from one position to one of six height positions. This lawn mower comes with a 2.5-bushel grass catcher, which also has a dust blocker. The dust blocker will be appreciated if you ever have to cut your lawn in dusty, dry conditions since it prevents the dust from exiting out the back of the grass catcher and hitting your legs.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store; however, if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery can usually be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors, such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others, will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean, fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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The Craftsman Professional 33inch Rear Wheel Drive lawn mower may be larger than what many home owners require for their lawns, however if you have a large lawn to cut every week it will make short work of it with its 33 inch wide cutting width. Professional lawn care specialists will also appreciate its power, cutting width and maneuverability.

There is a large 2 gallon gasoline tank to keep you going for extended periods and the 33 inch deck is actually a 3 in 1 deck. You can mulch, bag or spread the grass over the lawn as needed. It is also a rear wheel drive machine with flexible caster wheels on the front to make turning easier to cut around corners and landscaping around your lawn.

This is a larger engine and therefore comes with key starting. No need to pull a chord and the manufacturer claims it is an easy start Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system. This is a craftsman lawn mower and will meet most if not all professional and non professional lawn care specialists needs.

Craftsman Professional 33inch Rear Wheel Drive – Specifications:

• Briggs and Stratton Powerbuilt™ OHV 344cc* (12.5 Torque) engine
• 33-in. heavy-duty steel 3-in-1 cutting deck with mulching or side discharge
• 2-gallon gas tank

Engine: This lawn mower comes with a Briggs and Stratton Powerbuilt™ OHV 344cc* (12.5 Torque) engine

Propulsion: This Craftsman Professional 33inch Rear Wheel Drive is Self-propelled with rear-wheel drive for superior control

Warranty: This lawn mower has two years residential, 1-year commercial warranty

Features:

• Self-propelled with rear-wheel drive for superior control
• Key Start – start with the turn of a key; no cord-pulling
• Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system, plus key start
• Twin Blade dual-timed cutting system
• Single-point height adjuster with eight cutting positions
• Front caster wheels with grease-able mandrels and 16 in. rear wheels
• Deck wash system – fast and easy clean-up
• Front headlight – increased visibility for large mowing areas
• Mulch plug included

Description of the Craftsman Professional 33inch Rear Wheel Drive lawn mower

The lawn mower comes with a number of features that are listed above. Of particular interest is the deck wash cleaning system to make easy work of cleaning the grass of the underside of your lawn mower. Maintenance of the deck in this manner will ensure a long life machine that will meet your needs for many years.

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors, such as Sears and others, will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates. Then try  starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean, fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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The Cub Cadet 550SP Lawn Mower Lawn Mower is one of the smaller lawn mowers at 19 inches is great for storing your lawn mower when not in use. You may take a bit longer cutting your lawn because of the smaller cutting width, but then it is easy to maneuver around lawn ornaments and landscaping than some of the larger machines.  If you have a small garage or limited storage, a small lawn mower is much easier to deal with.

The CC 550SP has many features, including a 173 cc engine, a 3-in-1 convertible option, and a 1.9-bushel rear bag grass catcher. The side discharge allows you to catch, mulch, or spread grass clippings on your lawn. You can easily convert from one to the other in seconds without additional tools.

Of course, the best feature is that it is self-propelled. With the rear drive single-speed propulsion system, you can make short work of your lawn and steer as you cut it. See our feature list for more features about this lawn mower.

Cub Cadet 550SP Lawn Mower – Specifications:

• 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
• 19″ steel deck
• 3-in-1 convertible cutting options
• 1″ – 3.5″ cutting height
• 1.9 bu. Rear bag grass catcher

Engine: This Cub Cadet CC 550 SP Self Propelled Lawn Mower has a 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine

Propulsion: This is a Rear-drive, single-speed lawn mower

Warranty: This Cub Cadet 550sp lawn mower has a 3-year limited residential warranty.

Features:

• Auto choke SureStart™ Guarantee
• Rear drive, single-speed
• CycloCut™ cutting system
• Single lever, 6-position height adjustment

Description: Cub Cadet CC 550 SP Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

This Cub Cadet lawn mower also has an auto choke sure start guarantee.  There is no need to set the choke; just pull the chord, and away you go. The height of your lawn mower can be adjusted to one of 6 positions with a single leaver to accommodate your lawn condition.

Most people cut their lawn short when there is a lot of rain, leaving it longer during dry conditions to protect the roots from drying out.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store; however, if you do not have the means to take them home, delivery can usually be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors, such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others, will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines, and in the wrong hands, they can cause a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in it. Never work on the lawn mower without ensuring the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates before starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass. Also, shut the engine off when you are making any other adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straightforward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you cut your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications, you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean, fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure your lawn mower lasts many years.

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The Cub Cadet CC 550ES Self Propelled Lawn Mower is a 19-inch wide lawnmower, which is 2 inches smaller than the average lawnmower, however, this makes it ideal for storage and getting around smaller places. It will take you a bit longer to cut your lawn, however, the storage issue more than makes up for it.

The Cub Cadet CC 550ES Self Propelled Lawn Mower comes with the normal 3 in 1 capability – mulch – rear bag – side discharge. Convert easily and quickly between modes depending on preference and cutting conditions. As with most lawn mowers, you will find that longer grass is better bagged and disposed of vs. trying to mulch long grass. Short grass is much better for mulching.

Depending on the desired grass height, you can adjust the height of the cut from 1 inch to 3.5 inches using a single lever to adjust all four wheels. This lawnmower is also a rear-wheel-drive lawn mower with only a single speed set for the average walking speed.

The Cub Cadet 550ES Lawn Mower is a great little lawn mower that will meet the needs of most consumers and even with the 2 inches smaller deck size, you will find that storage is that much easier with this size of the machine.

Cub Cadet 550ES Lawn Mower – Specifications:

• 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
• 19″ steel deck
• 3-in-1 convertible cutting options
• 1″ – 3.5″ Cutting Height
• 7″/8″ Front / Rear tires
• 1.9 bushel rear bag capacity

Engine: This CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower has a173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine

Propulsion: This CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower is  Rear-drive, single-speed

Warranty: The CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower offers a 3-year limited residential warranty.

Features:

• Electric Start
• Rear-drive, single speed
• CycloCut™ cutting system
• Single lever, 6-position height adjustment

Description of the CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower

This particular lawnmower also comes with an electric starter, so no need to pull the chord to start the engine. The rear-wheel drive system on this lawnmower is only a single speed system and a little more difficult to control. with front wheel drive all you need to do to turn corners is left the front wheels slightly to disengage them from the ground to change directions. With rear wheel systems you must disengage the drive by letting the drive lever go and then turn the lawnmower on sharp corners. For slight corners, you can continue with the drive in operation and turn the corner in the normal mode.

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however, if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawnmower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge. Do not point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects ejected from the lawnmower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass. Or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawnmower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawnmower is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawnmower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawnmower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawnmower will last for many years.

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The Cub Cadet CC 46 ES Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is a front-wheel drive lawn mower with variable speed control that lets you adjust the speed of the lawn mower to your pace or to the conditions you are dealing with. The Cub Cadet 46ES Lawn Mower comes with a 21-inch steel deck. You can make quick work of most urban lawns and choose between one of three cutting options.

Collect the grass clippings in the rear bag 2.3-bushel bagger, mulch them, or spread them on the lawn with the side discharge. Note that if you let your lawn get too long, mulching does not work as well as you might expect. If this happens, cut and bag your grass clippings and run over the lawn again with the mulching option. Cut your lawn often so it does not get too long for mulching.

Operators can adjust the height from 1 inch to 3.75 inches, allowing you to cut your lawn to the desired height. These features and others we will discuss later in this post make this a great lawn mower.

Cub Cadet 46ES Lawn Mower – Specifications:

• 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
• 21″ steel deck
• 3-in-1 convertible cutting options
• 1″ – 3.75″ Cutting height adjustment
• 8″/8″ front/rear wheels
• 2.3 bu. rear bag

Engine: This front wheel drive lawn mower is powered by a 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine

Propulsion: The Cub Cadet 46ES Lawn Mower has a front-wheel drive, variable-speed propulsion system

Warranty: The CC 46ES Self-Propelled Mower offers a 3-year limited residential warranty

Features:

• Electric Start
• Front-wheel drive, variable speed
• CycloCut™ cutting system
• Single lever, 9-position height adjustment

Description of the Cub Cadet 46ES Lawn Mower

Front-wheel-drive lawnmowers are easy to maneuver. You need to lean on the handles to raise the front wheels, disengage them from the ground, and turn in your desired direction to change direction. Once you drop the front wheels, they grab the ground, and away you go.

You can also adjust the height of the cut with a single leaf to one of nine positions to cut your grass to the exact height you need. This comes in handy if your grass ends up being a little longer because you forgot to cut it or if you want the grass to grow longer during dryer seasons to protect the roots.

This Cub Cadet 46ES Lawn Mower also comes with an electric start, making it easy for anyone to start the engine and cut the grass. Of course, there are the usual safety bars to stop the engine if you let go of the handle. Never adjust the lawn mower without first stopping the engine to avoid injury.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store; however, if you do not have the means to take them home, delivery can usually be arranged for a delivery charge. You may consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors, such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others, will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines, and they can cause a lot of damage in the wrong hands. Start by reading the manual and following all of its safety guidelines. Never work on the lawn mower without ensuring the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates before starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making other adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straightforward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed simultaneously. This applies to most consumer applications where you cut your lawn once a week. If you use the lawn mower for commercial applications, you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean, fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure your lawn mower lasts many years.

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The Cub Cadet CC 94 M Lawn Mower has a 173 cc engine equipped with an auto choke that enables starting every time without the need for adjustments. It is also a rear-wheel-drive machine with a variable speed control that allows you to match the speed to a comfortable walking speed.

This is a three-in-one convertible lawn mower. It can be converted without tools from a grass catcher to a mulcher or from discharging the grass out the side of the lawn mower depending on preference and grass conditions. Longer grass will require either side discharge or grass-catching mode.

The deck provides a 21-inch wide cut, and you can adjust the height from one inch to 3.5 inches with a 6-position single-leaver adjustment. The rear bagger will hold 2.5 bushels of grass, and the rear wheels are 9 inches, with the front wheels slightly smaller at 8 inches.

Cub Cadet CC 94 M Lawn Mower – Specifications:

• 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
• 21″ steel deck
• 3-in-1 convertible
• 1″ – 3.5″ cutting height
• 6-position, single lever height adjustment
• 8″ front and 9″ rear wheels with industrial tread
• 2.5 bu. rear bagger

Engine: This Cub Cadet CC 94 M Self Propelled Lawn Mower comes with a 173cc engine

Propulsion: Rear drive, variable speed

Warranty: This 3-year limited residential warranty

Cub Cadet CC 94 M Lawn Mower Features:

• Auto choke SureStart™ Guarantee
• Rear drive, variable speed
• Industrial tread tires
• Deluxe bail

Description of the Cub Cadet CC 94 M Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

The auto choke sure start system allows operators to start the machine without the need to adjust the choke at any time, making starting much easier. The tires have industrial tread for better traction with the self-propelled rear drive.

Great lawn mower for most residential lawns!

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors, such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others, will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawnmowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines, and in the wrong hands, they can cause a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in it. Never work on the lawn mower without ensuring the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high-speed flying objects ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates before starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or making other adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower is pretty straightforward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you cut your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications, you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean, fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure your lawn mower lasts many years.

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The  Self Propelled Club Cadet 98 M Lawn Mower is a rear drive machine with variable speed control to match your own comfortable walking speed or to deal with rough terrain and obstacles that you want to take your time with. This lawn mower comes with a 173 cc engine and an autochoke sure start system to make starting the lawn mower engine easy every time.

It has a 21 inch wide steel deck which is suitable for most residential lawns and consumers can set the cutting height from 1 inch to 3.5 inches with the single rear and 2 front adjustment controls. The wheels are 7 inch caster wheels on the front and 9 inch wheels on the back with industrial tread to give maximum traction.

Operators can chose between using the rear bagger for collecting grass clippings to mulching the grass clippings as well as using the side discharge. Conversion is simple with no tools required. Note that the grass should be cut more often if you intend to mulch your grass.

Club Cadet 98 M Lawn Mower – Specifications:

• 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
• 21″ steel deck
• 7″ front caster wheels and 9″ rear wheel with industrial tread
• 2.5 bu. rear bagger
• 1″ – 3.5″ cutting height
• 3 in 1 convertible

Engine: This 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine with Autochoke SureStart™ Guarantee

Propulsion: This Rear drive, variable speed

Warranty: This rear drive club cadet 98 M lawn mower comes with a 3 year residential warranty.

Features:

• Autochoke SureStart™ Guarantee
• Rear drive, variable speed
• Single rear, individual front height adjustment
• Deluxe bail

Description of the Self Propelled Club Cadet 98 M Lawn Mower

This self propelled lawn mower comes with an auto choke which makes starting easy every time. It has a rear drive system that support variable speeds for the convenience of the operator. The front caster wheels make it easy for turning without having to raise the front wheels and missing an area of grass. This is a great lawn mower that will work well for many consumers in residential situations.

Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass. Or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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