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    Re: Fuel prices - ouch!

    atm diesel is 6 cents cheaper then petrol, but have to pay road users which is $700 per 10000kms
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    Re: Coronavirus + Business + You

    it will do, same happened last year in april when we had first lockup. Only 2 people complained, 1 i had taken photos to prove growth, they were ok after that.
    the other 1 cancelled & refused to...
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    Re: Coronavirus + Business + You

    definitely for next 2 weeks, then maybe level 3 for 2 weeks. unfortunately i have customers that will not allow me on their property to level 2, i think the grass
    will be up to my knees then!
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    Re: Coronavirus + Business + You

    here in Auckland, we are in lockdown for last 2 weeks, & possibly 2 more weeks.
    only thing thats good is the resurgence payment of$1500 +$400 per employee per week & also a wage subsidy of$600 per...
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    Re: Best mower 2020??

    if it has the disc the honda blades fit on there
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    Re: Honda VersAttach System

    never did valves on my honda, so didn't have that issue.
    have had stihl, on 2 machines the first carb lasted 9 mths, 2nd machine carb lasted 6 mths, cost to replace was 1/2 cost of new machine, so...
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    Re: Honda VersAttach System

    i run the 25cc honda's, have 2 powerheads, 1 x weedeater,chainsaw & hedge trimmer(long one).also have 39 inch extn . having 2 powerheads means if i have a big job & have person with me we can both...
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    Re: Coronavirus + Business + You

    here in nz i am 2 weeks into lockdown, as mowing not essential service. have claimed govt subsidy for small businesses & sole traders so at least have some funds coming in.had 1 customer who has 30...
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    Re: Best mower 2020??

    i have the rover 560 with the 910 engine, good catching ability & mulches well .cons, gearboxes last about 2 years
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    Re: Honda Hrx 217 won't free wheel backwards

    instead of lube i got told by a engineer to use graphite powder, as it is dry & won't collect grit .i also reuse old circlips, they work at least 4-5 times b4 i replace.
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    Re: Husqvarna Battery Gear

    i had this on my husky 324, the driveshaft was dry & needed greasing, the most annoying thing was that it didnt look like it had been greased properly from the factory, as it happened within 1st 2...
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    Re: new slasher in australia

    solid rubber rear wheels,so no punctures
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    Re: Things that make HAPPY ''''''

    sounds like a dream customer, 99.9% of people would just pay quoted price
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    Re: logo

    yes, cost around $250, they also sent me the file so i could take to signwriter, printer, etc .
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    Re: Honda 216 issues

    rover had modified the pins, however i just had shop weld the axle to drive cog, no more issues ever
  16. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    is the rover running the disc or bar blade with flails?
  17. Re: Help with Rover Procut self propelled please....

    no point putting new pin in as it will break within same time frame, i have had them break within 1 week, once welded or bolted you will never have any issues .
  18. Re: Help with Rover Procut self propelled please....

    there is a split pin which holds the drive cog to drive shaft which breaks causing no drive, with my machine i weld cog on .
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    Re: 38 inch ride on with gears

    look at snapper.com , & there are reviews there. the new model doesnt seem to be that great, most positive reviews are for older models!
  20. Thread: Left Behind

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    Re: Left Behind

    lost my 15ltr solo sprayer, think it was in back of trailer & went to tip as full of greenwaste, got to next job & realised it was gone, no point going back as front loader was waiting for me to go...
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    Re: Rover Jet Blower

    it looks ugly!
  22. Thread: Climate change

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    Re: Climate change

    here in auckland the grass still growing strong, up to last week we were having 22 degrees during day, only dropping to 17-18 at nite, so ground temp still high.
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    Re: Where are they being made now

    some stihl stuff also made in mexico
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    Re: Broken car window

    I had a case where neighbour accused me of running over spark plug & smashing their window, but didn't tell me for a week. when I was there they had asked for quote as grass 2 foot high, when I went...
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    Re: Rover 910 motor OK or problems

    I have run 2 of these motors, approx. 50 lawns a week , oldest 1 is coming up to 3 yrs & blows a little smoke on start up, other 1 is 12 mths old with no issues. tank is small, but power is fine.
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