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  1. Anyone available today/tomorrow for mowing at Macquarie Fields Sydney?

    Hi Guys,
    I am looking for someone to do possibly 3 lawns (all next to one another) at Macquarie Fields, either today/tomorrow.
    I usually do them, but unfortunately do to mechanical problems with my...
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    Re: Help with trailer selection

    Over the past couple of weeks I saw a couple in a local trailer place. Went in today asking about prices. The guy I spoke to didnt seem really interested. Asked for a price on one (single axel) and...
  3. Re: New 2 stroke brushcutter hard to start

    Have you tried opening fuel cap, just in case of pressure in the fuel tank, just one thought.
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    Re: A job For The Outdoors Type

    That is just insane.
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    Re: Lawn Mowing Who catches

    At the end of the day everyone will have a different way of doing things and you do what works for you and your situation. As long it gets the job done, the client is happy and you get paid you have...
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    Re: Lawn Mowing Who catches

    I use chaff bags for grass clippings and some clean up work. I dont use for clippings, would want to be really dry clippings.

    But the bins do come in handy at times and do have some advantages. ...
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    Re: Who catches

    I bought a couple of wheelie bins from the manufactuer a while back as I had a backyard clean up job where the only way in and out was through the house. They are handy if you have a party too, just...
  8. Thread: Which Mower?

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    Re: Which Mower?

    I cant comment on the masport mentioned but I run a Masport "President 5000" 19 inch with a Honda fitted, have had now for 3 years in March, does a nice cut, catches well, have had no major problems,...
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    Re: lawn mower equipment Website

    I have purchased a pole saw in 08 & pole hedge trimmer, not sure of the year from them on ebay, both are still going, though on the same token i dont use them all day every day. I had to replace a...
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    Re: Tip Fees Green Waste

    I know one tip near Holsworthy in Sydney is a $50 min charge.
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    Re: Tip Fees Green Waste

    I go to WSN Chulora, last load of green I took there was 520kg & cost $84.75. I have also a 1.5 cubin bin empited fornightly $70 a pop now, used to be when first got it about $35. The funny thing is...
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    Re: Makita Multi Tool

    I have been using a Makita RBC 2110 2 stroke line trimmer for nearly 2 years and have had no real problems.
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    Re: cleaning mowers

    When I change blades or really need to clean underneath due to wet grass, I put the handle to the ground so front wheels are in the air, nice easy access. I have hosed underneath mine and never had...
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    Re: Catcher for Victa Pro 505 Self Propelled

    Thanks Ian, Will give them a try this week.
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    Catcher for Victa Pro 505 Self Propelled

    Does anyone have any idea as to where I might find a catcher for a Victa Pro 505 self propelled in Sydney?
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    Re: masport honda combo,

    I havent had any problems catching when I have had to do a wet job. A lot of my lawns are kikuyu and it has had no problems. It really fills the catcher well. Had a lawn today with a good amount of...
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    Re: masport honda combo,

    I have a Masport 19" President 5000 with the Honda GXV 160 motor, with mulch, chute & catch. Havent had any major problems in 2 years. Does a nice cut. Catches well. Not a heavy mower to push. Bought...
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    Re: bushranger mowers?

    To the guys that have Bushrangers, being a Masport chassis, they look like they have the same height adjustment set up as my 19" Masport. has anyone had probs with the height adjustment as in the...
  19. Thread: Walk Up work

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    Re: Walk Up work

    I have had similar situation in recent weeks, quoted 1 job then got another lawn across the road, then another 2 in street behind and may have another.
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    Re: Toro super recycler

    I bought a Toro self propelled from Bunnings for a bit of a cheap self propelled, must be 18 months or so ago and never had a problem, apart from having only had to have the starter cord replaced...
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    Re: Other Franchises

    I have had a similar experience, was mowing a villa block job then this guy turns up and says he is quoting the job (from the large franchise). no one told me , not even strata manager. He didnt get...
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    Re: Mulcing question

    To give yourself a rough idea of mulch required, I would measure length x width x thickness and this would give you a cubic metre amount.
    If you are using a leaf/bark mulch I wouldnt put down any...
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    Re: SAVINGS & ADVERTISING

    Hi nev,
    Just had a quick look at your web site, nice set up & nice ute.

    Noticed you have a bobcat licence, has it been worth getting and how difficult is it.

    Be good to hear how you get on...
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    Re: SAVINGS & ADVERTISING

    The mobile eftpos sounds like a good idea. Would help getting those payments on the spot. No more excuses.
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    Does anyone have terms & conditions?

    Hi Guys & Gals, Happy New Year to all.

    Sounds like we are getting a little bit more rain in Sydney, see how

    long it lasts.

    Read a couple of threads where people are talking about doing...
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