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  1. Re: Toro Timemaster and other twin blade mowers

    Number one issue is that these mowers are built for the USA market and as such don't cut low. You are always mowing on the lowest setting and because the deck is wider and if the ground is uneven you...
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    Re: Best 19" self propelled mower

    No such thing as a lightweight mower these days. The Hondas have just got heavier and heavier. As soon as you say commercial, the manufacturers build the mowers along military tank specifications. ...
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    Re: Synthetic grass

    Responses like this are just ignorant and "closed shop " reactionary. Good lawns get weeds and look cap after a few years if you do nothing with them. Synthetic lawns are not maintenance free. They...
  4. Re: Cylinder/reel mowers in WA... what's the go?

    In its heyday, Perth was the world capital for cylinder mowers. It has dropped off a bit but Perth is still renowned for cylinder mowers. Western Australia is very sandy, and has a warm climate...
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    Re: What lawn seed?

    Wow, I'm banging my head on the floor.
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    Re: What lawn seed?

    If the grass is looking worn, and in need of a rejuvenation, you have to go further than just throwing fertiliser , seed and top dressing. You need to aerate the soil. You can hire a coring machine...
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    Re: Cost of a basic service?

    Servicing is where everyone makes their income. Mowing shops are no different, that's why I do most of my own repairs such as blade , spark plug, air filter and oil changes,etc., but I still see...
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    Re: replacement engine for Honda HRU197d

    It's a basic Honda deck, it'll take the gxv160 motor with no problems. Your motor has a cam belt, the gxv160 is overhead valve. I think the gxv160 is a stronger motor. The blade from the old motor...
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    Re: Procut 50 clutch cable

    Are you missing the spring? There is a spring between cable end and lever.
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    Re: Atom edger issues

    I'd take the atom into the dealer and get it checked. It should be fairly easy to check square Ness of cut. Further to vibration. My atom seized up due to being left outside and bearing on shaft...
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    Re: Hi Pages

    hi pages isn't a good fit for lawn mowing. jobs are usually one offs, people looking to have overgrown lawns mowed, probably rental inspects or end of lease. they get the cheapest, so it is hard to...
  12. Re: How much does everyone charge for weed spraying in gardens and spraying of lawns

    You need to identify what weeds are to be targeted and then use an appropriate weed spray. If you use KambaM or a similar product you will use at least 1.5 liters. correct application is important...
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    Re: hydro oil change

    Just had a quick look thru the compact pro manual. Couldn't see hydro gear series number. If you go to hydro gear website you can see on line videos and also download able manuals for hydro gears....
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    Re: Battery powered blowers

    Battery power has swamped the building industry with everything a chippy uses being cordless. First there was the nail gun which did away with the hammer . Maybe we gardeners and lawnies, haven't...
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    Re: Body Corporate late payment

    You need to be on good terms with body corporates and real estate agents. Don't just email them in an account. Deliver it or just call into to see them every so often. Be a friend. Let them know...
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    Re: deutscher

    I probably can't add much more to this posting except that there were only about 3000 g26 manufactured. Production stopped because it was considered an unsafe model as it did not have a blade brake....
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    Re: These slashers any good

    I have two h26 deutscher mowers. One has a damaged front and the blade is exposed. Although it is dangerous it will cut anthing in its path ,small saplings, high bracken. Anything. Wheras with the...
  18. Re: Free Rover Procut 50 - parts or repair - Geelong VIC

    Just sent u a private message. John.
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    Re: Anyone seen a subaru lawn mower befor

    It has an ohc engine as opposed to the more usual ohv engines. I don't know what the difference is in servicing and reliability. From memory this bunnings subaru ryobi mower has crept up from the...
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    Re: Atom edger blades won't rotate.

    I only needed two bearings but i bought four. Cost about $33. I'm surprised when say the boby only costs $150.
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    Re: Atom edger blades won't rotate.

    Just an update. Pulled the edger apart. Water had got into the lower part of th haft and rusted the two bearings. Had difficult time getting them off. Smashed them off and ground the inner sleve...
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    Re: new Honda heritage mower

    Been a long time coming but i think the the mower shops were losing sales to contractors who were buying after market mowers which have the the traditional mower frame. Voting with your feet works.
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    Re: victa corvette alloy SP

    Good pickup at that price. I've looked at these mowers on the showroom floor and they just look heavy. They look bullet proof. If that what makes them commercial then the manufacturer has no idea...
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    Re: Atom edger blades won't rotate.

    Thanks hjl. I've got the revs just no rotation. I have been able to view an exploded view of it on outdoorking and have a better idea of what could be wrong with it. I'll take it apart over the...
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    Atom edger blades won't rotate.

    The blades on my atom edger won't rotate. I don't use it that often so that is probably part of the problem. Read the manual and became aware that you can grease the gear via a screw hole near...
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