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    Re: wireless efpos ,good or bad

    Since I started this thread i have decided it is not worth the cost for wireless efpos .What i have done with all of my regulars that dont pay cash is organise with them to pay via computer into my...
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    Re: business name - potential clash with another

    When i registered my name i filled out the froms in the office and they searched it and aproved it on the spot .It was all done in about 30 mins . Sounds like they do things a lot differantly in your...
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    Re: Another newbie question

    I had the same problem .I was working full time while starting a run.Most of the mowing i could do on Saturdays but i found some people objected to Sunday work.When i had to work during the normal...
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    Re: Ride-on mowing pricing

    On my ride on jobs i quote at $66 per hour which also includes time spent edging ,blowing paths etc.
    Hope this helps
    Cheers
  5. Thread: hows the weather

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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    :Rain: The last 2 weeks or so on the central coast have been low to high 30s and i was getting sick of cutting straw .Raining to day at last , :Rain:
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    Re: Throttle Cable on Honda mowers

    Under the throttle lever housing there is an adjuster built into the cable.If you put the lever on choke and then adjust the cable so that the choke just comes on fully all the other settings should...
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    Re: To Central Coasties

    Thanks for the compliment John.
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    To Central Coasties

    Hi all .
    I thought you would like to know that Blackwall Mowers at Woy Woy has just been sold again.I got the feeling that some of you didnt quite get on with the last owner but i spoke to the new...
  9. Thread: to mow or mulch??

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    Re: to mow or mulch??

    I mulch where ever possible ,saves heaps of time and the Husqvarna mulch mower i have does a great job.I only have 2 customers that want the grass picked up and it goes in there green bins. :wave-hi:
  10. Thread: Ariens V Honda

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    Re: Ariens V Honda

    Have you considered the Rover 560 22in S/P.This mower has very long and high handle bars and is a very good commercial mower.I think it would solve the problem.Worth a look anyway.
    Cheers
  11. Thread: hows the weather

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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Rain,rain ,rain what a great start to Spring here on the Central Coast. :Rain: :Rain: :Rain:
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    Re: how do you spot a potential pita ?

    I had one a while ago that wanted a price for a regular service.The grass was a bit long but i quoted $35.00 as long as its a regular job.
    I mowed it,he paid me and said ''I will let you know if i...
  13. Thread: maintenace mower

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    Re: maintenace mower

    The Victa 550 to my knowledge is out there on its own as a specialised mulcher /slasher mower.I have used them since the mid 80s and have no problems at all with them .The maintainance is easy [just...
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    Re: body corp

    Hi all
    As Lifesyle said .Include lots of extras.The bulk of my work is large strata complexes and in every quote i always give 3 options.

    The first includes everything you can think of to do with...
  15. Thread: Ethanol Fuel

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    Re: Ethanol Fuel

    When i had the mower shop ethanol fuel was responsible for a lot of our repair work .The plastic Victa carbies hated it,swelling diaphrams and the poppet valve.We also replaced a heap of diaphrams in...
  16. Re: do not buy Baumr-AG 22" Bar chainsaw from agr machinery!

    The bar length is generally measured from the tip of the bar to the end of the bar studd cut out, nearest to the tip.The overall bar length is not the true length.
    Cheers
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    Re: When do you Start advertising!

    The best time to advertise for mowing work is when people realise that they need it done NOW . ie After some rain and heat in spring .
    The lawns will be going crazy ,a lot of the contactors will...
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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Cold and bloody wet again on the Central coast.No work for a few more days by the look of it .Paper work time . :Rain: :Rain:
  19. Thread: Pricing on mulch

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    Re: Pricing on mulch

    Thanks for the input.It looks like i am paying about the right amount. :wave-hi:
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    Pricing on mulch

    Hi all
    I have been doing a lot of re mulching jobs on my commercial properties lately and would like to keep my landscape supplier honest.Could i please get some feedback on what you are paying for...
  21. Thread: Snip N Mow

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    Re: Snip N Mow

    I have seen a lot of similar things over the years and they are good for the home owner who cant cut level with there b/cutter but any contractor worth his salt would not be seen dead using one ....
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    Re: What’s the best way to sharpen a chainsaw?

    I thought i would add a coment re chains sharpened at a mower shop.
    I have sharpened 1000s of chains at the shop using the large Oregan chain grinders.They are very fast and can grind out damage to...
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    Re: Mulching zero turn ride - on's

    I have had a lot to do with Ariens zero turns .They have a large range depending on how big and expensive you want to go .The mulching system is great ,it uses 2 blades,crossed on each spindle.3...
  24. Re: oil coming out of 2stroke blower near air filter????

    If you can blow air freely through the muffler and the port is clear,then thats about it.
  25. Re: oil coming out of 2stroke blower near air filter????

    Hi
    Theres a couple of causes for this.First i would check your muffler ,the spark arrester and especialy the exhaust port for any carbon build up .If it is even partially blocked you will lose...
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