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Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 3:39 pm

After 10 years I finally broke down.

It's an all day job to mow about 2/3 of an acre of weeds with a push mower. Last Saturday I did it in about an hour, with the weeds about waist high. Next week probably half that time.

Sam, your thoughts?

Trampis · Post by **Trampis** » Fri May 21, 2010 3:48 pm

My brothers husky mower was burning oil pretty good till he figured out it had a blown head gasket. Be proactive and check your oil level every time before you mow.

That things a beast.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Fri May 21, 2010 3:57 pm

You are taking jobs away from Mexicans.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 3:59 pm

Martyred wrote:You are taking jobs away from Mexicans.

I might let them drive it, but only if they're US citizens or have a green card.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:00 pm

Mikey wrote:It's an all day job to mow about 2/3 of an acre of weeds with a push mower.

Takes about 10 minutes to douse them with a hose-end sprayer.... which costs about $12.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:11 pm

Mikey - you were push-mowing 2/3 acre? You really are a hippie, ain'tcha?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:15 pm

I got it at our local outlet, L&M Fertilizer and Power Equipment.

http://www.landmpower.com/home.htm

They carry everything from small string trimmers to John Deere tractors. Being in an agrucultural area there's a market for a lot of that stuff. When I was over there a guy was driving a huge tree stumper around the parking lot with a hand-held remote. My Husky was actually the smallest rider that they had in stock at the time, but just about right for my needs.

I learned quite a while ago that it's best to stick with this place for power equipment, because they handle all warranty work in-house. Also, from what I've heard the Sears warranty isn't quite what it used to be.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:16 pm

PSUFAN wrote:Mikey - you were push-mowing 2/3 acre? You really are a hippie, ain'tcha?

Well...a gas powered "push" mower...

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Fri May 21, 2010 6:19 pm

Just picked up one of those suckers for my brow...and of course emptying the contents in Fu's driveway.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:02 pm

You don't wanna know what "push mower" means in Fresno. They are sick, depraved fucking animals

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:05 pm

PSUFAN wrote:You don't wanna know what "push mower" means in Fresno. They are sick, depraved fucking animals

If Kevnic is an example you're probably right.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:57 pm

KC Scott wrote: According to Sears, Husky actually builds the Craftsman brand

Uhm...

I think you meant to say Husqvarna... Husky is an entirely different tool company.

Unless things have changed radically recently -- Sears is about the biggest price-whore out there.

Most of their power equipment is MTD. Matter of fact, just about any power equipment with a store brand (particularly mowers) is made by MTD (who I believe merged with White). I believe their riders (or many of them) are AYD, which is part of Husqvarna.

Craftsman also buys from Troybuilt, Poulan, and a host of others.

Just my (overpriced) $0.02, but Cub makes the best riders, but are ridiculously priced; Honda probably makes the best ones for the money.

Van · Post by **Van** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:21 pm

Jives?

Kudos for the Airplane reset.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:31 pm

KC Scott wrote:and what you jives with what the Sears guy told me - Husqy builds the Craftsman tractor

Jives, jibes... whatever.

I'n not really sure that their arraingement is exclusive -- I wouldn't be suprised if some models are still MTD (world's largest mower manufacturer, which means they can probably do it cheaper, which is what Sears cares about).

I think they still have deals with Kohler, too (although it's quite possible Kohler is now part of AYD/ Husqvarna).

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:38 pm

Dinsdale wrote:
Craftsman also buys from Troybuilt, Poulan, and a host of others.

Husqvarna owns Poulan, Weedeater, McCulloch and a number of other brands.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:46 pm

Mikey wrote:
Dinsdale wrote:
Craftsman also buys from Troybuilt, Poulan, and a host of others.

Husqvarna owns Poulan, Weedeater, McCulloch and a number of other brands.

I knew there was much merging these days, and though Weedeater became part of McCulloch some time ago, but I didn't realize Husqvarna scooped up McCulloch.

Van · Post by **Van** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:53 pm

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jibe

Main Entry: jibe
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): jibed; jib·ing
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1813
: to be in accord : agree

KC, that's the word you were looking for. 'Jives' means nearly the opposite of how you attempted to use it.

Main Entry: jive
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): jived; jiv·ing
Date: 1928

transitive verb
1 : tease, cajole
2 : swing

intransitive verb
1 : to talk jive : kid around
2 : to dance to or play jive

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:55 pm

KC Scott wrote:what the hell is Jibe?

It means "in agreement," or close enough.

And althought it's been many years since I've been on a sailboat (pretty common hobby around these parts), "to jibe" is to take multiple tacks, shifting angles back and forth, which is the only way a sailboat can go into the wind.

You tack with the jib in order to jibe -- those whacky sailing folk.

Since you can't fly a spinnaker into the wind.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Fri May 21, 2010 10:07 pm

pleez mayk et stahp.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:18 pm

Dinsdale wrote:
I think they still have deals with Kohler, too (although it's quite possible Kohler is now part of AYD/ Husqvarna).

Husqvarna uses Kohler and Briggs & Stratton engines in their riders. Pretty sure Kohler isn't part of the company though.

The one I bought has a 21 HP Kohler with a 46 inch cutting width. Pretty much the lower end of the Husqvarna line, but plenty for my needs.

The hydrostatic transmission makes it very easy to operate.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:21 pm

Toddowen wrote: Just give thanks that you're not here for me to "show you the way".

Sorry, Tardd. I'm really not interested in fucking my mother or small children nor would that stop the tri-cornered grammar bukkake shower going on here but thanks for offering to "show me the way"...I guess.

Naturally the invitation to correct the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle remains open.

You can do it, Tardd. Man up and git er done!

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:26 pm

mvscal wrote:the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle

Formally requesting permission to use this line in everyday life?

Van · Post by **Van** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:57 pm

One sentence...two memorable quips. mvscal is like the Blue Light Special of insults. He's all about the savings.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:21 am

Dinsdale wrote:
mvscal wrote:the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle

Formally requesting permission to use this line in everyday life?

Granted.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:25 am

Naturally the invitation to correct the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle remains open.

that's fuggen poetry, right there. rack mvscal.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:28 am

mvscal wrote:
Dinsdale wrote:
mvscal wrote:the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle

Formally requesting permission to use this line in everyday life?
Granted.

I'm thinking the Not-So-Little-Woman will be the first victim.

Van · Post by **Van** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:37 am

Dins, you gotta hold it in reserve. Don't unholster it until you're stumbling drunk and slurring like Cinder. Then it would be devastatingly funny to any fortunate onlookers.

So, yeah, wait until tonight.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:41 am

Van wrote:Dins, you gotta hold it in reserve. Don't unholster it until you're stumbling drunk and slurring like Cinder. Then it would be devastatingly funny to any fortunate onlookers.

So, yeah, wait until tonight.

Advice taken... in about 15 minutes.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sat May 22, 2010 12:45 am

Van wrote:mvscal is like the Blue Light Special of insults.

That's some mighty fine praise.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Sat May 22, 2010 12:54 am

Jeez. Lighten up, guy. I'm just trying to help. If you don't want to blow your head off there are other less splashy methods you could use.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:11 am

Toddowen wrote:Matter of fact, I'm going to take the night off from this fucking board, and view internet porn until I can get some form of gratification.

If I was stuck working in a machine shop all night (I was a lowley sawyer at a machine shop as a much younger man, I know the drudgery)... I could make a call, and get Little Dins sucked during lunch.

But don't let this revelation influence your decision of whether or not to pull the trigger.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:20 am

Dinsdale wrote:I could make a call, and get Little Dins sucked during lunch.

Unfortunately for Tardd, getting Little Tardd sucked would involve the surgical removal of several ribs.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sat May 22, 2010 11:24 am

I was thinking how I just received an "inappropriate post" email from another board I post on because I called someone a douchebag. Wonder how "Naturally the invitation to correct the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle remains open." would be received there?

And no, I won't tell you where that board is. I hope PSU's spy software didn't track me there.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Sun May 23, 2010 2:55 am

mvscal wrote:
Toddowen wrote: Just give thanks that you're not here for me to "show you the way".
Sorry, Tardd. I'm really not interested in fucking my mother or small children nor would that stop the tri-cornered grammar bukkake shower going on here but thanks for offering to "show me the way"...I guess.

Naturally the invitation to correct the hideously warped genetic spin cycle which tumbled from your mother's battered fish kettle remains open.

You can do it, Tardd. Man up and git er done!

Only a jackass that hates the funny could delete this guy.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:03 pm

Toddowen wrote:Luckily you're not here right now, Mvscal, or I'd be lightening the load on your head...one tooth at a time.

I've had a bad night at work so far. One of those types that will chew you up all weekend long, knowing the shit storm that waits when you have a little conference with the managment at work.

I'll be looking to take things out on who and whatever crosses my path for the next few days. Consider yourself...ALL OF YOU...exteremly fortunate to be where you are right now.

Oooh, I'm so fucking scared.

Mace · Post by **Mace** » Mon May 24, 2010 1:05 am

Nice mower, Mikey. And since we're talking mowers, I just bought one of these with bagger. I found out early on in the lawn care business that a top of the line mower will save you time and provide a superior cut. I bought a Dixon ZTR with a 22 HP Briggs that just wasn't up to the task for commercial mowing. The Gravely mower should do the trick. For the cost, it had better.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:33 pm

Toddowen wrote:Who are you fooling, Gimper? That kid in the pic could prolly pound your wimpy ass down even when your knee is healthy.

I knew that as soon as you saw his picture, you'd think about pounding ass. Die, you fat drunken pedophile.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Mon May 24, 2010 3:13 pm

Mace wrote:Nice mower, Mikey. And since we're talking mowers, I just bought one of these with bagger. I found out early on in the lawn care business that a top of the line mower will save you time and provide a superior cut. I bought a Dixon ZTR with a 22 HP Briggs that just wasn't up to the task for commercial mowing. The Gravely mower should do the trick. For the cost, it had better.

Nice rig there Mace. I guess you can spin fast tight circles on that thing and get all dizzy and stuff.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Mon May 24, 2010 3:55 pm

Mace wrote:The Gravely mower should do the trick.

Considering how long Gravely has been making them, they've probably got it down by now.

Used to know a guy who collected the old walk-behind tractors.

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Mon May 24, 2010 3:56 pm

Love my rig. I have a Craftsman 42" deck rider. When I bought my current home about a year and a half ago, I did my first mow with the craftsman rider. Took 3 hours. I said no fucking way. Went to the lawn and garden place and they had these commercial Grasshopper mowers. He let me borrow one for a couple weeks. Took less than an hour to mow the 3 acres. I was sold. I got the front-mount mower. Really good for getting under trees. I also bought the scoop attachment to plow snow. Worked awesome this past winter. Next I'm going to get a blade and a grass clipping catcher. They make a snow blower attachment, but it is kinda pricey at $1300 for just an attachment.

Grasshopper 727K2 61" Deck