Buying a cheap new self propelled mower

[chevitz]

I would save a little more money and buy a toro personal pace mower. they are fantastic

 

[Pushmow]

I have tried to figure out more ways to save up for a better mower but with everything else we need, it isn't going to happen. I more than likely am going to purchase the Snapper that I mentioned along with a Snapper weed wacker, do you guys think it is worth it over the much cheaper Murray versions?

Also, the B&S 725EXi engine on the Snapper claims that the oil never needs changed, just add and go. Coming from the auto world I do not and will never believe in "lifetime" fluids. Do you guys know if this motor even has a drain plug so I can change the oil? I plan on breaking it in for a couple mowing sessions with the oil that it comes with and then switching to a full synthetic. Next time I go to Wal-Mart ill see if it has a drain plug.

 

[bertsmobile1]

No it does not hava drain plug which maker the engine cheaper to manufacture which is the whole point.
Walmart demand cheaper & cheaper mowers so they can make more profit.
If the Walmart mower goes bang, don't expect any help from Walmart and a frosty reception from the dealer.
Do you really need a SP.
If you are strapped for cash momenatrilly why not just get a bigger push mower for now and your SP latter when you have accumulated some more money for your favourite brand of SP mower.

 

[Pushmow]

Yeah im pretty turned off by the neve having to change your oil so i have ruled it out. I did however find a Troy Bilt at Lowes that has a 160cc Honda engine so i am going to go with that. With 10% off coupon it will be the same price as the other mower i was looking at.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Yeah im pretty turned off by the neve having to change your oil so i have ruled it out. I did however find a Troy Bilt at Lowes that has a 160cc Honda engine so i am going to go with that. With 10% off coupon it will be the same price as the other mower i was looking at.

Good choice with the Honda engine. :thumbsup:

 

[tom white]

I have tried to figure out more ways to save up for a better mower but with everything else we need, it isn't going to happen. I more than likely am going to purchase the Snapper that I mentioned along with a Snapper weed wacker, do you guys think it is worth it over the much cheaper Murray versions?

Also, the B&S 725EXi engine on the Snapper claims that the oil never needs changed, just add and go. Coming from the auto world I do not and will never believe in "lifetime" fluids. Do you guys know if this motor even has a drain plug so I can change the oil? I plan on breaking it in for a couple mowing sessions with the oil that it comes with and then switching to a full synthetic. Next time I go to Wal-Mart ill see if it has a drain plug.

About changing the oil. I have a lawn boy without a drain plug. What the owner's manual says to do (and what I do) is turn it on its side and remove the filler cap, draining the oil out that way.

Seems to have worked OK on mine.