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First mower for <$300
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Snapper7800597
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I too am prior svc (retired), & also a girl -- so I can tell you what this girl likes---a SNAPPER! Get a MULCHING BLADE, COVER & MOWER. I am using a Ninja blade. Dude, I don't Mow, I Vaccum!!! And I don't own a "push mower", it's a "walk behind" mower. It's awesome! I see a blade of grass, & all I want to do is Mulch!!! I have been mulching for 4 yrs.
Yesterday, was the maiden voyage of my NEW 2y/o Snapper High Vac, Self Propelled mower #7800597(new to me for $300!!) As you can see in the photo, it has a bagger attachment. Just for giggles, I thought I would bag. On my machine, this is simple enough!!! But what's the point? You STOP ALL THE TIME, have to turn off the engine, dump--I just made a pile, & RESTART the engine! Seriously, what girl wants to BAG, & constantly RESTART a mower? (even my new precious machine!)
I will NEVER bag AGAIN!!! Ever! You want a machine your wife can start BY HERSELF, use to cut the lawn, then clean by blowing off the crap (hose when cold if needed), & store until the next mow. Do NOT make the woman you love bag-EVER!!!
For starting the mower: Being military, I know how to jerry-rig the choke handle (velcro strap), so it wont stop each time I let go. Next throw the mower forward while pulling back the rope pull. Sometimes it starts on the 1st pull, sometimes it takes 5 pulls. But at least I won't be sore the next day by cranking like a dude.
Seriously go over all the maintenance with her. Blades, spark plugs, filter, pre-cleaner, cover, transmission (oil), motor oil---& let her practice while you are stateside. The last thing she needs is a yard full of weeds & a mower she can't start! Find a good maintenance shop, & make sure they will help her out by picking it up for maintenance!!! Nothing worse than having a car, a sick mower, & no friend with a truck.
Shop your PX, NEX or AAFEES, then compare local shops, Lowes, HomeD---don't forget your 10% discount, & always ask for military discount when you shop. Q??? Find me on AKO, Louise Massie Here is the kicker--I only became a yard freak because of my dog "Radar." He loves to play in the yard. I can't say no to those big brown eyes. My Snapper---All for the love of a dog!!
Yesterday, was the maiden voyage of my NEW 2y/o Snapper High Vac, Self Propelled mower #7800597(new to me for $300!!) As you can see in the photo, it has a bagger attachment. Just for giggles, I thought I would bag. On my machine, this is simple enough!!! But what's the point? You STOP ALL THE TIME, have to turn off the engine, dump--I just made a pile, & RESTART the engine! Seriously, what girl wants to BAG, & constantly RESTART a mower? (even my new precious machine!)
I will NEVER bag AGAIN!!! Ever! You want a machine your wife can start BY HERSELF, use to cut the lawn, then clean by blowing off the crap (hose when cold if needed), & store until the next mow. Do NOT make the woman you love bag-EVER!!!
For starting the mower: Being military, I know how to jerry-rig the choke handle (velcro strap), so it wont stop each time I let go. Next throw the mower forward while pulling back the rope pull. Sometimes it starts on the 1st pull, sometimes it takes 5 pulls. But at least I won't be sore the next day by cranking like a dude.
Seriously go over all the maintenance with her. Blades, spark plugs, filter, pre-cleaner, cover, transmission (oil), motor oil---& let her practice while you are stateside. The last thing she needs is a yard full of weeds & a mower she can't start! Find a good maintenance shop, & make sure they will help her out by picking it up for maintenance!!! Nothing worse than having a car, a sick mower, & no friend with a truck.
Shop your PX, NEX or AAFEES, then compare local shops, Lowes, HomeD---don't forget your 10% discount, & always ask for military discount when you shop. Q??? Find me on AKO, Louise Massie
Here is the kicker--I only became a yard freak because of my dog "Radar." He loves to play in the yard. I can't say no to those big brown eyes. My Snapper---All for the love of a dog!!
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midnite rider
Oh and :welcome: to the forum Bottlerocket and Louise. Louise thanks for the womans point of view as we need more of that on this forum. I agree with you as I love my old Snappers and my dog also.
midnite rider
I too am prior svc (retired), & also a girl -- so I can tell you what this girl likes---a SNAPPER! Get a MULCHING BLADE, COVER & MOWER. I am using a Ninja blade. Dude, I don't Mow, I Vaccum!!! And I don't own a "push mower", it's a "walk behind" mower. It's awesome! I see a blade of grass, & all I want to do is Mulch!!! I have been mulching for 4 yrs.
Yesterday, was the maiden voyage of my NEW 2y/o Snapper High Vac, Self Propelled mower #7800597(new to me for $300!!) As you can see in the photo, it has a bagger attachment. Just for giggles, I thought I would bag. On my machine, this is simple enough!!! But what's the point? You STOP ALL THE TIME, have to turn off the engine, dump--I just made a pile, & RESTART the engine! Seriously, what girl wants to BAG, & constantly RESTART a mower? (even my new precious machine!)
I will NEVER bag AGAIN!!! Ever! You want a machine your wife can start BY HERSELF, use to cut the lawn, then clean by blowing off the crap (hose when cold if needed), & store until the next mow. Do NOT make the woman you love bag-EVER!!!
For starting the mower: Being military, I know how to jerry-rig the choke handle (velcro strap), so it wont stop each time I let go. Next throw the mower forward while pulling back the rope pull. Sometimes it starts on the 1st pull, sometimes it takes 5 pulls. But at least I won't be sore the next day by cranking like a dude.
Seriously go over all the maintenance with her. Blades, spark plugs, filter, pre-cleaner, cover, transmission (oil), motor oil---& let her practice while you are stateside. The last thing she needs is a yard full of weeds & a mower she can't start! Find a good maintenance shop, & make sure they will help her out by picking it up for maintenance!!! Nothing worse than having a car, a sick mower, & no friend with a truck.
Shop your PX, NEX or AAFEES, then compare local shops, Lowes, HomeD---don't forget your 10% discount, & always ask for military discount when you shop. Q??? Find me on AKO, Louise Massie
Oh and :welcome: to the forum Bottlerocket and Louise. Louise thanks for the womans point of view as we need more of that on this forum. I agree with you as I love my old Snappers and my dog also.
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Snapper7800597
There is something charismatic about a black & white dog Yours is a cutie... Quote: Repairs to old mower $300.80, NEW gently used Snapper from a loving home $300 cash. I feel like I won the lottery!
Snapper7800597
There is something charismatic about a black & white dog
Yours is a cutie... Quote: Repairs to old mower $300.80, NEW gently used Snapper from a loving home $300 cash. I feel like I won the lottery!
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I thought the picture was of your mosquito fogger. :laughing: Sounds like your purchase from the dealer will pay off quickly with the effort you were spending on the exterminator model. Seriously you can't go wrong with either the Toro or the Snapper but I am biased towards Snappers. I would recommend the same as yours for the young troop also. Stick around for you have a great perspective and ideas this forum could use. Say hello to Radar for me as I couldn't say no to those eyes either.
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There is something charismatic about a black & white dog
I thought the picture was of your mosquito fogger. :laughing: Sounds like your purchase from the dealer will pay off quickly with the effort you were spending on the exterminator model. Seriously you can't go wrong with either the Toro or the Snapper but I am biased towards Snappers. I would recommend the same as yours for the young troop also. Stick around for you have a great perspective and ideas this forum could use. Say hello to Radar for me as I couldn't say no to those eyes either.
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Snapper7800597
Some wind...Made for a yard of leaves. Louise doesn't push her mower...Louise doesn't rake either. A yard full of leaves is an invitation for me to chop I will blow all the leaves into the center & now with glee.
Old mower, while it still cut just fine, was a smoking, LOUD, rattling disaster! After mowing, my whole body was still tingling from the vibrations, & I probably lost some hearing. When I pulled the throttle low on the new one, I was astounded by the soft purring engine.
ANOTHER thing to consider when getting the mower -- where will it live?? I would love a shed, but that's an arm, a leg & a foot. For now, it's on the back porch covered with a black sheet to keep it clean. Don't throw a tarp on it unless you want condensation to wreck havoc on the engine.
Snapper7800597
Some wind...Made for a yard of leaves. Louise doesn't push her mower...Louise doesn't rake either. A yard full of leaves is an invitation for me to chop
I will blow all the leaves into the center & now with glee.Old mower, while it still cut just fine, was a smoking, LOUD, rattling disaster! After mowing, my whole body was still tingling from the vibrations, & I probably lost some hearing. When I pulled the throttle low on the new one, I was astounded by the soft purring engine.
ANOTHER thing to consider when getting the mower -- where will it live?? I would love a shed, but that's an arm, a leg & a foot. For now, it's on the back porch covered with a black sheet to keep it clean. Don't throw a tarp on it unless you want condensation to wreck havoc on the engine.
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Snapper7800597
Adorable--a crawl space in a Florida home...not gonna happen. I should have mentioned my porch has a cover - no way on the planet Snappy would be exposed to rain except for a bath! I was just thinking of where the soldier's wife will store the Toro/Snapper he plans to purchase. Short shed houses cost more than the 7x7 models which is insane. Mine is as protected from the elements as much as humanly possible... My worry now is theft. A lock on the gate & blankie over the mower will only go so far. My dream is a shed.
Snapper7800597
Adorable--a crawl space in a Florida home...not gonna happen. I should have mentioned my porch has a cover - no way on the planet Snappy would be exposed to rain except for a bath! I was just thinking of where the soldier's wife will store the Toro/Snapper he plans to purchase. Short shed houses cost more than the 7x7 models which is insane. Mine is as protected from the elements as much as humanly possible... My worry now is theft. A lock on the gate & blankie over the mower will only go so far. My dream is a shed.
I apologize cause I did not mean it that way. She made a wise choice in buying a better mower. :thumbsup:
My old smoking mower had no reason for any apologies
As to a home for my mower - here is the problem that any woman on her own faces: I have nobody able/willing to build shed from the lovely $298 Lowes kit. I can buy them all day long, but who will install it properly so the next big wind doesn't fly it up to the Kennesaw Mtns?
These are the challenges I want to remind the husband before he makes the purchase---where will it live? (two overseas tours = two divorces----but this was also "way back" when calling cost $1.49/min, no PC's, no Skype...you know..the 80's!) AFN had only one station too!!
Just trying to say I totally understand the challenges that face a woman on her own. The mower should be the least of her worries... (AND HIS TOO!!) For the price, the Toro seems nice. Price a new one to compare...I see them here for 1/2 what the Snapper sells for.