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Today, 12:08 AM

possum replied to a thread Steep hills in Mower Buying & Pricing

I think before I would spend 12 grand on a mower I would check into 1. Hiring it mowed. 2. Growth regulators 3. Moving

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Yesterday, 11:43 PM

possum replied to a thread New lawn tractor advice in Mower Buying & Pricing

Both of them are slightly gussied up standard lawn tractors. Both of them are everywhere and mow untold millions of acres of grass every season. ...

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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

possum replied to a thread all wheel drive mowers in Mower Buying & Pricing

The all wheel drive husqvarna self propelled mower is pretty good on slopes. My neighbor has one and mows some steep to very steep with it and it...

3 replies | 126 view(s)

05-23-2013, 11:38 PM

possum replied to a thread Sedge removal in Lawn Care & Landscaping

The name of the granules is more than likely Sedgehammer. Domyownpestcontrol.com has the product. Several other products are available that claim to...

2 replies | 114 view(s)

05-22-2013, 11:11 AM

possum replied to a thread lumpy lawn in Lawn Care & Landscaping

Depends on what is the cause of the lumpy. Some times you can seed grass into the bare spots and just raise your deck and run over all of it when you...

2 replies | 127 view(s)

05-20-2013, 10:32 PM

possum replied to a thread Where are ZTR motors made in Mower Buying & Pricing

Last I heard both those engine brands in the ZTR sized units are made in the United States. But made means little if the parts come from other...

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05-20-2013, 10:43 AM

possum replied to a thread My toro in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Those mowers are getting pretty old. I would try Ebay. I would also try every Toro dealer in a hundred mile area.

2 replies | 106 view(s)

05-19-2013, 01:18 AM

possum replied to a thread when can i seed in Lawn Care & Landscaping

Look up lawn calendar Cornell University. Lots of good information on time and season for seeding, mowing , fertilizer etc. Any university I have...

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05-17-2013, 10:51 PM

possum replied to a thread when can i seed in Lawn Care & Landscaping

Unless Scotts is selling some crabgrass preventer I have not seen then the PREVENTER is going to PREVENT your grass seed from germinating and coming...

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05-17-2013, 10:13 PM

possum replied to a thread NOMA in General Mower Discussion

All the ones I have seen look just like any other Murray from the same time frame. So do the snowblowers. The older Murray stuff was pretty decent....

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05-14-2013, 11:22 PM

possum replied to a thread when can i seed in Lawn Care & Landscaping

I would imagine this fall.

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05-13-2013, 12:50 AM

possum replied to a thread gt22 drive belt to mower keeps breaking in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Thank you Mr. Rivets.

2 replies | 180 view(s)

05-11-2013, 12:09 AM

possum replied to a thread Riding Mower MTD Yard Machines 13.5hp has seized up? in Small Engine & Mower Repair

For all you know so far nothing is wrong with it or maybe alot. Do some checking on your own and then come back on here and ask for advice. Check the...

6 replies | 263 view(s)

05-10-2013, 12:24 AM

possum replied to a thread Getting rid of Ants in the lawn, Need help in Lawn Care & Landscaping

Go to any hardware store. They will have a supply of various ant getridders.

6 replies | 253 view(s)

05-08-2013, 12:12 PM

possum replied to a thread Digging a well in Lawn Care & Landscaping

Drive point is simple but requires steel threaded pipe. Short lengths are needed to add pipe as you go down so you can stand up straight and swing...

6 replies | 221 view(s)

05-08-2013, 11:58 AM

possum replied to a thread dandylions in Lawn Care & Landscaping

If you have a few pull or spot spray. If you have a yard full then you can spray now with the suggested weed killer if you wish and then again this...

9 replies | 371 view(s)

05-08-2013, 11:43 AM

possum replied to a thread Worldlawn power equipment? in General Mower Discussion

Dealer 5 miles from me. He sells a decent number of them every season. It seems about all the parts are from here in the U.S. Or at least sold by...

4 replies | 235 view(s)

05-01-2013, 12:08 PM

possum replied to a thread Tranny Belt Replacement My worst nightmare in Troy-Bilt Forum

Involves removal of the battery and tray, deck, crankshaft pulley, and a couple others. MTD says to take it to a service shop as air tools are often...

1 replies | 174 view(s)

05-01-2013, 12:56 AM

possum replied to a thread how to keep a lawn healthy in Lawn Care & Landscaping

All things added to a lawn need to be done by calandar for the area the lawn is grown in as well as the type of lawn it is. My guess is chemicals...

1 replies | 296 view(s)

05-01-2013, 12:30 AM

possum replied to a thread Green Grass in Lawn Care & Landscaping

The kind you buy at places like Lowes, Menards , Ace hardware etc. The stuff in a sack marked fertilizer. That stuff is what most folks round here...

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04-29-2013, 12:34 AM

possum replied to a thread New lawn help in Lawn Care & Landscaping

You have to prepare the area around the house that has lost the good topsoil. If that means adding topsoil do so. If you need to dig it down somemore...

3 replies | 225 view(s)

04-28-2013, 11:06 AM

possum replied to a thread Oil out of breather/air filter Craftsman 917 push mower in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Unless the oil is just terrible run it and stop your worry. Keep the engine as clean as easily possible and make sure it is not overfull. Old engines...

2 replies | 285 view(s)

04-28-2013, 10:46 AM

possum replied to a thread Craftman YT 3000 Kohler 22Hp Loud noise in Small Engine & Mower Repair

That is the Courage engine so many love to hate. Sounds like it is getting ready to croak. The small dealer near here has sold quite a few tractors...

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04-25-2013, 11:26 PM

possum replied to a thread 5W-30 or 10W-30 in General Mower Discussion

Even if the Quaker State Penzoil stories were true years ago they are a moot point now days. Shell Oil Products United States owns and makes the...

34 replies | 2753 view(s)

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