Recent content by TonyPrin

Warranty is generally 5-years for non-commercial use. The OP obviously fits within the warranty but not everyone keeps receipts and RYOBI service centers and not always convenient.

I agree and easy, too. But that doesn't make it so for everyone. This forum is filled with basic maintenance questions and others from those with problems caused by improperly doing so. Beyond that, many owners bring their mowers in for a "spring tune-up". Not everyone understands...

If you used gas stored in the mower, I'd start with draining the gas and replacing it with new.

Perhaps a photo.

Generally, I would suggest a self-propelled mower for 1/2 acre. But you already have a zero turn that should easily handle your need I suggest you stick with that. You should consider a self-propelled push mower for areas the zero turn can't handle well.

I'm not familiar with your equipment but want to comment on towing basics. Listed towing capacity relates to the weight of a wheeled object where resistance is minimal, called rolling resistance. When an object is dragged, resistance is multiple times greater than the same object on wheels...

The bumper is only on the front and just protection. It helps when going around things, when you put it away, or if other things bang into it.

Starting with your last question, the XT2 costs about $300 more than the XT1. The upgraded parts would cost that much if you did them all. I think the bumper is most important starting out and the armrests are least. My suggestion would be to stick with the XT1 until you see which upgrades, if...

GearHead36, you have a one-track mind. You're right and only your opinion is possible. Anyone with a different opinion must be motivated by some agenda or impure rationale. I've never suggested that electric is always the answer. I accept it's not right for large property and I'm not a...

GearHead36, for some reason you insist on personalizing comments. Like most others, I have opinions, not agendas. I don't "evangelize" any more than those who prefer gas or human power.

Going forward, volts, size and configuration are the most important factors when purchasing a mower battery. Next comes CCA. The Ah rating can impact battery life but I wouldn't pay extra.

Electric mowers account for 25% of annual push mower sales. Battery is the fastest growing push mower segment in the country and is expected to be 50% of mower sales by 2030. But you're correct that Home Depot announced a goal to have battery-powered products drive more than 85 percent of its...

GearHead36, let me see if I can summarize your thoughts. Electric is no good. A new mower is no good. Most gas is no good. B&S is no good. And you recommend someone ask a flipper for advice on what to buy. You don't suppose he'll happen to have just what they need in his shop.

I don't post because I have an agenda, only because there's nothing good on tv.

GearHead36, you seem to have a penchant for assigning motivation to people's opinions. Why must it be that you are the only one who's opinions are sincere and based on experience and facts. Isn't it more likely that people have differing perspectives and not just the party line. I doubt if...