We had a house fire and lost our 42" Riding Mower in it. It was my pride and joy -- it was not too special in the bigger world -- it was a 17hp Tecumseh and said Yard Machine on it. I think it was produced by MTD. The engine went out in it a few years ago due to lack of oil and I replaced it myself with a used 16hp Tecumseh.
Anyway, it got killed in a fire.
We are soon moving into our newly rebuilt house and I need to get a mower. I think a 42" deck is the biggest and I have NO idea what to buy. Could some of you give me some tips? Of utmost importance is reliability, ease of maintenance and availability of parts (i.e. - Tecumseh went out of business and it's hard to get stuff) as well as fair pricing and good performance.
I am tempted to go to Sears to look but figured there is obviously folks who know LOTS more than me on this subject who can give tips on the types to buy and places to get them.
If you have a used mower let me know too.
Thanks!
Mike
Anyway, it got killed in a fire.
We are soon moving into our newly rebuilt house and I need to get a mower. I think a 42" deck is the biggest and I have NO idea what to buy. Could some of you give me some tips? Of utmost importance is reliability, ease of maintenance and availability of parts (i.e. - Tecumseh went out of business and it's hard to get stuff) as well as fair pricing and good performance.
I am tempted to go to Sears to look but figured there is obviously folks who know LOTS more than me on this subject who can give tips on the types to buy and places to get them.
If you have a used mower let me know too.
Thanks!
Mike