Recent content by AndySKane

I bought a Toro 20323 in 2010 for $269. This is a 20 inch mulching/ rear bagging push mower. What a piece of crap. The decals all fell off, the air clearner fell off, and occasionally it won't start. There is no choke or primer bulb. There is no oil drain plug, you have to pour the old oil...

I have an older Homelite line trimmer, over 20 years old. Still runs fine. However the fuel lines from the gas tank to the carb cracked and I replaced them. The fuel lines are inserted onto nipples in the carb, no problems. At the fuel tank they are just shoved into holes at the top. When I...

Anyone know where to buy Ferris red spray paint?

I was over at Lowes yesterday looking at their mowers. They had some Husqvarnas and the higher priced ones had the Hydro speed and direction control on the right fender rather than foot pedal controlled. The lower priced Huskies and the Deeres all had pedal controls. It seems like with this...

What's the best way to keep mice away from your lawn tractor when stored in the mower shed? Some methods I've read are mothballs Toiler bowl freshener blocks antifreeze used cat litter Bounce laundry sheets ammonia I don't want to buy anything expensive. What do others use does it work?

Today I did my second mow with my Ferris IS1500Z zero turn. I'm starting to master the use of a ZTR and even mastered the little 30 degree swale I have to mow. Also getting pretty good at turns around trees and other objects. The long straightaways is where the machine really shines. The...

The Kawasaki engine on my Ferris mower recommends minimum of 87 octane and no more than 10% ethanol. I don't know of any ethanol free gas sellers around me and don't plan to look for them. What are the thoughts on harm or benefit to the engine if a higher octane is run? I know running a lower...

I recently bought a Ferris IS1500Z with a Kawasaki engine. It is much louder than the Cub Cadet 2518 I previously used. I'm looking to buy hearing protection. I use Classic earplugs for chainsawing but would like to look into other options. Any opinions or advice on what to buy?