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    Should I finally ditch my 2 stroke Lawnboy?

    It's not been an easy road keeping my LawnBoy L21ZSM in running condition. Piston ring issues, reed valves, exhaust, carb, ignition modules, you name it, I've had an issue with it. And parts are getting very scarce. On the plus side, I still have the side discharge bagging kit (brand new)...
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    No Compression - Best Source for Piston Rings and Reed Valves?

    Hello gents. I have decided to resurrect my fine condition LawnBoy L21ZSM. It's had a rest since last Sprig when it lost total compression. I'm guessing piston rings need replacement, but I may also replace the reed valves while I'm at it. What source do you gents use for these parts? I...
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    Using a push Reel Mower - What I've learned

    Hey gents. I have two powered mowers (in Avatar) but I have also owned a Scott's 20" push reel mower for about 10 years. I try and mow off and on with it from late mid June to until the leaves drop with the Reel mower when I can. Surprisingly, if you set it up correctly and the conditions are...
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    Mowing at Night? Repeatedly? Seriously?

    I've made a few comments on here about a neighbor that actually seems to cultivate Crabgrass. It's one devil of a time keeping his Crabgrass out of my lawn, but I manage to do it. When he mows (he has a generic Rider that looks like an MTD or Yardman), he cuts to scalping height. It's no...
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    Reel Mowers Anyone? Anyone?

    Hey guys. As a kid growing up in the 60's, we had 2 acres. One acre of lawn, one acre of wooded lot. My father loved to mow, and his favorite mower was a gas powered REO REEL Self Propelled Lawn Mower he bought in the late 50's. What a beautiful job this reel mower did. Neighbors and...
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