14 - Friday, February 17, 1989 - North Shore News

SHOP AROUND __

Choose the right
mower for the job

THOUSANDS OF walk-behind
lawn mowers are sold each year in
Canada. Below are answers to the
most asked questions of lawn
mower shoppers:

© What are my choices? You'll
find a wide range of lawn mower
models and prices, ranging from
bargain basement to more than
$700.

There are self-propelling and
walk power mowers; side-
discharge, rear and side-bagging
and mulching models; pull start or
key electric start features; safety
systems and more to consider.

© How do I narrow my choices?
Start with the critical component
in the mower, the engine. You'll
find three types of lawn mower
engines today: Standard four-cy-
cle, two-cycle and overhead valve
(OHV) four-cycle engines.

The standard four-cycle is the
highly durable longtime standard
of the industry. But, in recent
years, the two-cycle has grown in
popularity. The two-cycle is
smaller and lighter and has fewer
moving parts to wear out or break.

The newest engine on the scene
is the OHV four-cycle engine. Its
technulogically superior design
provides extra cutting power, ease
of starting and long life.

Remember these upkeep tips
about four- and two-cycles: With
separate oil and gas chambers, the
four-cycle will require occasional
oil changes. You needn’t change
the oil on the two-cycle, but you
will have to mix oil with each tank
of gasoline.

© Will my mower start easily?
This is the greatest fear of a lawn
mower shopper. You can deal with
your concern by asking the dealer
to let you test-start a mower.

Also, ask if starting is part of
the warranty.

Key electric start options are
available on some medels. Add 15
per cent to the cost of the mower
in return for the convenience of
automotive-type starting.

* Is a self-propelling model right
for me? A self-propelling model,
with wheels that drive the mower
while you guide it, is the perfect
choice for those who don’t want to
push their mower back and forth
across the lawn.

When purchasing a rear-bagger,
you may want to inquire about a
rear-wheel drive, self-propelling
version. Why? Because as the bag
fills, the front wheels will lose
drive traction.

Side-discharge baggers are typi-
cally front-wheel drive and are
easier to control. The operator
must simply tilt the wheels up to
stop and turn.

© Will the mower beautifully
groom my yard? What you don’t
want is a mower that leaves tall
blades of uncut grass called
“stragglers,’’ or forms a pattern of
lines on your yard, resulting from
the mower cutting lower on one
side. A test drive can steer you
clear of these models.

ly ,ou are able to arrange a test
drive, mow a 20’-square test plot
and eyeball the grass surface from
your hands and knees to determine
the quality of cut.

If the ability to pick up pine
needles, shreds of paper and sticks
is important, select a model with
strong vacuuming power.

* What cutting width do I need?
Consider first the layout and size
of your yard. If your backyard is a
maze of flower beds and obstacles,
you might want a narrow width
mower to make manoeuvering
easier. Mowers generally range in
size from 17°’ to 22’', with the 21””
the standard for many homeown-

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