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PURCHASING a new mower is an
important decision and one that
requires some thought.

A good way to get started is to
answer the following questions:

© How large is your lawn, and
how much time do you want to
spend mowing it? Most people
don’t like to spend more than two
‘hours a week on lawn and garden
.care. If your lawn is more’ than a

-half. acre ‘or. so, you'll probably
‘want to. consider. buying a riding -~
"mower or lawn tractor.
@ Does your lawn require a lot o
of trim work around trees, bushes.’
or other objects? If so, the mower.
you buy should be maneuverable. _
* Do you need. your mower to.
perform tasks other than mowing?
Some lawn tractors have snow

RE! Je
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t eo
throwing, and tilling attachments ‘{
that really add, economy to your
purchase. :

Once you've decided what you |
want in/a lawn mower, test drive
several models. Also, make sure to
ask, the dealer .- questions: cabout
prices, | safety features, Parts
availabltity, service and warranties. '

When testing the: mower; check... a
. for'vibration and ‘noise:‘is it: éasy
- to steer and’ stable.-o ii

turns and

enough power to‘suit: your-needs?...

Does it start easily and have good :
braking: ability? ‘Are’ ‘the: mower's

“controls easy to reach and operate?:

And. finally, is the: person: who

‘will be using the. ‘mower: most
often, ‘

comfortable with the”
equipment you’ ve chosen? versa