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Old 05-02-2009, 06:22 PM
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Let's See Your Lawn mowers

Yeah, that's right!! Let's see your lawn mowers

1983 Deere 130 w/11hp Kaw. Other than normal maintenance nothing has ever been done to this thing, knock on wood (My Dad bought it brand new and gave it to me last year)

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Beer Holder, bungee cord on brake pedal so it springs back, wire to hold deck height selection lever, fresh air in right front tire every 2nd mow

 
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Old 05-02-2009, 06:51 PM
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Mine is similar to below, only older. Crafstman 5.25 HP 3 in one push lawn mower. I have a small yard and usually mulch only, but occasionally bag to add to the compost pile.

 
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Old 05-02-2009, 07:02 PM
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This one is like my yard cruiser.
They are best for level ground{not great on hillsides}
18 horse Briggs Vanguard twin. I've had no problems outside of routine maintenance, and a couple of wore out deck bearings, a tension spring and two belts.

It's been a great mower 10 or 11 years of great service and hoping for ten more at least. Mine isn't as shiny now, at little rash here and there.

 
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Old 05-02-2009, 07:51 PM
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I'll post mine tomorrow.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:07 AM
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Just picked up this one a couple of weeks ago. So far, I like it. The 8.75 is a nice motor.

Craftsman Professional mower

190 cc 8.75 torque Briggs & Stratton engine(49 states)
Electric key start
1.8 liter fuel capacity
Cast-iron lined cylinders with chrome plated piston rings
6-speed rear wheel drive
21" steel deep dome cutting deck enineered for superior cut
single lever, rear height adjustment
1" - 3.5" cutting height
3-n-1 convertible cutting option-bag,mulch or side-discharge7" lockable caster front wheels and 9" rear wheels with ball bearings
Deluxe bail
2.5 Bushel capacity rear bag
Engine power values are as rated by the engine manufacturer.
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 01:43 PM
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04ish Crapsmen LT1000. 42 inch deck, 6 speed, lifts front wheels 4 inches when dumping clutch
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:10 PM
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Mine right now is the one Stealth posted. Just bought it last year.

But OP - the old Crapsman I posted in the other thread had the EXACT same mods done - the bungee, wire, beer holder... weird (the only thing was it was the right rear that always needed air)
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:32 PM
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JOHN DEERE. You know they use Kawasaki engines in those things? BUT, never had a problem with it. Anyway, my second one, I use to have the 112.



 

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Old 05-03-2009, 03:01 PM
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more pics of truck brew
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Camarothatcould
more pics of truck brew
That's top secret, I never show the outside lol - Alright, here's one, nothing exciting - It's faster than my tractor tho, pulls more as well. The Deere is too light up front - needs Wheelie Bars. She'll rear right up on yuh.

 

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I dont like showing my mower without my yard...lol



Not a great pic...but first cut of the season...no edging yet.

 
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Where is the grass???
 
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Old 05-03-2009, 03:32 PM
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Where is the grass???

Grass, hell, how do you navigate that contraption? Remote? Where's the steering wheel?
 
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Grass, hell, how do you navigate that contraption? Remote? Where's the steering wheel?
Oh yeah..good point.

Maybe it is pulled by a fleet of donke.....err Clydesdale's?
 


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