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The article offers tips in buying lawn mowers or self-propelled gas mowers, which require regular upkeep and oil changes. It suggests that one must look for a washout port that accepts a hose for easy deck cleaning and a blade-brake clutch, which stops the blade when one release the handlebar lever. It adds that one should avoid larger engines because they do not guarantee better mowing.

The article offers information on lawn mowers including Honda HRX2175VYA from Honda, Toro Recycler SmartStow 20340 from Toro Co. and Cub Cadet LLC.

The article evaluates several lawn mowers, including the HRX217K5VLA from Honda, the TB-280ES 12AGA26G from Troy-Bilt, and the 10734 from Lawn-Boy.

The article evaluates lawn mowers, riding lawn mowers and tractors, including green options. The article compares the quality and price of the mowing machines, discusses the various features available, and offers advice on choosing a mower based on the lawn being cared for. The article compares electric or gas-powered and self-propelled or push lawn mowers. The article recommends the John Deere LA115 lawn tractor and the Toro Z4200 zero-turn-radius rider. The reliability of the machinery is also considered. INSETS: Features that count;Mow-a-thon: We put new cleaner machines through their paces.

The article evaluates several lawn mowers including 10785 from Lawn Boy, HRX217HXA from Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. and JS45 from John Deere & Co.

This section presents a rating of lawn mowers. Some of the mowers are Honda HRX217HXA, Toro Super Recycler 20055, John Deere JX75, Lawn-Boy 10685, Lawn-Boy 10695, Toro Recycler 20041, Lawn-Boy 10684, Husqvarna 55R21HV, John Deere JS63C, Cub Cadet SR621 12A-977A, Husqvarna 5521CHV, Ariens LM21S (911514), Troy-Bilt 12AV839N, Ariens 911097, Troy-Bilt 12AV566N, Toro Recycler 20016, Honda Harmony II HRS216SDA, Yard-Man 12A-556Q, Yard Man 12A-568Q, Snapper RP217018BV, Murray 226111x92, and Bolens 12A-264E.

The article presents information related to lawn mowers. Compared with cars, gasoline-powered lawn mowers produce a disproportionate amount of air pollution. Manual-reel mowers turns a series of curved blades that spin with the wheels. Reel mowers are quiet, inexpensive, and nonpolluting. They're also relatively safe to operate and require little maintenance other than periodic blade adjustment and sharpening. Electric mowers use an electric motor to drive a rotating blade. Both corded and cordless versions start with the push of a button. They produce no exhaust emissions, and, like reel mowers, require little maintenance aside from sharpening.

Compares several lawn mowers. How to select a lawn mower; Features of most lawn mowers; Major brands and where they can be fixed; Safety tips for people who mow lawns. INSETS: HERE'S WHO SELLS THE MAJOR BRANDS AND WHERE TO SERVICE THEM;Features that count.;CR Quick Recommendations;MOWING YOUR LAWN STILL REQUIRES CARE

Provides a practical guide to choosing and buying lawn mowers. Factors to consider when buying a lawn mower; Description of available products under this category from various manufacturers; Details on the important features of these products; Provision of brief technology tips that will be of much help in decision making; Factors to consider when choosing products under this category. INSET: Lawn equipment: a greater threat to hearing.

Provides a practical guide to product ratings information on a select pool of lawn mowers from various manufacturers in the U.S. Guide to ratings; Technical specifications; Additional detail on features and performance for individual models; Availability; Recommendations; Brief technology tips that will be of much help in decision making.

Deals with the labor-saving features of lawn mowers available in the market, as of June 2004. Tips on buying lawn mowers; Important features of lawn mowers that improve moving performance as well as convenience; Ratings of several lawn mowers available in the market.

Gives advice on buying a lawn tractor, and evaluates a number of tractor models. Top rating which was given to the John Deere L110, which is sold at The Home Depot; Design of lawn tractors to mow one-half acre or more, and to accept snow plows and other accessories; Observation that mowers with three blades may widen the swath being mowed, but also create a less-smooth and even lawn surface; Steering ability of the tractors, and advice to try tight-turning models. INSETS: Features that count;Retailers vs. dealers: What they sell, what they offer;Tractor batteries: Most don't meet their claims.

Focuses on ratings assigned to various push type lawn mowers available in market. Basis of assigning ratings; Features of mowers; Pros and cons of mowers; Cost of mowers.

Evaluates different types of self-propelled lawnmowers. Methods of evaluation; Explanation of mulching, bagging, and side-discharging models; Analysis of performance and ease of use; Product recommendations and ratings. INSET: Features that help....

Presents information on the overall ratings of several brands and models of lawn mowers in performance order from price to overall score, based on a consumer report in May 1999.

Provides information on the brands and models of lawn mowers, including price range, key features, performance difference and purchasing recommendations. INSET: The ultimate in self-propelled mowers.

Examines measures in selecting the right machine to suit the size and terrain of the lawn. Top brands; Emissions reduction and safety measures undertaken; Different mower configurations; Testing processes undertaken; Brand reliability; Buying guidelines.

Tests mulching lawnmowers which do away with the need to bag grass clippings. Benefits to lawn and environment; Performance with mulching and mowing; Chutes and bags; Handling; Starting; Recommendations. INSET: What makes it mulch?;Mowers: sit or walk? Big or little?; A....

Discusses and rates basic power lawn mowers. Description of basic mowers; The criteria used for testing; Mowing ease; Catcher convenience; Servicing; Recommendations. INSET: Ratings.;Still, use them wisely..

Report of tests on 39 self-propelled mowers. Design; Safety; Cutting and bagging; The drive mechanism; Other factors to weigh; Recommendations; Clipping disposal; Ratings according to twelve different criteria.

Description of choices in rotary mowers, electric and gas mowers, riding mowers, safety controls, grass bags. How the mowers performed; Ease of operation. Recommendations given; Mowers rated. INSET: Reel mowers; Keeping cords in line.;The Flymo mower..

The article offers information on the types of gardening equipment such as lawn mowers and tractors that are available in various marketplaces in the U.S. According to the article, mowers options ranges from $100 push mowers to more than $4,000 tractors and zero-turn-radius machines. It cites some of the types of lawn mowers such as manual-reel mowers, electric mowers, and the gas-powered mowers.

This article discusses low priced lawnmowers, which help to attain more desirable lawns through improved cutting, mulching, and bagging. The article also mentions features that create better performance and convenience such as multiple speeds, rear-wheel drive, fuel-preserving cap, blade-break clutch, and a swing-up handle. A chart contains mower evaluations including mulching, bagging, side discharge, ease of use, and other options for 36 brands of mowers including Honda, Lawn Boy, John Deere, Craftsman, and Black & Decker. INSET: DON'T FORGET THE EARPLUGS.

The article focuses on the developments related to string trimmers. A string trimmer can pick up where a lawn mower leaves off. It provides the finishing touches, slicing through tufts of grass around trees and flowerbeds, straightening uneven edges along a driveway, and trimming stretches of lawn the mower or tractor can't reach. Gasoline-powered trimmers are better than electrics at cutting heavy weeds and brush, and are often better at edging--turning the trimmer so its spinning line cuts vertically along a walk or garden border. Electric-corded trimmers are the least expensive and usually the lightest; many weigh only about 5 pounds. Some work nearly as well as gas trimmers for most trimming.

Focuses on ratings assigned to various push type lawn mowers available in market. Basis behind assigning ratings; Features of mowers; Pros and cons of mowers; Cost of mowers.

Reports on the availability and features of lawn mowers in December 1998.

Examines lawn mowers for shoppers concerned with air pollution. California's crackdown on utility engines used in lawn mowers and other garden equipment; Tests of battery-powered mowers; Performance; Cost; Recommendations.

Evaluates different types of push lawnmowers. Difference between gasoline-powered, electric-powered and nonpowered models; Results of product testing; Recommendations based on performance and price.

Evaluates several lawn tractors. Features and maneuverability; Repair history; Prices; Recommendation for the White Outdoor LT-1650 and the Husqvarna YTH1542XP.

Presents a guide to buying lawn trimmers.

Discusses what type of lawn mower best suits your needs. Description of mowers; What type of lawn each mower is best suited for. INSET: Reliability of the brands..

The article reports that the LawnBott robotic lawn mower and the Broil King Signet 90 986784 LP gas grill were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It is inferred that the publication's evaluations prompted the recalls. The article talks about how other gas grills were also recalled by the CPSC.

The article evaluates several lawn mowers including the Toro 20073, the Black & Decker MM875 and the John Deere LA110.

Evaluates a battery powered robotic lawnmower, the Friendly Robotics RL500. Features; How long it took to mow sample lawns; Disadvantages, including many missed areas; Specifications; Price.

Reports on the rate of repairs and serious problems of gasoline lawn mowers bought between 1992 and 1997 as manufactured by Honda, Sears and Toro.