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    Can’t find a 42” riding mower anywheres here.

    Went by my local Lowes yesterday in Erie, PA and there is not a single lawn tractor at the entire store... all sold out. Plants still can't get the parts they need to produce any new machines. FYI: Husqvarna lawn tractors are made by Husqvarna in Orangeburg, SC. (For you history buffs, this...
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    E170- Bye-Bye Easy Change oil setup

    The more I researched the Easy Change oil system on my new JD E170, the more I realized it's a bad idea, at least for me. It wasn't a selling point when I bought the mower. I understand why they use it, and why some might like it. But only changing out a third of the oil capacity at $40.00 a...
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    "Edge" All Electric ZTR Mower

    I'm sure everyone will be hearing all about this "Edge" all electric ZTR as soon as the company starts rolling production out. It looks good and interesting, and I hope it is successful. But to those interested, keep in mind how much you are spending and if it is worth the gamble to spend that...
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    Kohler 7000 Series Engines

    Kohler 7000 Series engines- are they considered a yay or nay yet for residential mowers? Someone asked me about one in a Husqvarna, and I told them I haven't heard anything in regards to these engines yet. I told them my new JD has the Briggs Intek twin that has been around for a long time and...
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    John Deere E170 "Ready Start" correct cold start procedure?

    The Briggs and Stratton ELS Series V-Twin in my new JD E170 is clearly labeled as being equipped with the "Ready Start" no choke starting system. Yet JD still provides a choke position on the throttle lever (you have to hold it up, it's spring loaded) and states in the manual to use the choke...
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