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Back to Question list Is gasohol OK to use? Yes. All engines are now built to run on a 10% ethanol alcohol mix. Problems can arise however if your fuel supplier has not monitored the alcohol level properly and the mix is much higher than it should be. This is probably rare but it does happen. If you suspect a problem, most dealers have test kits to check alcohol content. My X!x# engine won't start!? Most starting problems are fuel related. You may not think you have bad fuel but probably do. It is either out of season or stale or contains water. Drain the fuel and try fresh. It will probably work. How short can I mow? It is recommended not to mow below 3 inches. This allows enough blade surface area for a healthy plant. If you mow too short it weakens to grass plant which allows weeds to become established and thins the stand because the grass is not vigorous. Many people believe that if they mow short they don't have to mow as often. RIGHT. Those people usually end up with all dandelions and crabgrass. They also buy lots of blades.(maybe I should advocate short mowing!) One final note. Never mow off more than 1/3 of the grass height. If you are mulching, no more than an inch. You may request our brochure, "Mowing Tips" produced by the Grasshopper Company. It is full of great mowing suggestions. Back to Question list Top of page My blades wear out so fast!? Excessive blade wear is often a result of cutting too low. As cut height is lowered, blade wear curve becomes steeper. Blade wear can be a result of poor quality blades or mowing things other than grass, but most likely is due to cut height. If you live in sandy regions, blade wear is increased also. Hardened-cutting-edge blades are now being used by many OEM's. Check with your dealer to see if hardened-edge blades are available for your mower. What type of blades should I use? Here are some things to think about. 1) Low/med lift blades are less noisy and dusty in dry conditions. However they will not throw the grass as far. 2)High lift blades are better for lush, high volume conditions in early season or high rainfall areas. They will throw the grass farther but are noisier and take more power. 3) It is best not to use high lift blades when using a collection system with a vac or blower but are essential if you are bagging with a one or two blade mower deck without a vac. Mulching! schmulching! Does it work? Mulching can work, but it must be done correctly. Coining of bad words is often a result of mulchers who do it "my way". Here are the rules. 1. Cut 1" maximum 2. Cut during the driest part of the day. 3. Clean the mower afterwards. It helps to have a mower that converts to side discharge or bagging for those times when the rain won't shut off or vacation gets in the way of your lawn mowing.We do not recommend dedicated mulchers. Back to Question list How can I stop leaving strips? Stripping can be caused by one or all of the following reasons.
My mower does not discharge well. There are two normal causes for this. Either the blades are low lift blades used for dry conditions or the mower is plugged with grass. Try higher lift blades but clean the deck first. Back to Question list Why should I buy from a dealer? Most people don't ask this but I'm going to tell you anyway. Buying a mower from your nearest handydiscountmart may seem like a good idea when you pay for it and it's new. It may not seem so good should you encounter any problems, which are more likely to happen when you buy from those sources. When you purchase from a dealer, you have a partner that you can go to for any problem. Whether it's parts, warranty, accessories, or just general "picking your brain" help, your dealer is always there to give you the service you expect. Iowa Lake Sales & Service is committed to customer satisfaction. If you have a problem, we have a problem. We will do everything within our power to make sure you have a pleasant experience while on your yard. Back to Question list Top of page |
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