I recently replaced a 15+ year old Craftsman mower that was bulletproof, well except for the deck which rusted through. Otherwise I'd still be using it. I replaced it with a Craftsman from Lowes and it just feels like cheap junk by comparison. The engine is already giving me trouble and I'd be surprised if it lasts 5 years.

taking it apart to clean the crap out of it. Buy two while you’re at it. You’re going to need it!

ago- but for some reason it didn't put itself under the deck this time and it will not start after just a few strait up downpours. i am going to give it a chance to dry out- if it starts I will forgive it-i may even change the spark plug - but it not it's Mower clearance season and walmart sells briggs and stratton engines too

The wife. Congrats on the newborn.

with his push reel mower back in the late '50s/early '60s . . . as demonstrated here by my grandmother (not) . . .

Although one of his was missing the blade. ** Edited by KCHokie2 at 8/18/2024, 10:42:49 PM

[Magnum is mowing the lawn at the estate. Higgins approaches with the dogs, scowling. The dogs bark at Magnum] Magnum : [smiles] Morning, Higgins. Guys. Something wrong? Higgins : [annoyed] Simply put, you are not qualified for this work. Magnum : Gee, Higgins, I don't think that's very nice. Look at my rows. They're even, they overlap. I know how to mow a yard. [Higgins bends and picks up some lawn stems] Higgins : To the untrained eye, this may appear to be just another suburban lawn. But for your information, we are standing on a scientifically formulated carpet of bahía, Kentucky bluegrass and an African zoysia. One doesn't just mow it. Magnum : Gee, Higgins. I was just trying to do you a favor. Higgins : [takes the lawn mower] I hope it can be saved. You were cutting at least 30 degrees against the grain. [Higgins walks away with the lawn mower. Magnum walks next to him, pushing the wheelbarrow in front of him] Higgins : Favor? Magnum : Well, I just figured it was time I paid back some of the favors that I owe everybody. Even the score, balance my karma. You know what I mean? Higgins : Assuming you had some grasp of a subtle Eastern concept like karma... Magnum : I'm serious, Higgins. Make me a list of the favors that I owe you, and I'll take care of them. Higgins : [impatiently] I already have a list. What I don't have is a reason to believe you. Magnum : You know that case I had last week? The guy from Maui who couldn't live unless I found his wife for him, you remember? Higgins : Really, Magnum, I'm not interested in listening to another of your tawdry divorce cases. Magnum : Well, I found her. In some kootch joint on Hotel Street. It was a heart-warming reunion. [Magnum and Higgins place the tools in a storeroom] Magnum : She had a gun, he had a gun and, I had the hiccups for about six hours after the shooting. Higgins : A case of hiccups is hardly a revelation. Magnum : No, no, I'm serious, Higgins, I'm serious. There I was, right between 'em, and I didn't get a nick. I think it was... some kind of gypsy's warning. Higgins : [mockingly] Karma, gypsy warning. I suppose your horoscope clinched it. Magnum : Not my horoscope. This. [Magnum shows Higgins a fortune cookie, not very fresh] Higgins : [winces in disgust] Good God, that's horrible. What is it? Magnum : It's a fortune cookie that I got from some takeout Sichuan food after the shooting. Higgins : I thought you had the hiccups. Magnum : Just read the fortune. [Higgins takes the cookie, takes out the note and reads it aloud] Higgins : "A man of good fortune repays his reward". I agree. That's quite a coincidence. [Higgins hands the cookie back to Magnum. Magnum places the note back inside the cookie] Higgins : Magnum, are you serious about this? I mean, it isn't one of your silly attempts to extract some favor from me, is it? [Magnum kisses the cookie, then raises his right hand] Magnum : I swear. Higgins : There is an errand you might be perfectly qualified to perform. [Higgins hands Mangum a bill of lading] Magnum : Thank you. [Higgins sighs and rolls his eyes, as if saying "I know I am going to regret that"]

years ago. I bought a Briggs & Stratton 5.5 HP Craftsman mower from Sears when they were still around for $100. "Supply Chain Issues" was a blank check for all companies to jack rates, prices and everything. Now the inflation has taken over where that left off....You just WAIT!

Speculate

Of extra parts that can break down.

It's because of TOS violation.