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jgreen

Joined: Sep 9, 2003
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castor front wheels for a walk behind mower
Original Message May 8, 2005 9:44 pm

hi All,

I have put all my snow blower refurbishing on hold for a while. It is time to get the mower in shape. I have a 6.5 21" rear drive Scotts brand (Murray) with the single lever height adjustment. Do they make an aftermarket set or castor type wheels for the front ? I would think thai would make it easier to make the many turns i have to make in my lawn.

I also will need a new blade. can I just go to the local harware and pick up a generic type blade or does it have to be a scotts brand ?

thanks

John
Scotts 21" self propelled mower
MTD 4.5 HP single stage snow thrower
Snapper 3 HP single stage snow thrower
Yardman 5HP two stage snowblower

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cleanmaxx_brian

"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
Points: 231

Re: castor front wheels for a walk behind mower
Reply #1 May 8, 2005 9:53 pm

No caster conversion that I know of. I like the idea though...
I put a generic high lift blade on mine and it worked fine.
I have the 21" high wheel with the 6.5 HP Intek engine. Man o man that motor is smoooooth! My biggest complaint was the ground speed was way to slow!

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

Marshall

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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: castor front wheels for a walk behind mower
Reply #2 May 8, 2005 10:09 pm

Like Brian said, I don't know of one if there is one. Even if there was I'm sure it would be aweful pricey for it to be the kind that you can lock and unlock fron the handle. You don't want the other kind anyway.

You can order direct from Gator, Jacks doesn't show one for a 21" Scotts or Murray. Gator will tell you what they have that will work if you want to try one. Did Deere have a clone to that Scotts?
Gator Mulching Blade

I found this, don't know if it's the right number or not though?

60412

97-920 BLADE GATOR MULCHER MURRAY 21"

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Doodlefork

Joined: Apr 20, 2005
Points: 9

Re: castor front wheels for a walk behind mower
Reply #3 May 9, 2005 9:46 am

See if this is what you're looking for.

http://www.eazymow.com/

lland

Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 605

Re: castor front wheels for a walk behind mower
Reply #4 May 9, 2005 4:51 pm

If you convert to castor front wheels, if you mow across any slope, you may want to be srue they are easily lockable (straight ahead) from the operator position or you may find yourself fighting their tendency to head downhill.

2001 Toro 20023 Personal Pace
2002 John Deere Trimmer/Edger/Blower
2003 Craftsman DYT 4000 - 25HP/48" w/bagger
2003 Toro 826LE Snowblower
2004 Mantis Tiller/Dethatcher/Aerator/Edger
2005 Husqvarna 145BT Backpack Blower
Rubbermaid 10CF Trailer
Craftsman 40" Plug Aerator

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