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Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
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Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Original Message   May 25, 2005 6:07 pm

Hi gang,

I haven't posted in a while and hope everyone is doing well.  Our 1972 LawnBoy self propelled mower spun a bearing, so I thought I'd purchase a new mower.  I've settled on the Craftsman 5.5hp 21" rear bag self propelled mower.  The fact it has the Honda engine is what got my attention.  The only thing I don't like is that it's front wheel drive.  We had a front wheel drive mower some years ago and every time the bagger started to get past half way full, it would cause the front wheels to tend to want to lift off the ground.  Sort of made it useless.  what do you all think of the front wheel drive mowers and do you have an opinion on this particular one I want to purchase.  The price of $379.00 is right for us, and we intend to purchase it on Monday, Memorial Day for some added savings.  Thanks folks.

Craftsman 5.5 hp, 21 in. Deck Rear Bag Propelled Lawn Mower

Sears item #07137669000 Mfr. model #37669

5.5 hp Honda Engine with Auto Choke gives you a well-recognized name of quality and performance. Variable speed EZ Walk allows the operator to walk at his or her own pace. 21 in. High Tunnel 3 in 1 deck has all mowing options. Learn more

Richie



Richie
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AJace


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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #2   May 25, 2005 7:59 pm
I would have to agree with Chris.  I recently used ball bearings and they are great.   It looks like it is the Husqvarna 5521RS that you want. 


Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

robmints


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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #3   May 25, 2005 9:04 pm


http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=37711-41798-55R21HV&lpage=none

Don't know if the link will work. $399. Lowes item #37711

If you are going to bag, you might want to think about the front wheel drive. You didn't like it the first time, would you expect something to have changed?

MML4 just put a 2 stroke Tecumseh on his Snapper, seems real happy. Nothing like a good two stroke for your Snapper.
bbwb


Less is more...more or less

Location: NE Minnesota
Joined: Feb 23, 2004
Points: 115

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #4   May 25, 2005 9:16 pm
Hi Richie:

My only concern is if you would be able to replace the carburator with an adjustable type?

I have the Toro PP and like the self drive feature.  My only beef is the "locking" of the wheels when I try to pull it backwards.

bbwb

Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #5   May 25, 2005 10:05 pm
Hey folks,

That Husqvarna looks great and I think I'm going to go with it.  Only Lowes seems to carry it around here and I'll check with them tomorrow and see if the price will drop on Monday.  I really did think Lowes would have had it for a lower price than $399.00.

Rob, I've been looking at many mowers, and most seem to be front wheel drive.  I thought it would be a good idea to check with the forum to see if they did work the bugs out of them.  I will certainly bag the grass, but I do like having the option of mulching.  I'd always prefer a rear wheel drive mower over front wheel any day of the week.   It's just that the Sears model with the Honda engine was the right price for me.

BBWB, I won't be replacing the carb on the mower with an adjustable type.  My Toro snowblower really needed that modification, but I can live with a bit of RPM hunting on a mower, assuming it happens at all.  Thanks you all for your opinions, I'll be sure to let you know in the next few days what I purchased and give you a full report on it.

Richie

Richie
Marshall


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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #6   May 25, 2005 10:25 pm
Hi Richie, good to see you back again.

I think you'll like the RWD much better.

You might read Kevin's thread about his Husqvarna "push mower" he just bought. The same mower with RWD would be a good choice too. That Briggs INTEK OHV is real nice engine, some say better than Honda's GC consumer engine.

Husqvarna push mower
robmints


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Points: 4691

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #7   May 26, 2005 6:18 am
Ritchie,
Take the Sears ad with you to Lowes. Price match should be no problem.
Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #8   May 26, 2005 6:28 am
Hi Marshall,

Thanks for the tips and I'll be sure to check it out.  I do have a Sears 17hp lawn tractor, so this walk-behind mower is used for those areas that are not practical for the riding mower.  Hopefully Lowes will have all the models in stock. 

Rob, I didn't know I could bring an Ad to Lowes and have them match the price.  Thanks again!

Richie 

Richie
jubol


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Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #9   May 26, 2005 9:38 am
 Richie,

Home Depot sells the same mower under the Poulan nameplate.

Also if you are a Vet, Retired Military or Active they are giving 10% off  thru Memorial day.

Lowes also on the discounts!!

                                                 Fred     

This message was modified May 26, 2005 by jubol


Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
Emmo


Joined: May 22, 2003
Points: 1065

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #10   May 26, 2005 10:00 am
jubol wrote:
 Richie,

Home Depot sells the same mower under the Poulan nameplate.

Also if you are a Vet, Retired Military or Active they are giving 10% off  thru Memorial day.

Lowes also on the discounts!!

                                                 Fred     


Sorry Fred.....Just saw that you edited to also include the Lowes info as well....
This message was modified May 26, 2005 by Emmo
jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #11   May 26, 2005 10:06 am
 Emmo,

The important thing here is, we are all trying to help each other!!! Thank God! ! !

                                               Fred   

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
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