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sully


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Opinion on Craftsmans 6.5 hp 21 in. mower
Original Message   Apr 26, 2005 7:02 pm

Any opinions on the below lawn mower.  I have a small, flat lawn that does not require powered wheels.

Craftsman 6.5 hp, 21 in. Deck Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower


Sears item #07138885000 Mfr. model #38885

A 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine delivers the power for either option, rear bagging or mulching. Fresh Start fuel cap provides for improved starting with precise delivery of fuel stabilizer. The Dust Blocker rear bag gives exceptional bagging results. 8 in. front and rear wheels are more than the industry standard.

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Marshall


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Re: Opinion on Craftsmans 6.5 hp 21 in. mower
Reply #8   Apr 26, 2005 11:58 pm
Terminator20 wrote:
My shop is my garage. When we moved in, I converted that ugly carport into something useful. We had the garage enclosed with a great big automatic door, and we installed electrical. Then we installed a workbench and shelving. I now call it a shop with everything I need at my fingertips. I have a laptop inside the garage for typing in hours worked and documentation. If you would like to know more, PM me

What was the fix to those 6 broken handles.




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Termy


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Re: Opinion on Craftsmans 6.5 hp 21 in. mower
Reply #9   Apr 27, 2005 12:00 am
Answer given is...

JB Weld


Marshall


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Re: Opinion on Craftsmans 6.5 hp 21 in. mower
Reply #10   Apr 27, 2005 12:10 am
I figured that was the answer. I tried that as well on an old Murray, I had to use hose clamps ontop of the JB Weld.

That's a good place to start your shop and business.
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Dave___in___CT


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Re: Opinion on Craftsmans 6.5 hp 21 in. mower
Reply #11   Apr 27, 2005 10:16 am
Hi...

I have a similar 3-4 year old Craftsman push mower... mow about 2,500-3,000 square feet... runs well...  no mechanical problems... wheels on mine are smaller diameter... dark green color...

The bagger on mine lets any dust blow right thru onto me... It's bad in this respect... I see the one you're looking at says... "The Dust Blocker rear bag gives exceptional bagging results"... hopefully this is a lot better...

To avoid a dust bowl when things are dry with or without the bagger... i bought a Brill reel mower... manually powered...

Mine has so-so deck suction with the standard blades... have to drop it to the lowest position to suck up any harder-to-pick-up stuff... but it bags the cut grass OK...

Dave...

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