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Frank


Joined: Mar 6, 2005
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Lawnboy lawnmower
Original Message   Mar 6, 2005 10:11 pm
HI there I am new to this forum and I am looking for a new lawnmower. 

When I was at Home Depot I saw the Lawnboy model 10683.  This is a push mower that was very balanced and includes features such as inset wheels, front wheels that are wide and therefore easy to turn, 3 in one, adjustable wheel height, and adjustable handle height.  The only item I was curious about was the 6.5HP Tecumseh motor that they use.  Does anyone have any experience with these motors and are they reliable?  How about the mower in general.  Is it a good quality mower?

I have also looked at the Toro but did not like the push mower because it was not well balanced and the handlebar was uncomfortable.  Any other mower I should look at (but not Sears)?

Thanks,
Frank

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Frank


Joined: Mar 6, 2005
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Re: Lawnboy lawnmower
Reply #14   Mar 7, 2005 11:06 pm
Marshall,

The dealer I talked to quoted a much higher price for the mower with the Honda engine.  Like I said, I will have to verify this with another Canadian dealer because the price does not seem right.

MissSnowshoveler


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Re: Lawnboy lawnmower
Reply #15   Mar 8, 2005 5:35 am
Ben07 wrote:
Does rings, seals and a honing get them going well again?

Ben07


Most of the parts for the older lawnboys are gertting hard to get.  If we're lucky and get them they may run for a season.

Sherri

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Marshall


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Re: Lawnboy lawnmower
Reply #16   Mar 8, 2005 8:55 am
Frank wrote:
Marshall,

The dealer I talked to quoted a much higher price for the mower with the Honda engine.  Like I said, I will have to verify this with another Canadian dealer because the price does not seem right.

Ah, sounds like maybe a little price gouging is going on? Could he be quoting you a higher end Honda model than the Tecumseh model you're looking at thus making it seem like all of the price difference is for the engine only?
Frank


Joined: Mar 6, 2005
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Re: Lawnboy lawnmower
Reply #17   Mar 8, 2005 12:23 pm
Marshall wrote:
Ah, sounds like maybe a little price gouging is going on? Could he be quoting you a higher end Honda model than the Tecumseh model you're looking at thus making it seem like all of the price difference is for the engine only?


The only significant difference is the motor. I did find out that the only ones they are ordering this year is the Tec. version and if the customer wants the Honda version they say that it will cost extra for shipping (probably because they have to make a special order for this). I am getting the impression they do not want you to order the mower with the Honda engine because it will be a hassle for them so they have made the price 50% more. Time to shop elsewhere.
johnsterrill


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Re: Lawnboy lawnmower
Reply #18   Jun 14, 2019 11:51 pm
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