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Re: Which Lawn Tractor?
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Posted by Leon on July 05, 2000 at 12:13:21 from (152.163.191.40):
In Reply to: Which Lawn Tractor? posted by mike smith on July 04, 2000 at 15:45:58:
I have a John Deere lawn tractor with the Hydrostatic transmission- excellent machine. The hydrostatic is ideal for lawn mowing since you have infinite speed variation. I have a few very minor design qualms with it- but overall a very reliable machine. Perhaps you could find a deal on a used one. One thing for sure- do not get a lawn tractor with a belt-drive to the drive wheels- I used to have one that always broke belts. Also, make sure it has electronic ignition. Now that I don't have to worry about points anymore, my small engines tend to actually start in the spring after sitting idle all winter.
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