makes me look forward to cutting the lawn September 06, 2011

I have one of those property sizes that is too big for a gas push mower and too small for a tractor so, this rider fits the bill perfectly for my coner fenced in property. You just hop on the mower, turn the key and go! I bought the optional bagger which is a bit pricey but necessary to have that manicured lawn look and keep the grass clippings out of the backyard pool.  It is more of a "dumper" than a bagger as the mower has a lever that you pull on to dump the clippings as you continue to mow your lawn. This way you never have to get of the mower and just collect the clipings later and toss them in your trash can. I just lift the bagger off the mower and dump it in the can when I see the bag filling up. You can also disconnect the bagger tube and use the mulching block plate when you want to as I do on parts of my lawn.. all without the need for tools. Changing the oil can be a b little messy but you only change the oil once a season. You can add a threaded pipe to  make the oil drain away from your mower and the job would be a little cleaner.I have owned this mower for 5 years now and never had a problem from season to season.

All in all the mower works great. It is simply to operate, easy to clean and maintain, has a tight turning radius, takes up minimal space in our shed and makes me look forward to the Saturday morning lawn mowing.

Updated review May 10, 2010

I' ve had this mower since 2008. It is a good mower that needed some improvements. I changed the plastic front wheel hubs that broke every couple of months to metal...a big improvement. I also changed the mulching blade to a "gator blade." The mulch cut is 100% better. My advice - make these changes and you'll be staisfied with this mower. Randy T. from Miami

After using for 2 year I'd still buy the mower. February 21, 2010

I have used my mower for two full  seasons and I would still recommended the mower to a friend.   It goes through narrow gates and paths.  Yes, the tires have come off the rims but is very easy to remedy.  Get a bottle of tire sealent and apply to all 4 tires. This helps keep the tire from braking the air seal and deflating.  Make sure your tires are properly inflated before use.  Once that is on my check list I have had no additional problems.   The mower maneuvers well around shrubs, trees and other objects, and is able to cut close to a wall or fence.  I purchased a light utility trailer for the rider and use it as a lawn tractor.   I'm partially disabled and the riding mower has made it possible for me to do many tasks around my yard that I couldn't do before like hauling yard waste and tools around. This is the perfect model for the small to medium size lawn.

Quality and design going downhill September 30, 2009

Have  to agree with Randy T of Miami. Oil changing is a mess, and the plastic inserts in the front wheels are a joke. This is my 3rd season with the mower, no problems until the beginning of the season. The wheel spindle broke off one of the front wheels. Replaced both front wheels, now after 4 months plastic inserts in both wheels are really worn and tires about to hit frame because they are tilting inward. Mower will become unusable unless new tires are purchased. The inserts could be replaced, but are an unavailable part from Sears. I will check with other repair centers for either replacement inserts or possibly a bearing that will fit in these tires that look almost new.

Alan J

Gardner, KS