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Lawnmower Information From "Grow It & Mow It" episode DMOW-104

There are different types of lawnmowers out there. Do you know what kind you have?

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Lawnmowers

1. Old-fashioned reel mowers require some muscle to power (figure A). They are good for people with really small spaces to mow. Reel mowers have multiple blades that cut along a bed knife. It cuts like a scissors giving you a higher quality cut. Reel mowers have a tendency to leave a better pattern on your lawn because it has a full roller behind it to lay down the grass.

2. Self-propelled mowers can make the job of mowing easier (figure B). Pulleys and gears connect the engine with the wheels making the self-propelled mower easier to push. Self-propelled mowers are either front wheel or rear wheel drive. Front wheel, self-propelled mowers pull the mower forward so you have to have more control over your mower if you want to go in a straight line. Rear wheel mowers are more inclined to go straight.

Tip: No matter what kind of mower you have, maintain it regularly. Regular mowing with a well maintained mower will yield success.