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Hey guys, It's almost the end of the year and I know some of you are where I used to be... Starting a new year soon with not much money, but you're hungry to start a landscaping business. I made this to hopefully inspire atleast one of you.

Can anyone lead me in the right direction of what to check next? I bought this TimeCutter SS4235 and it ran fine when I bought it. Sat it in the garage for a week or so and now it won't start. I replaced the starter solenoid and ignition switch and still won't start. Here is a video of it. Any...

I know there are a lot of threads here on Scag TT and starting issues and I've had some of them in the past, but none like what I'm having today. When I try to start it, it's turning over but never fires. I'm hearing a lot of rattling I think in the drive belt area but can't quite find it. It...

Hi everyone, I am new to Lawn Site. My name is Wade, recently married, in my mid-20's. I live in Florida and I recently got a new job with great pay that has benefits and I can see a future there. 30-40 hrs per week guaranteed. But I have developed an interest in mowing lawns. I have some...

ok so i need tips from you guys yesterday i turned on my 30 it had a little bit of gas in it didnt realize till i turned it on then it ran out about 10 mins later. i poured gas from a gas can that had been outside and that hadbeen rained on and snowed on. so i put the gas in and then it didnt...

hey i am in Ohio and was going to try and start a little lawn care business. just mowing weed eating and trimming mostly, i was looking through different threads and people kept saying different was to price so again just curious how some of you guys price out lawns. also if you guys don't mind...

Hello LawnSite! The 2013 season is my 2nd year in business. I currently have 6 weekly accounts and 8 accounts I do every other week. I'll be a senior in high school next year and am looking to expand my business as much as possible next year. The current number of accounts I have aren't keeping...

I am 16 years old and I am looking to get some lawns over the summer. I have a John Deere 345 that I will be mowing with. Anyway I was wondering what you thought about my logo. I also wondered where most of you get logoed t-shirts, if you have them. Thanks!

I have a Briggs Quantum 6.5 hp pushmower that will not restart when hot. It's for a customer. Prime the mower (cold) 2-3 times, and it starts on the first pull. Mow for 30 minutes, shut down to empty the bag. Empty the bag, put it back on (5 minutes, max) and it will not start. Leave it for...

I am considering starting a lawn care business in a new housing development with a couple of self propelled mowers and a team of 4 employees. Most of hte homes have 1/2 acres of land. I was wondering if anyone can provide details as to the tools/equipmenet I would need and any other helpful...

I am new to the business. I purchased an older Gravely Pro-150 36" belt drive for a very good price (Kawi 12.5hp FB460a motor). Got it home, changed the oil, fuel filter, fuel, and greased it up. I have a few problems: 1- It is pulling to the left. (tire pressure is =) belts on the left are...

I'm Starting up a lawn maintenance company this next season. So I'm slowly buying equipment so I'll be good to go. Would this be a decent mower for my larger mower (mind you i'm only doing residential lawns). A Ferris 32 hydro-drive (slightly used, never on commercial) with a sulky for $1400. I...

saw up until today would start 2nd pull. half way thru tree today saw shut off. checked fuel was a little low so fueled up. wont start. pulled spark plug and i have spark. wont start but seems to want to turn over more when plug is out. pulled exhaust off pulled rope and cylinder moves freely...

the solenoid under the seat was not sending out any electricity so i replaced it. now the lawn mower turns out but not fast enough and the negative battery cable over heats. it trys starts to shortout until i unhook it. i am not sure if i have it wired correctly. so does anyone know where the 4...

I have an opportunity to buy 60 lawn accounts for $20K with $5000 in income. They are grouped nicely and in the area I would like to work. I am basically reopening a landscape/tree service business that I was forced to close in late 2007 due to lack of work. Our economy really took a dive and...

This season was my first one, and basically it started out as me and a buddy seeing if it would actually work... and sure enough... IT DID! We only got about 12 yards though by advertising through craigslist and putting out business cards in some neighborhoods. I work on my own now because...