53 years old,still the original engine, and still going and cutting grass-
That reminds me of the pushmower we used in the 90's. Built tough.View attachment 544010
53 years old,still the original engine, and still going and cutting grass-
It's a 1970 Jacobsen. I'd like to know how many miles I have walked behind that old mower. The engine uses some oil now days, but it still revs up and down ( has an adjustable throttle on it) nicely. That old cast aluminum deck is still very strong. I don't actually use it near as much as I used to, but it'll be here until it either dies or I do.That reminds me of the pushmower we used in the 90's. Built tough.
I remember trash picking a similar mower and it had a wind up starter on it. You'd wind it up and then somehow release the spring to let 'er rip!View attachment 544010
53 years old,still the original engine, and still going and cutting grass-
We had one of those growing up, we had a fleet (about 10) sensation push mowers in the 80's, true pushers.....hard to push in zoysiaI remember trash picking a similar mower and it had a wind up starter on it. You'd wind it up and then somehow release the spring to let 'er rip!
Is that masking tape on the deck?
We use it for some of our larger commercial properties of 8-10 acres. We use it in the back, large areas where quality isn't as necessary. Some places it shines on speed/productivity, others I can almost match its productivity on my 72 Scag.toro 96?? what kind of properties do you do?
Painters Tape. I remove and replace maybe mid season, keeps leading edge of deck clean.Is that masking tape on the deck?
Damn! That's some OCD if I've ever seen it!Painters Tape. I remove and replace maybe mid season, keeps leading edge of deck clean.
That scag picture brings back some memories for me.just curious what mowers everyone is running this year... heres my working fleet.
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1998/99 scag SWZ 48" 17 HP
Lesco hydro 48" 17 HP electric start, not sure on the year
2019 Toro timemaster
Sutech stealth 33" 13 Hp, not sure on the year.
not pictured are currently not running machines, a redhawk hydro 48"(needs new gaskets and possibly carb) and a 2001 SWZ that likely needs new rings, might just put a new engine on it.
oh and cant forget the honda commercial 21" thats used like 3 times a year lol.
oh and before anyone bashes me for running the mowers without belt covers, dont worry i was only cleaning/greasing them before the picture![]()
This makes me miss my old 52” wright stander. What a nimble machine.
Love the old Sentar. Use to see a lot around, now I haven’t seen one for several years.
This makes me miss my old 52” wright stander. What a nimble machine.
We had one of those when I was young. I'm pretty sure it was a Toro. The crank folded in half. You would flip the crank open and crank it a few times, then fold it closed. There was some type of release on the handle, so you were safely away from the blade when you cranked it. It was OK when it started, a PITA when it didn't want to start.I remember trash picking a similar mower and it had a wind up starter on it. You'd wind it up and then somehow release the spring to let 'er rip!