John,

I created a thread least month with subject:
"Consumer grade self-propelled lawn mowers, and review : )",
using From field: "Bill".

It may save you a bit of "rediscovery". Good luck!

BTW, the Honda is only one I recall, among the mowers I looked at, that
specifically said it did "leaves". I would like to buy a Honda
(HRR...) after they get that possible carburetor problem worked out.

Bill


John Albert wrote:
Well, my 24-year-old Bolens lawn mower (old push-style, not even
self-propelled) died on me today with a BANG. Obviously, something
broke inside, valve, connecting rod, not sure what. After nearly a
quarter-century of service I guess it's time for something new. I
don't have the facilities to repair it, and it's probably not worth
paying to get fixed -- money better spent towards sumthin' new.

My needs:
- mulch mower (I do leaves with it, too)
- self-propelled (I'm gettin' old, nearing 70!)
- maybe electric start (is it worth it, those of you who have it?)

I did a quick web-review of Hondas, folks actually were so-so about
one of their models (HRR216K9VLA), that's generally available at Home
Depot, etc.

I might still consider it, but I'd like to hear what others might have
to say.
Should I consider other brands?
Toro?
Husqvarna? (sp)
etc.?

What say you?