Vic Smith wrote:
On Sat, 23 Sep 2017 18:54:04 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
wrote:

I need a new lawn mower. Consumer Reports says Toro is a better option
than Troy-Bilt due to its reliability. My current Toro is on its last
legs and I've been patching it up over the years to keep it going. My
limit is $400.

I usually shop at Lowes because they give me a 10% discount for being
prior military but they don't carry Toro. Home Depot has this one I'm
considering. It is also front wheel drive.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toro-22-i...0339/205026227

http://tinyurl.com/y7bxao9z

I have never owned a rear wheel drive mower and don't see how they are
better than front wheel drive. What happens when you lift the front
and turn around to go the other way? Do the rear wheels stop driving?
I'm also leery of the no oil change claim.

Any thoughts?
I just bought a Honda 3-in-1 RWD for $399. $423 with tax. Free delivery.
Home Depot. It has a paddle type control for the drive wheels.
That was about a month ago and my wife hasn't used it yet.
The grass stopped growing as soon as I bought it.

From what I've read, make sure you drain the fuel from it over the
winter. The carburetor's appear to be sensitive. I did a lot of reading
about mowers a few months ago, and the Honda rose to the top of my list.
I made a note to try to wait until they fix the sensitivity I referred
to above before buying one. Just drain the fuel during the off-season
and hopefully you'll "mow long and prosper!" : )