#push mower

[jadafitch]

Fort Point Light, Penobscot River, Stockton Springs, Maine. The tasks for a lighthouse keeper are never ending. There's always something that needs upkeep.  Keeper Ernest Mathie wrote a letter to a the Maine Coast Fisherman newspaper in September 1956, complaining about how the weather was preventing him from painting the trim, by keeping him constantly mowing the lawn when the sun was out.

[starqueen87]

If you have a manual push mower today, it likely uses design elements from 19th Century Black American inventor John Albert Burr's patented rotary blade lawn mower.

On May 9, 1899, John Albert Burr patented an improved rotary blade lawn mower. Burr designed a lawn mower with traction wheels and a rotary blade that was designed to not easily get plugged up from lawn clippings. John Albert Burr also improved the design of lawn mowers by making it possible to mow closer to building and wall edges. You can view U.S. patent 624,749 issued to John Albert Burr.

[jeffismowingthelawn]

PowerSmart 21-Inch Gas Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review

The PowerSmart 21-Inch Gas Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is designed for efficient and user-friendly lawn care, providing powerful performance for various yard sizes.

Self-propelled feature for ease of use. For instance, the self-propelling mechanism allows the mower to move forward with minimal effort, making it suitable for tackling larger lawns or uneven terrain.

21-inch cutting deck for efficiency. This size strikes a balance between maneuverability and cutting capacity, enabling quicker mowing while navigating around obstacles effectively.

Multiple cutting heights for versatility. Users can adjust the cutting height to suit their lawn needs, providing flexibility in managing grass length and overall lawn appearance.

Here are some key insights to consider:

The combination of self-propelling capability and a robust engine offers reliable performance for various mowing conditions.

Regular maintenance, including checking the oil and sharpening the blades, can enhance the mower’s lifespan and performance.

The PowerSmart 21-Inch Gas Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is a solid choice for homeowners seeking a reliable and efficient mowing solution.

There is more!

Learn about the features and benefits of the PowerSmart 21-Inch Gas Self-Propelled Lawn Mower here: PowerSmart 21-Inch Gas Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review

[onlyhappyvibes]

Some John Deere push mowers

[mishalogic]

Ah!

Remember those days?

So long ago the "Vintage" years

puff and grunt!

push and wheeze!

lots of grassy sneezy sneeze sneeze

I remember it well ... Misha

[the-re-farmer]

About three hours

Today has turned out to be absolutely gorgeous! We dipped to 10C/50F during the night, and as I write this at almost 3:30 pm, we’re at 17C/63F, and I’m absolutely loving it! I took advantage of the temperatures to work on a job that I was avoiding during the hot days. Mowing in the outer yard, with the push mower. I had a specific purpose for this. When it was cut before, the riding mower was…

[liones-s]

hot take but actually lawns are fine as long as you mow them with a manual push mower. Not a gas mower that you push, an actual manual mower where the turning wheels drive the blade to cut grass. The type of shit where if this was the 80s you’d make $5 an hour mowing someone’s lawn. You’d finish and you’d be hot because it’s exhausting to push this thing, and you’re sweaty. Mrs. Erickson waits until you’re finished mowing and then she comes out, and she’s in a swimsuit cause it’s 90 degrees out and she offers you lemonade. ‘Jeremy you must be exhausted, it’s so hot out!’ she says. You take your shirt off and you can’t help but notice that she’s looking at you. You take the lemonade. It’s crisp and just on the edge of being too sweet. ‘Sorry Mrs. Erickson, I’ll put the mower away’ you say. ‘There’s no rush’ she tells you. She pours you some more lemonade. The grass is so short because your manual push mower is so efficient. You’ve made $5 today. It’s the 80s and life is good, the economy is thriving, the looming fear of nuclear destruction is pushed to the back of your mind as Mrs. Erickson adjusts the straps on her blue one-piece swimsuit. The sun beats down. The lawn looks fucking amazing -

[shallowseeker]

Should’ve had TFW go undercover to the burbs again and Cas gets (negative) attention when he tries to cut the lawn with an old-style farmers’ sickle.

[mortuarywriting]

*slides you a snack of your choosing* tell me more about turkeys. i’m deeply curious

- @pfhwrittes

Snackies are always appreciated!! And hell, have some fun Morg lore

Look, I'm from a Very Rural Area, like I'd say I'm just a jerk from a small town but the house I consider the one I grew up in? The "town" didn't constitute as a town because we didn't have our own post office. There were more cows than people in the two towns we were squeezed between and we weren't a cattle farming dominant area!!! Our agg priorities were different!! Cows just helped with the fields!

All this to say: we had family friends who had a farm that we would visit somewhat regularly because their kids were my parents godkids and they've been family friends for A Hot Minute. Good people but it was a farm so yanno there's only so much to do.

They always had a fun spread of chickens because they wanted some neat breeds (I know they had the polish fancy ones, but I dont remember the breed they had that laid eggs that were just slithtly pastel kinda easter colors. They were neat), a handful of ducks, and turkeys. Maybe a goose or two? They had a bit of everything tbh. Dunno what it is about turkeys that I've gotten so fond of em but they're so fuckin silly!!

Really they try to be big and impressive but I meant what I said when they just deflate and go back to vibing if you pet down their back. While they don't lay quite as often as chickens turkey eggs? Much larger in comparison!

You can get 2-3 eggs worth for a single turkey egg. Ducks and geese also have eggs that are larger than chicken eggs. It's neat stuff and they're pretty good!

We had a lot of chicken raising in the area I'm from and that's where the 4H kids would take field trips to, and after they'd interacted with the chicks the chicks couldn't be reintroduced to the rest of the flock because they've been introduced to outside germs and sickness and if they got sick could infect the lot. It's easier to count the chicks as losses because the American poultry system is. Not pretty. And casualties among the flock happen. I would not recommend looking this up.

ANYWAY there were always kids who were like "no ill take the chicks home with me!" And then there were chicks running around the highschool because it was a school trip during school hours. High schoolers are known to be so responsible, so naturally a giant shock when people weren't paying attention and lost em. Chicks would just kinda wander until someone else scoops em up and finds who they belonged to.

From a teacher who wound up with one of these chicks they uh. Don't ever really develop properly in the sense of acclimating properly to becoming a free range chicken after the conditions they were raised in initially. Commercial chicken raising is, again, a nightmare in the states and from what little I've mentioned to my friends in the UK it wouldn't be acceptable practice there. So that's nice.

Anyway the chicken wire comment is exactly what it says on the tin: chicken chicks are like the perfect size to be an owl's lynch if they can get into the area you're keeping the babies in. Nature and circle of life and all that, but chicken wire for the most part will keep em away from the babs. Turkey chicks are a bit bigger but I still wouldn't put it past a hungry owl tbh. I also personally call turkey chicks turklets. They're very cute to me and I always love seeing wild turkey moms with like 6-7 of em.

So yeah. Turkeys are neat and funny and I absolutely derailed this to talk about chickens whoops. Fun turkey story we have from some family friend or another- he was at a bar, was supposed to be home by 10, rocked up at home after midnight, couldn't get in, it was below freezing, so he just. Went in with the turkeys, grabbed and held one, and just slept in with them. If you're their people they're fine with you in with them, I think it's neat.

Have a wild turkey fact people don't think about: these bitches do fly. That is a thing they do. They also sleep in trees! Somewhere on my phone I have a picture of a turkey hanging out at the top of a tree to stay out of the rain. I wouldn't wanna get out of bed for a dreary day either.

[waterlilykitty]

The creatures in my brain that I can casually draw. Why can't I get a name for them.

[theknittinggoblin]

I will never understand lawn people

There are so many native plants that work as ground cover, why are you importing shitty grass that needs constant watering and clearly doesn't want to thrive there??

[littleporksausage]

Me, in my parent's garden: This lawn is more clover than grass, huh. It's really nice

My dad: Yeah, it needs mowing so the grass can come out. And also get rid of the weeds, too many daisies spread from the path

Me: 🙁

[jeffismowingthelawn]

How to Change a Lawn Mower Air Filter?

Changing the air filter on your lawn mower is essential for maintaining engine performance and prolonging its lifespan.

Locate the air filter compartment. For instance, consult your lawn mower’s manual to find the specific location of the air filter, which is typically near the engine.

Remove the old air filter carefully. Gently pull the filter out of its compartment, taking care to avoid debris falling into the engine.

Install the new air filter. Ensure that the new filter fits snugly in the compartment and is oriented correctly according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Here are some key insights to consider:

Regularly checking and changing the air filter can improve fuel efficiency and engine performance.

A clean air filter helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the engine, reducing wear and tear.

Changing your lawn mower's air filter is a simple yet crucial maintenance task that enhances overall efficiency.

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[troubled-guest]

Was able to convince my husband to buy a push mower instead of a riding mower so now we are a little bit more removed from fat stupid lazy american culture

[auraeseer]

Next in the series: Riding Mower Seltzer.

[girlhorse]

fr id be so sad if i had to cut enzos hair down but if i cant get my shit together soon that might be what has to happen until im in a better/more stable position. part of it is that it keeps getting Longer and so i have to groom more frequently and for longer sessions. this is also the most harrowing time in a havanese dogs life (around 9-18 months) when theyre 1) dealing with adolescence and 2) have a chance of having a very difficult coat change (blowing puppy coat and developing the undercoat, which in non-shedding breeds can cause some messy, easily matted hair!)

as a result enzo has been losing a lot of confidence on the grooming table and is less tolerant of it. He's not getting pissy or biting at all, just wiggly and low key stressed, which sucks bc he needs to be up there for me to deal with his crazy teen hair =_= The crazy hair is making him even Worse because sometimes theres a bit of a mat i need to get out (at this point i have been clipping them out to avoid causing him discomfort)

it's also spring, which means theres a ton of burrs and seeds everywhere, and the grass is growing tall. so every time we go outside he gets so many little things in his hair. it's a nightmare sometimes LMAO