How to Buy a Push Reel Mower

Save money on repairs, get some exercise, mow quietly and save the environment all at the same time. A push mower is ideal for lawns of a half acre or less and costs less than the other types of mowers.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Push Reel Mowers
• Replacement Blades

1. Try out the grass catcher. It should be easy to remove, dump and replace.

2. Give the cutting height adjuster a try. Some are very easy to use; others require changing the setting on each wheel.

3. Remember that you'll have to mow more frequently because most push mowers can't handle grass taller than 3 inches.

4. Make sure the handle is comfortable for you.

5. Expect to pay between $30 and $150 for a push mower, depending on features.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that mulching isn't possible with a push mower.

[Tamelot]

on 5/8/2008 By the way, I bought my mower at PeoplePoweredMachines.com.

[Tamelot]

on 5/8/2008 I bought a Sunlawn manual mower recently, and couldn't be happier. It cuts through grass up to 6" high, and there is absolutely no noise, no stink, no fumes--nothing but the gentle chuckchuckchuck of the mower and the delicious scent of fresh-cut grass. Save the environment! Gas-powered mowers are more detrimental to the environment than automobiles. Put your money where your environmental mouth is and buy a manual mower!