Lawnmower for an elderly lady?

[98tls]

My old mum is in need of a new lawnmower the easier to start the better,she doesnt want an electric mower which was going to be my solution.Anyone had any experience with a petrol mower with electric start? any good and are they a lot more expensive? Any other options?Ma is healthy enough but finds it really hard to start the one she has and after using it myself can see why it takes a hefty pull to get it going.As i say any other options? (no she doesnt want a goat).I would mow them for her myself but cant be naffed going to ch-ch on a weekly basis to do it and ive offered to pay for someone to do them but she wont have that either.

[wynw]

how about cordless. I have a bosch which is fantastic for a small lawn

[Akzle]

fussy bitch.

4 toker might be easier.
Some gay chainsaws have a 'soft start' - pulling the cord winds up a spring, when its wound, it unleashes on the starter.
Minimal effort. But. Tbh, if you cant start a tool, you probably shouldnt be hanging off it

[Maha]

fussy bitch.

4 toker might be easier.
Some gay chainsaws have a 'soft start' - pulling the cord winds up a spring, when its wound, it unleashes on the starter.
Minimal effort. But. Tbh, if you cant start a tool, you probably shouldnt be hanging off it

Thought you preferred goats?

[Akzle]

Thought you preferred goats?

keep up. Op ruled them out. Post #1.
Try reading.

[unstuck]

Zone start mowers are the way for the elderly and weaker specimens of society, usually $100-$150 more than a conventional one, but if you shop around a bit, you can find some good deals. Masport or Torro would be my preference.:2thumbsup

[jasonu]

My old mum is in need of a new lawnmower the easier to start the better,she doesnt want an electric mower which was going to be my solution.Anyone had any experience with a petrol mower with electric start? any good and are they a lot more expensive? Any other options?Ma is healthy enough but finds it really hard to start the one she has and after using it myself can see why it takes a hefty pull to get it going.As i say any other options? (no she doesnt want a goat).I would mow them for her myself but cant be naffed going to ch-ch on a weekly basis to do it and ive offered to pay for someone to do them but she wont have that either.

Why don't you pay a lawn mower guy to do it for her ya tight cunt???

[Swoop]

How big is the section that needs mowing?
Sloping or flat?

[Maha]

Why don't you pay a lawn mower guy to do it for her ya tight cunt???

Yip, we have the kiwi 1/4 acre here and I pay a bloke $30 a fortnight to mow the lawns. I hate those daisy's.

[unstuck]

Why don't you pay a lawn mower guy to do it for her ya tight cunt???

Re read the post ya thick cunt.:bleh::msn-wink:

[Grashopper]

It's Chch, just buy a cheap push lawnmower and when she is fed up with it, she will give in and let you get a student to do it for a six pack of beer

Alternatively, get her what every women wants: a pony... :D

(Not sure why she doesn't want an electric one. The cordless mower wynw was talking about sounds good. )

[mashman]

One of these for you and do it for her... even better if she'll pay for it :innocent:

http://www.gisbornespecials.co.nz/assets/Gaths-new-Mower.jpg

[Banditbandit]

Isn't that what grandsons are for ???

[Scuba_Steve]

One of these for you and do it for her... even better if she'll pay for it :innocent:

Na this is what she needs; Honda's 210km/h "mean mower"
It's got Motorbike pedigree, does a good job of the lawns (tho only at speeds upto 15mph) & will get her down to bingo or the shops in record time


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe5ldu2jB2E

[Drew]

Follow my lead bro.

[nzspokes]

For ease of use a Flymo is great if they still make them.

[skippa1]

Just pinch her glasses, then she won't know how long they are

[buggerit]

roundup for the win:devil2:

[unstuck]

roundup for the win:devil2:

Pfftt........Real men use Paraquat.:Punk:

[nzspokes]

For ease of use a Flymo is great if they still make them.

Just looked and they dont make petrol ones anymore. Stink.

[unstuck]

Just looked and they dont make petrol ones anymore. Stink.

I think it was more the ease of starting, rather than the ease of pushing that was the problem.:niceone:

[buggerit]

Pfftt........Real men use Paraquat.:Punk:

that's what they used to spray the spuds out with before they harvested them, now the use roundup:(:sick:

[mashman]

Na this is what she needs; Honda's 210km/h "mean mower"
It's got Motorbike pedigree, does a good job of the lawns (tho only at speeds upto 15mph) & will get her down to bingo or the shops in record time

Is she gay? Maybe a John Deere for an old dear.

http://www.handbasketonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/john-deere-chopper-lawn-mower.jpg

[nzspokes]

I think it was more the ease of starting, rather than the ease of pushing that was the problem.:niceone:

Back in the day when I worked on mowers for a living, Flymos were very easy to start and use. That may have been a long time ago. :shit:

[Madness]

Back in the day when I worked on mowers for a living, Flymos were very easy to start and use. That may have been a long time ago. :shit:

So you went from spannering on lawnmowers to bicycles - was that considered a step up or down?

[nzspokes]

So you went from spannering on lawnmowers to bicycles - was that considered a step up or down?

Was the same back in the day. Back then bike shops were mower shops to. And we only opened Saturday mornings on weekends.

[Mom]

My old mum is in need of a new lawnmower the easier to start the better,she doesnt want an electric mower which was going to be my solution.Anyone had any experience with a petrol mower with electric start? any good and are they a lot more expensive? Any other options?Ma is healthy enough but finds it really hard to start the one she has and after using it myself can see why it takes a hefty pull to get it going.As i say any other options? (no she doesnt want a goat).I would mow them for her myself but cant be naffed going to ch-ch on a weekly basis to do it and ive offered to pay for someone to do them but she wont have that either.

Your Mom sounds as cool as my Mom was. Tell her to get stuffed is my advice. They friggen bang on about being independent, but honestly, lawns? If you can afford to do it, pay someone to cut her grass. She will wind up a bit to start with, ignore her :D

[Maha]

And we only opened Saturday mornings on weekends.

Are Saturday mornings at the weekend? :confused:

[nzspokes]

Are Saturday mornings at the weekend? :confused:

Well before most retail moved on.

[Moi]

Pfftt........Real men use Paraquat.:Punk:

What about a flame-thrower... just take the washing of the rotary clothes line first... Yes, Muriel...

[BMWST?]

must be electric or cordless...they are smaller and lighter too

[Big Dave]

When I read the title I thought 'fair swap' - depending on how many hours she's done.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/livestock/goats/auction-640843118.htm

You're welcome.

[unstuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/livestock/goats/auction-640843118.htm

You're welcome.

Another one who cannot fucking read.:msn-wink:

[Drew]

Just build her a ridiculous ride on like mine. I've got a shit load of CBR400 motors here.

[unstuck]

Just build her a ridiculous ride on like mine. I've got a shit load of CBR400 motors here.

Your grass will be dead from old age by the time you get that fucking thing going.:msn-wink:

[EJK]

Another one who cannot fucking read.:msn-wink:

No, the OP said "she doesn't want 'A' goat. I suggested 7!!

[Drew]

Your grass will be dead from old age by the time you get that fucking thing going.:msn-wink:Watchoo talkin bout Willis? It is a runner now.

[unstuck]

Watchoo talkin bout Willis? It is a runner now.

And does it cut grass?

[Banditbandit]

Better than a lawn mower ...

http://www.roflemo.com/images/50360e1b1d41c876e500004b.jpg?w=140&h=140

[Hoon]

Just get a decent modern mower that starts easily like a Masport alloy with a B&S motor. Can pick them up off trademe for $300.

[Drew]

And does it cut grass?
No. But that's because of an uncharacteristic move on my part, to make it safe.

It would have been simple to leave it able to cut grass, easier than removing the stuff to make it work even.

[Daffyd]

There was a model came out a few years back where you wound up a spring, then turned a knob and it would spring into life, (hopefully!) Don't know if they're still available, but worth inquiring about.