In the video below a Weingartz expert discusses different types and uses of walk behind lawn mowers.
- Electric and battery-powered walk behind lawn mowers are best for small lawns
- A drawback of electric is the cord that can get in the way of the user
- A buyer may buy a push or self-propelled mower
- More strength will be needed for a push mower
- Self-propelled mowers use either front or back wheels that will propel the mower so the user does not have to
- Mowers are available in 20-inch, 21-inch, and 22-inch cutting widths
- There are varying engines available
- A typical engine will have a side valve and be gas-powered
- Overhead valve engine is more useful for heavier mowing conditions
- Buyer may consider buying a mulcher with bagging capabilities for a later date
- Bag is easily removable so user can switch between bagger and mulcher
- A common deck is steel; however the deck may rust over time
- Cast aluminum decks will not rust and will absorb vibrations; longer lasting than steel
- Zenoy decks have the same benefits of aluminum but are lighter weight
- Iron mowers allow for height adjustment for mowing different heights of grass
- Self-propelled mowers are single or multi-speed
- Multi-speed is recommended because of its flexibility for varying mowing conditions
- For a zone start mower, hold the bail and pull the row; releasing the handle will stop the engine
- Blade-brake clutch mowers start the same way, but releasing the handle will stop only the blade, not the engine
- Simply use a key to start an electric mower
