Today, the processing of various garden or municipal plots is unthinkable without the use of special equipment. Many world manufacturers introduce equipment with various functions and capabilities to the market. This allows you to choose the optimal device with the required set of characteristics at an affordable cost.
One of the brightest representatives of garden equipment that are popular in our country are Craftsman lawn mowers. There are many different models that are suitable for different operating conditions. What is the presented equipment, reviews and recommendations of technologists and professional gardeners will help to understand.
Manufacturer
Craftsman lawn mowers are known all over the world. In the process of the common activities of market leaders such as Husqvarna and Sears, Craftsman was organized. Its main production facilities are located in America. Also established technological cycles in Italy.
It was in this country that the first lawn mowers with a lifetime warranty began to be produced. They work to this day. Craftsman today gives two years of warranty on its equipment to any buyer in the world.
Due to the special approach to production, Craftsman has developed many lines of various models of garden equipment. They differ in their profile, features of operation, functionality. There are both professional and household models of units.
Gasoline engines mounted on equipment are manufactured by Honda, Briggs & Stratton. A special design device allows the woman to operate the equipment.
Features
Today, buying a Craftsman lawn mower in Moscow or another city in our country is quite simple. Before choosing a model, it is necessary to consider the general characteristics of the presented equipment of the American brand.
Craftsman Lawn Mowers have a special ignition system called the “Easy Start”. This greatly facilitates the work. Units are characterized by good controllability. This is made possible by the use of large rear wheels.
The lubrication system is also thought out. Thanks to its special device, it is possible to mow grass on terrain with a slope of up to 45º. Equipment can fulfill its functions in full even in the presence of stony areas, in narrow places between flower beds. Installing the grass bag is very simple. This can be done with one hand. It will be convenient to operate the device both left-handed and right-handed.
Varieties
There are several varieties of self-propelled equipment that are used for walking on the lawn near a private house or in public flower beds, sites. There are several varieties of this technique.
The first category is the Craftsman gas mower. This is a mobile technique that is used to process both small and large areas. Depending on how the lubrication system is organized, not all devices in this category can cut grass on slopes. For this, special models have been developed. It is necessary to pay attention to this when choosing. Non-self-propelled gasoline varieties are characterized by easy handling. Self-propelled vehicles have many additional options.
Electric lawn mowers are used to process small areas near private homes. This is a lightweight, low noise technique. It is operated exclusively in dry weather.
There are also automatic lawn mowers. They are controlled by the program or remotely.
Cost
There are a huge number of lawn mowers presented by the brand. They differ in a mass of parameters. When choosing a unit, the operating conditions must be taken into account. The cost of equipment depends on a set of functions.
One of the relatively inexpensive models is the Craftsman 38908. This is a non-self-propelled unit, the cost of which is about 15-16 thousand rubles. It has a 6.5 liter Briggs & Stratton engine. with. Mows grass 32-82 mm high.
The Craftsman 37093 lawn mower belongs to the high-price segment. Its cost is about 44.5-46 thousand rubles. This is a self-propelled unit that incorporates a 6.5 liter Briggs & Stratton engine. with. The technique is used for mowing grass with a height of 25-75 mm.
The average price is, for example, the “Craftsman 37060” model. It is also a self-propelled unit. The price is 21-23 thousand rubles. The vehicle has a 5.5 liter Honda engine. with. She mows grass 30-90 mm high.
What to look for when choosing
According to experts, the Craftsman gasoline, electric or automatic self-propelled lawnmower has certain advantages and disadvantages. For certain operating conditions, it is necessary to select a specific type of units.
For a small lawn near a private house, an apparatus with an electric motor is suitable. The network should be 220 V. Such models are equipped with a portable cord. Its length is limited. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the area of the site so that the operation of the electric lawn mower is comfortable.
Gasoline varieties are a bit more difficult to maintain. But they allow you to process large areas even if there is dew on the grass. Electric models can only be used in dry weather.
Automatic units are rarely used. Their cost is quite high. Many owners of private homes prefer in most cases the first two varieties of equipment.
Terms of Use
Craftsman lawn mowers must be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. This guarantees the durability, reliability and safety of the equipment. After reading the instructions that came with the equipment, you can make the first start.
It will take the necessary preparatory steps. A minimum load on the cutting mechanism should be ensured. The knife should be well sharpened. The system uses special lubrication. It should be fresh. If the engine runs on gasoline, you must use high quality fuel. Suitable fuel type AI-92, AI-95.
The air filter must be clean before operating the equipment. If necessary, it is necessary to carry out manipulations to maintain this unit system. Also, before the first start-up and subsequent operation, the nuts of the fasteners are checked. If necessary, they must be tightened.
Warranty
The warranty on the equipment presented is 2 years. This requires the fulfillment of certain manufacturer requirements. If electrical equipment is used, it is necessary to provide a 110 V step-down transformer for the charger.
Do not violate the integrity of the seals. This violates the rules of the guarantee agreement. If repairs or maintenance are required, the Craftsman lawn mower parts and other consumables must be original. A similar procedure can be performed at special service centers. Their list can be found in the instructions.
Service is carried out according to the established plan. In case of malfunctions due to the fault of the manufacturer, repair and delivery of parts is free. Thanks to a high-quality control system, it is possible to produce equipment that, with proper operation, almost never breaks.
Knife
The Craftsman lawnmower knife is made using a special technology. A special type of steel is used for this. The blade is sharpened perfectly. Depending on the set of functions, lawn mowers may have knives for mowing grass and mulching. They provide high quality lawn, flowerbed, plot processing.
You can only install branded knives in the Craftsman lawn mowers. If it is necessary to use analogues, they must fully correspond to the original. With the wrong choice of cutter, you can not only ruin the appearance of the lawn, but also disrupt the operation of the equipment.
If you are using a knife for mulching, you must put it in the appropriate grooves. It cannot be used in place of a standard cutter. The knife must be properly secured using appropriate fasteners. It will also need to be properly centered.
