Can you run the reel without engaging the self propelled motion? Can you push the mower and cut or does it only cut when there is power to the wheels?
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You have to engage the clutch first, left handle. This drives the reel blade. I find the unit is light enough to move easily without the drive, such as in close areas. The right handle engages the drive. The clutch must also be engaged for the drive to operate which means the blade runs if using the drive. Unit is easy to move about with power off. Pay close attention to position of the fuel flow switch and the engine choke, they are easy to confuse. Very happy with 17 inch unit. bagger is one of the best designed I have ever seen. well constructed unit , high quality engine. should last along time . You have to engage the clutch first, left handle. This drives the reel blade. I find the unit is light enough to move easily without the drive, such as in close areas. The right handle engages the drive. The clutch must also be engaged for the drive to operate which means the blade runs if using the drive. Unit is easy to move about with power off. Pay close attention to position of the fuel flow switch and the engine choke, they are easy to confuse. Very happy with 17 inch unit. bagger is one of the best designed I have ever seen. well constructed unit , high quality engine. should last... » Read More You have to engage the clutch first, left handle. This drives the reel blade. I find the unit is light enough to move easily without the drive, such as in close areas. The right handle engages the drive. The clutch must also be engaged for the drive to operate which means the blade runs if using the drive. Unit is easy to move about with power off. Pay close attention to position of the fuel flow switch and the engine choke, they are easy to confuse. Very happy with 17 inch unit. bagger is one of the best designed I have ever seen. well constructed unit , high quality engine. should last along time . « Show Less
913030
Yes, you can operate the reel without engaging the self propel. Yes, you can push & cut. Self propel is an option, everything works without being engaged. Use it when you need it.
913031
Only cuts with power to the wheels. McLane makes a 17" push mower that is without an engine for less than half the cost of this model. see the link on the next line.McLane 17-PH-7 17-Inch 7-Blade Push Front-Throw Reel Mower (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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No. This would be a safety issue as the catcher basket is on the front where the reel is located. Potentially one could accidentally get hands in reel area when arranging grass to the rear of basket. Ouch! This is quite common because of the small basket size, it fills up fast.It would be nice to turn off the reel when wheels are engaged especially when moving mower across gravel or dirt. Another issue I have is with balance. It seems to want to tip backward with the catcher off.This is an otherwise good mower. It could be a great mower if a little more engineering were involved. Remember,also,this mower works best with short cropped lawns. No. This would be a safety issue as the catcher basket is on the front where the reel is located. Potentially one could accidentally get hands in reel area when arranging grass to the rear of basket. Ouch! This is quite common because of the small basket size, it fills up fast.It would be nice to turn off the reel when wheels are engaged especially when moving mower across gravel or dirt. Another issue I have is with balance. It seems to want to tip backward with the catcher off.This is an otherwise good mower. It could be a great mower if a little more engineering were... » Read More No. This would be a safety issue as the catcher basket is on the front where the reel is located. Potentially one could accidentally get hands in reel area when arranging grass to the rear of basket. Ouch! This is quite common because of the small basket size, it fills up fast.It would be nice to turn off the reel when wheels are engaged especially when moving mower across gravel or dirt. Another issue I have is with balance. It seems to want to tip backward with the catcher off.This is an otherwise good mower. It could be a great mower if a little more engineering were involved. Remember,also,this mower works best with short cropped lawns. « Show Less
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No you cannot run the real without using the self propelled and this is something I didn't know until I received the mower.... It's a fine mower but I'm not a fan of that design.
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No it is not, I wouldn't want a self-propelled if that is what you are looking for most even the best ones tend to break then you are pushing 20 extra pounds around the yard And this is a very good mower for the money I like it a lot
1641024
Frank, No it is strictly a push mower with high back wheels. I think it would be very easy to move around but of course it needs to be running first.
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It's manual with no drive. The mower itself is light but the car sized battery is heavy. If you have slopes or hills I would look at a powered version.
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Barbara, This lawn mower is not self-propelled. However, I don't have any problems with it doing my yard. It is kind of difficult to answer your question as I don't know what your physical capabilities are. This is definitely the lighter of the two larger models of GreenWorks mowers and it works great. I would say if the slope was not too great in your yard there shouldn't be a problem. I hope this was of some help. Nancy Winslow
1957875
Don't know, I chose to keep it stationary and to not mount the wheels. I love this reel. It is 100 times better than my old "non-professional" reel.
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Mine is NOT self propelled but WORX makes one that is. It's obviously more expensive. If you have a steep yard I'd suggest it. The mower is very light when you take out the battery but in the mower it's heavy. Great mower. Great battery life. Hope this helps.
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Haven't tried it. But, it sometimes gets grass wrapped around the wheel if cutting too long of grass. I wouldn't try it. Blades are sharp, but mechanics of the mower would make cutting wet grass a mess. ( I would think).
336007
No, it's not self-propelled, but it is really light and I've never had a problem mowing my front lawn, which is about a 25-30 degree angle.
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Yes, the Power Smart snow blower is self-propelled. There are (2) rotating handles near the upper handlebar that you use to steer the machine. One handle engages the auger and the other handle propels the machine forward or reverse depending how you have the controls lever set. You can engage each handle at the same time or one at at a time.Hope this answers your question.
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The mower is set up to have the self propelled drive the mower. When the drivegear failed, I removed the drive belt because it would have cost as much as the mower to replace. The mower could be pushed without the drive gear, but it is heavy and wasn't as easy to push as a non-propelled mower of the same size.
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Assuming that you have the same model as mine, there is a red knob on the front of the motor that must be in the "on" position. You can start the mower with it in the off position, but it will not keep running. Once I remembered to do this, I have been able to start the motor with one or two pulls. Great machine.
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Hi Frank. No, this is a push mower. If you have lots of hills, that may be a negative. But if you, like I, have basically level lawns, with this mower, all engine power goes to the blade. As I mulch rather than discharge, this is a big plus. Hope this helps. John
1052488
Yes, as long as you hold down the activation bar, it'll cut whether you push or pull the mower.
2257475
on the BOTTOM of the unit there is a hole that the tool inserts into. manually turning will generally release any trapped debris and allow the unit to run. make sure its turned off when you use this.
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It is about the same as pushing a lawn mower. It has a large engine so it will be a bit heavier to push. I use it with a back and forth motion rather than making turns. It is more narrow than a lawn mower and it is top heavy, so be careful mowing across inclines.
679707
To be perfectly honest I am not sure what you mean by self-propelled. The Miele I have I need to guide and move into areas I want cleaned. That being said, it is easy to move and it does not take much effort to get the machine into places I want it to go.