Can I cut the grass by both pushing forward and pulling backward with this one (CM1936) ? Just do not want to turn it around. Thanks.
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Although it is physically possible to pull as well as push the mower, this is never recommended.. if you should stumble walking backwards, you can unintentionally lift the back of the mower off the ground and cut off a few toes. My father actually did this when I was younger so I know this from actual experience.
1052488
Yes, as long as you hold down the activation bar, it'll cut whether you push or pull the mower.
1052489
It bugged me when I had to go backward for a turn. The safety door or whatever they call the flappy rubber sheet, rolled awkwardly underneath the blades every time.
1052490
I never tried anything but going forward. I'll be cutting today and give it a try.
2076655
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
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If you release the drive handle, it will go in reverse with no problems. We've used the mower for at least 15 mowings now(mow parent's lawn as well as our own) and we like the mower a lot. My wife uses it more than I do and she especially was concerned about the reverse issue and has no problem with maneuvering the mower.
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Read the owners manual. These mowers have limits on the grade. It could be dangerous to exceed the grade which could cause a rollover. If you are within the grade guidelines, I would suggest a low gear and mow directly up the slope. Be careful.
1620526
Are you lifting the rear or the front? Im using it on a Gravely 52" HD mower and it has no problem lifting the front. You can always cal MoJack. Thats what I did.
1126465
I like my mower. It makes me 'jog' behind it. But my desert grass is much different from regular grass, it picks up everything for me.Best wishes!
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If you pull it backwards quickly it should unclog easily. It sounds like the grass is too long and maybe moist. As long as you stick to a routine of once a week or once every two weeks there shouldn't be any problems. The first time I used mine the lawn hadn't been mowed for two months, so I had to stop and rake the cut grass and a few pulls backwards. After that it was all smooth sailing, no problems.
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Answer here...Easy to push in short grass. Really doesn't work that well. You need a self sharpening mower if you want to buy this type. I gave up and hired a lawn service.
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The higher and thicker the grass, the harder to push. If grass is high, it can't cut it as well--takes many pushes back and forth to whittle high grass down. Also, mine sat outside through the winter but a little WD-40 and it cut great!
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Yes, this could be done by disconnecting an electrical connection. I can not imagine why one who has purchased a self propelled mower would want to do that. Another way is to place your hands at the lower most position possible with the fingers on the outside of the bails and the thumbs on the inside. When in this position the wrists will be facing each other and the heel of each palm will be resting on a flat surface. You can now apply a force parallel to the ground causing the mower to move forward. As long as you do not tilt the bails forward the self propelled mechanism will not be activated. Yes, this could be done by disconnecting an electrical connection. I can not imagine why one who has purchased a self propelled mower would want to do that. Another way is to place your hands at the lower most position possible with the fingers on the outside of the bails and the thumbs on the inside. When in this position the wrists will be facing each other and the heel of each palm will be resting on a flat surface. You can now apply a force parallel to the ground causing the mower to move forward. As long as you do not tilt the bails forward the self propelled mechanism will not be... » Read More Yes, this could be done by disconnecting an electrical connection. I can not imagine why one who has purchased a self propelled mower would want to do that. Another way is to place your hands at the lower most position possible with the fingers on the outside of the bails and the thumbs on the inside. When in this position the wrists will be facing each other and the heel of each palm will be resting on a flat surface. You can now apply a force parallel to the ground causing the mower to move forward. As long as you do not tilt the bails forward the self propelled mechanism will not be activated. « Show Less
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I have this exact mower and it does turn when you pull it. You just need to flip the handle over to the other side.
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Not really. I have drug it from one side of the yard I the other, and move it to cut grass. But it's still very sturdy.
969524
Yes it can. Both mowers are good. I tried both. The SPCM1936 is terrible in moist grass. It's best in dry. I have a big lawn the charge was long enough to finish either the back or the front yard. I ended up buying a riding lawn mower.
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It is not. HOWEVER, the detaching action gently propels it forward. It is simple physics. You will like it. By the same physics, it dethatches nicely in the forward direction... if you drag it backwards it might dig-in a little... so just do a turn and continue.
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Of course you can. By turf grass I assume you mean nice thick grass. My lawn is thick & close to walls, a fence, trees & shrubs. I put on knee pads & kneel to trim. My Black & Decker has a 4 in. Cut. Trim slowly & you will do a good job. I have a self propelled walk behind mower. There is a 4 in. space from the tip of the mower blade to the right side of the mower wheel. The height of the grass from my Black & Becker & the height of the grass from my lawn mower is perfect. Nice thick turf.
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I just used mine today. Yes, just pull the mower back. It has the rubber flap for protection. It flips under when pulling backward, but any mower with the flap will.
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As a P.S. to the answer about the side discharge chute, this lawnmower is fantastic. My husband has back pain and wasn't able to use a regular mower any longer. With this one, he does the whole yard pain-free. The self-propel feature is outstanding!