Does this need a push to start or is it powerful enough to self-start swinging? Any known motor issues?
215577
This motor was terrible. The swing would work empty but if you put a kid in it wouldn't start by itself. We hated this swing.
263819
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.
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.
632469
When assembling the mower there was a start button that needs to be inserted on the handle. It is just a push button round piece that snapped in place. After charging the battery overnight, adding has and oil shipped with mower...the push button starts mower easily. Joe C
688045
It runs on batteries...so, you don't have to push! It is much fun....Enjoy!
657250
I've only used it a few times but haven't had this problem. It's true what others say, the motor is not super strong but it is adequate if you press lightly. Does the motor start running again if you lift up the knife? If not then it is defective.
24781
It is self propelled, and does a very good job of pulling itself through even loose soil. I've been super happy with it... The only thing that would make it better would be to have engagement levers for both hands, not just on the right side...
1671718
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.
870025
no ma'am, it is not self-propelled. it's not terribly hard to push as it isn't that heavy...but not self-propelled\
1806084
This motor is ready to go out of the box with cables. You need a battery and that's it. I also bought a battery case to keep it dry. It should push your canoe fine.My little 12ft fishing boat flies thru the water.
1612185
Yes there is a button to push to start. There is a cord in case there is something wrong with the starter. FYI I have used the cord to start & it was very easy & fired up on first pull
1198618
I have a 21 foot sailboat that weighs approximately 1,200 lbs, and I have this motor on it. It works just fine getting us up and down the local river. Although it un-primes itself rather quickly once you turn it off, and it takes a minute to get primed enough and to pull it enough to start it. But once you get it started it runs quite well.
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For me it was electric push v gas push. I bought this to replace a 13 year old MTD that just wasn't cutting it anymore. I have had this since March 2010 and am still very pleased with it. It always charges, it always starts, it is less than half the noise, there are no fumes, and there is no gas in my garage. Trade a Honda gas-self-propelled? Hmm. If it works well, I'd say keep it until it needs replacement or costs too much to service, then buy one of these.
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The power switch is easy to hold, and that's the easy part to answer. As far as moving it around, it does seem to be much better to pull back on it rather than pushing forward; I also tend to rock it back and forth when the ground gets harder. Bear in mind, this is more a cultivator than a true tiller so if the ground is very dry and hard/compact, it is going to have issues. We use this in dedicated garden beds, and it performs very well, but in the yard with a high clay soil, not so much. It is worth it to get an extra battery or two if you have a lot of ground to till.
1045964
It is very easy to start after it has been used a few times---as for as the weight issue, it is not as heavy as some other models, you should be fine with it.
1661096
Our trusty builder friend and I picked this generator out. Even tho we've had it for maybe a year, we havent had to use it but we tested it. it has electric push starter and a pull chain which is how you start it.
1676751
The lawn mower is so light compared to gas mowers...very easy to push up a grade.My front yard has a steep grade and have no problems pushing.Am bassically one handed due to wrist crushed on left hand and find it easily to push.Wouldn't waste the money for self propelled.It would also drastically wear down battery in a short time.