Zero Turn Mower - Running With Choke On

[mitch5252]

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Anyone know if operating (blades engaged) a monster zero-turn lawn beast with the choke on will do any kind of damage to the machine?
(every day presents a new challenge(s), doesn't it?)

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[Gentleladybear]

Choke just gives it more gas than it needs. Mine won't run with the choke on full. So other than too much gas, think you will be fine.

Nan

[sharon]

I agree with Nan...just gives the engine more gas. I've accidently run the quad with the choke full on and all it did was get me stuck on the side of a sand hill...no power. So in my professional opinion, you're good to go.

[mitch5252]

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Thank you, ladies. Now I won't have to fight with you-know-who to let me do the mowing (as long as he stays away from the pond.)
(I sure as heck didn't want to put another $650 into it!!)

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[Bethers]

Mitch, Glad this one shouldn't cost you any money. But how do you keep him away from the pond?

[mitch5252]

But how do you keep him away from the pond?

I can't. That's why I don't want him to wear the seat belt.
I listen for the mower sound, and if I don't hear it for 30 seconds or so, I go looking for him!
(if I'm in the house, I turn the volume on the surveillance system really loud.)
I suppose I could do the perimeter of the pond before he does...so what if he gets mad, right?

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[cpatinjones]

He is so blessed to have you.

[mitch5252]

He is so blessed to have you.

Thanks, Carolyn. I've also been blessed for these 40 years...
We've been quite the pair over time. Sad to see it's over.

But now I have the baby I never had.
Oh, my bad.
I tell ya - I'm going to Hell...

Stay safe. I hope your move goes without a hitch and the water never materializes (if that's possible).


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[HorizonSeeker]

Bless you, Mitch. You are a real trooper. He's a lucky man.

[Forestgal]

Just make sure you can out-run him when he's on that mower.

[sharon]

Just make sure you can out-run him when he's on that mower.

[AlmostThere]

Just sending you some much needed hugs. (((((((((((Mitch))))))))))

[OutandAbout]

But how do you keep him away from the pond?

I can't. That's why I don't want him to wear the seat belt.
I listen for the mower sound, and if I don't hear it for 30 seconds or so, I go looking for him!
(if I'm in the house, I turn the volume on the surveillance system really loud.)
I suppose I could do the perimeter of the pond before he does...so what if he gets mad, right?

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Mitch, you can always put the arm floaties on (the kind little kids use in the pool) before George sets off to mow the grass. Mower sinks, George floats. {{{{HUGS}}}} Linda

[mitch5252]

Mitch, you can always put the arm floaties on (the kind little kids use in the pool) before George sets off to mow the grass. Mower sinks, George floats. {{{{HUGS}}}} Linda

He's agreed to wear them when within 20' of the pond...
(I couldn't get the Snoopy floaties past his hands, even though he's down to about 140#!)



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[VickieP]

(I couldn't get the Snoopy floaties past his hands, even though he's down to about 140#!)



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If you couldn't get them past his hands, how'd they get on his arms??? Just sayin'...