I bought this mower on the recommendation of a friend. Took it out of the box, added the oil that came with it, & filled the tank with gas. My daughters and I mowed an overgrown 1/4 acre with no problem at all. Pushed the primer 3x and pulled the cord once. It started with no problem. Our yard is bumpy...review »
I had this mower for about 2 months when a piece underneath broke off and hit the blade. I also thought the 5.5 hp didn't cut really well and was difficult to start at times. It would also just quit on me with a quarter tank of gas left. I would have to put more gas in before it would start back up....review »
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I like sears products but I was very dissapointed with this lawn mower 5.5 craftsman 3in1 did step by step directions and had really hard time to started not once but the three or four times that I was trying to cut the yard the engine sounded like it was going to die at any time
I purchased this lawn mowe om May 6, 2008 always haveing faith in craftsman lawn mowers. ON my 2nd week of ownership this mower sounded like it needed a tuneup. BY my 4th week I could not even start it. In my 30 plus years of purchaseing Sears lawn mowers this is the worst lawn mower of all time.And this is only cutting my yard once a week lot size 50 x 150.My advice to everyone is stay away from this lawn mower and hopefully one day my faith might be restored in craftsman mowers !!!
We have used this mower twice--I'm returning it to the store today.
The first time it was used, the spark plug wire kept vibrating off the spark plug and killing the engine. I had to crimp the wire onto the plug. The supposed "dust blocker" bag does not block dust. In fact it seems to cover you in dust should you hit a dry spot. The mower is extremely hard to crank--it is not an easy pull. The second time we used it, it simply quit running and died with a full tank. Of course the yard was not finished either. I would not recommend this mower to anyone.
We are very happy with the mower. For the low price, it starts and cuts well. Mowing my 1/4 acre is a workout for an old fat lady like me, but I am able to do it by myself with this mower. Operates well, easy to use, easy to clean.
Withen mins, it was out of the box and cutting grass. The large wheels make it easyer to turn and push with the grass catcher. It does say dust blocker, it does what it can. To this day I have not ever seen that 100% blocks. It is lightweight, worth the money. Get ya one!!
We purchased this mower from our local sears store after being a long time craftsman lawnmower family. It started up fine, but the engine surged constantly. There was definitely something wrong with the engine. While we cleaned it up real good before returning it, we noticed how cheaply made every component was. Sure, we were going for inexpensive, but this is ridiculous. The wheels look like they could snap at any minute. The undercarriage has no paint or visible rust proofing. The metal is so thin that any rust would probably make it disintegrate within a year or two. It was also difficult to...review »
I used to have a murray mower and this one is now where near it with the big wheels I never thought what big of a change they make. I was considering the same mower with the small wheels till a salesmen told me to use the big wheels if you have a rough terrain which it rolled smooth. I also was confused with a no choke mower but it starte right up and no problems.
i bought this lawn mower after reading the reviews condemning this mower. i used it one afternoon mowing two lawns.
it worked great. it is light to push around with the big wheel. it started up and ran perfectly. it was odd not to have a choke, but i have used a mower w/o one before and had no problems.
i am, however, considering returning it. i just want a mower with a little bit more power. other than that it is absolutely great. i really like craftsman tools, and i expect my craftsman mower to be just as good.
I have had this lawnmower for a month or so now and have mowed 3 times with it. I have used the bag, mulch, and side discharge features of this mower and they all perform well. I never had trouble starting the mower and it performs well. The only thing I don't necessary like is the amount of vibration it produces and the lack of the ability to adjust the handle up higher. I haven't figured that out yet.
Since this mover was getting bad reviews I thought that I would shed some light on the situation. I have had this mower now for 6 months, and I have to say that you get the most bang for your buck with this mower. This thing starts on the 1st or 2nd pull every time, and it does what I need it to do...cut grass! The only thing that I wish it had was a comfort grip, but that is cosmetic. Give it a try and you will love it...especially for the price!
This unit is ideal for a small lawn or the first time buyer. A 5.5 ft-lbs gross torque Briggs & Stratton engine gives enough power for those small jobs. The 21" Dome style deck with Rear Bag offers close trimming from both sides. 21" 3n1 Dome Deck allows for mulch, bag or side discharge cutting. Large mouth grass bag with Craftsman Exclusive Dust Blocker makes unloading clippings faster and easier. 4 individual, 5 quick position height adjusters allowing for cutting options. The folding handle feature allows for more storage space. 12" Rear High Wheels makes manuevering easy. Fully assembled. No tools needed for assembly.
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5.5 Torque Rating 21 in. 3-n-1 Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower with High Wheels
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