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Honda HRX476 Oil capacity

I run a Honda HRX476 lawn mower, some 12 years old. It has given very good service and I change the oil every season, however there is one thing that always confuses me. The manual says the oil capacity after draining is 550mL. I can only drain out 2

Started by Steve Redway in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor 6 hours ago

Rushes

Can anyone suggest best treatment to kill off rushes, as per photo, from a lawn. I know that the main issue is drainage and poor soil, since this area was previously woodland which the householder paid somebody a load of money to convert to lawn. The

Started by Ian Harvey in Turfcare

5 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith 22 hours ago

How to expand the business - Vans and employees

WE ARE AT THE STAGE WHERE WE MUST BUY AN EXTRA VAN FOR OUR SMALL BUT EXPANDING BUSINESS.

BUT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND EXACTLY HOW TO DO THIS?

WHEN THE COMPANY PURCHASES ANOTHER VAN FOR IT'S EMPLOYEES IS THE VAN REGISTERED TO THE BUSINESS AND

TO THE BUSINESS

Started by Sebastian Cunard in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Sebastian Cunard on Wednesday

honda hrd535

hi i have seemed to have broken my pto shaft in my honda hrd535. i need some help with some specs ive read the engine is a gxv160 on a hinda hrd535 is this correct. thank you for any help

Started by mike

9 Replies · Reply by mike on Tuesday

Mulching mower

Hii i am looking to purchase a new mulching mower does any one have recommendations on a a mulching mowers i am stuck between the stihl model and weibang thanks

Started by Dougie

6 Replies · Reply by Dougie on Monday

How long should you use a strimmer for daily?

Hi All
I’ve just joined LJN and thought someone may be able to help with the following question.
I work part time 3 days a week doing ground maintenance for a theme park.
This year I've been doing more strimming than usual, especially early on this year

Started by Steve Cooper in Health and Safety

8 Replies · Reply by David Martin on Sunday

Problem lawn

Can anyone identify this lawn issue please ?

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

6 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 20

Morally - What would you do?

We have a few long standing elderly/vulnerable customers who have no close relatives and apart from their garden maintenance we act as a confidant and social service.

Due to our ever increasing commercial commitments it is becoming increasingly diffic

Started by Peter sellers

21 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 20

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How to keep physically well when you're a gardener?

Hi all. I was wondering how many of you would admit to physical health issues when gardening. Just gardening - bending, twisting, lifting weights of various kinds, reaching a little beyond our comfortable range, can take its toll. The use of machiner

Started by Angela Sharp in Health and Safety

24 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Jul 20

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World Mental Health Day

Mental health is an integral aspect of Landscape Juice, and is something that rears its face often within the community - working alone, long days, especially during the winter is isolating and takes its toll. The network was founded on the idea of i

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

5 Replies · Reply by Duncan Neville Jul 20

Stihl HSA 130T & HSA130R Vibrating/rattling noise.

Spent the whole day hedge cutting today (Privet) after a couple of hours my HSA 130T started to make a vibrating rattling noise, couldnt make out whether it was coming from the gearbox or the motor. swapped it over and started to use the HSA 130R and

Started by Gary Clapham in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by The Wall Jul 19

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Jeyes Fluid for deterring rodents?

A commercial client has had a problem with rats causing damge around their AC units. They've had a pest control company come out and one of their suggestions was to apply Jeyes fluid around the buildings on a regular (fortnightly) basis and that woul

Started by Steven Mills in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jul 19

Adblue bargain

For those that use Adblue, currently on offer at Wickes reduced from £16 to £12 if you have one of their trade cards further 10% off !!!

Started by Peter sellers

1 Reply · Reply by Billybop Jul 17

Garden Equipment and More! Looking for Advice - New business owner.

Good morning folks,

I hope this message finds you safe and well.

I have lots of questions, so please bare with me! :D

Earlier this year, I took a leap and went self employed ontop of my employment. I currently offer a wide range of gardening services wh

Started by M Olsson in Machinery

50 Replies · Reply by M Olsson Jul 17

Budget small chipper

Considering buying a small, light chipper / shredder for a new contract where access is difficult, we have a Forst TR 6 which is a 6 inch capacity tracked machine for big stuff but obviousy unsuitable for this job.

We did have an Eliet major which we

Started by Peter sellers

9 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 17

Stihl RM 655 RS Belt slipping off.. seems to be getting slower...

I have a Stihl RM 655 RS roller mower. Last year the leaver to engage the blade started to play up! The leaver when pullup wouldnt sit within the metal drop down slot.( I used a bit of rope, to hold the leaver in place ) A couple of months ago the be

Started by Gary Hope in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 15

Tools the professionals use

Hiya everyone,

What heavy duty kit do the professionals use??

Specifically: Secateurs

Plan on adding more to the thread later - but for now, just need secateur recommendations ;-) )

Thanks in advance for any advice :-)

Started by CbyC in Groundscare and Landscaping

31 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Jul 15

Aerators

Anybody got any experience of Sisis Auto Turfman. I really want a Bannerman but I can't afford as yet.

I have see a reasonably priced 2nd hand Auto Turfman and I am wondering if it would tie me over until next year?

Started by Rob Harding

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Building A Business In Horticulture - Free To Attend Zoom Meetings With Alan Sargent

NEW from Alan Sargent and The Landscape Library

A series of FREE monthly zoom sessions for anybody wishing to start, build or develop a gardening, garden design or landscaping business.

Held on the third thursday of each month, sessions will be on a

Started by Angela Lambert in Marketing

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Stihl edger update and further problem

For those who requested updates on the Stihl kombi edger, yes it works, lot faster than cutting manually. Now for the cons, leaves a ragged edge so have to tidy up with a strimmer but no big deal. Next issue and it's not really the edgers fault , whe

Started by Peter sellers

11 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 10

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