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I've had a big problem this past week with my main mower, a Viking by Stihl. The biggest problem I've had is the small changes made to parts as the mower progresses through its production life. In the past spares supplied have been different to those

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Etesia Hydro 100 mkehh

Hi all, Thank you for previous replies to questions I have asked, Your info is invaluable.

I have recently bought a new Etesia  and in the service book it says the hydrostatic transmission oil should be changed at 50 hours and then every 300 hours. (D

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Long arm hedgecutters

Hey folks, with the Stihl long arms out of production until august / September, what make and model have people being going for?

Chris Greenaway

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Ride on mower

Hi,Just wondering how good a rode on mower is to use in wet weather?I've been offered a job using the clients ride on, but not 100% sure if it should be used on a wet surface or in rain? I'm in Scotland so this is a big issue during the summer!Cheers

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Fast lawnmowers

HiIm looking to replace our honda izy with something equally as fast and efficient in the wet.We have sped up our current izys but feel that the build quality isnt the same now as it was a few years ago. Have tried a few different professional models

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New Maintenance Business Mower Advice

Hi guys my name is Lee and after 15 years of working in various aspects of horticulture I am going to start up my own garden maintenance business. I have £1200 redundancy money to buy equipment with. I know thats not a lot and I can spend a bit more

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Phew - I'm glad I was wearing the right kit

I'm sure there are some of us that don't, I certainly didn't used to before I started doing this job full time. Well today it was a case of PHEW THANK HEAVENS for the PPE.

Strimming some over grown ground for an elderly couple, and the big Stihl strim

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I need to buy some ladders

Hello,I need longer ladders for a hedge I'm part way through cutting.I plan to do gutter cleaning & guard installation over autumn/winter too, so would be good if the ladder could double up for that.I'm back on Wed so ideally from a physical store so

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Replacement Honda mower blades

I am trying to find replacement blades for the following Honda mowers .... cheaper the better ... non genuine is fine.

HRG416SK (2016 model) that uses the following part number blade 72511-VH3-R10

HRG536VK (2016 model) that uses twin blades 72531-VH7-0

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Petrol Pressure Washer

Can anyone reccomend a good petrol driven pressure washer producing approx 200 bar and 20 lpm.

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Mower blades not engaging

I won a Ransomes zero turn mower and one of my guys was in the middle of cutting a large lawn and the blades just failed working. He tried to re engage them but absolutely nothing working. The mower itself runs fine.

We have checked for any loose wire

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new (used) Etesia 46 push mower, can't get to start

I bought a used mower the other week. Just tried to start up for the first time but won't start.

Looked for prime button but don't see one?

arrived with oil & fuel, turned revs to max, pull started cable and nothing

Reputable seller so presume I'm doing

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Husqvarna aerator and dethacher for sale

Hi I have a husqvarna ar19 and dt22, aerator and a dethacher, there in like new condition and run perfectly well, if anyone is interested in any of these please contact me for further information, thanks

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Shredders

I need to recommend a shredder for a client. I will be the only one using it & it will only be for light work.  I am thinking electric but wary of cheaper domestic brands especially if the blades are replaceable.

Has anyone used a Viking ?

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Handheld blower choice?

Looking for some advice from the forum. Currently have a Makita and an Echo backpack blower, but my handheld is a cheap but not so cheerful Ryobi. The vibrations leave my hand with the shakes, so stopped using it. What would be your choice for a good

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Viking or Honda Izy?

Hi All, 

Our 3 year old Viking 655G has decided to break down, metal handles sheered off and various other bits and pieces which probably isnt going to be cost effective to replace. I can't moan, its been in constant use for 3 years hasn't been any bo

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Low vibe strimmer

Hi all, my old trusty echo gt222es strimmer has finally died. I just purchased a stihl fs50 as a replacement and I'm shocked at the high vibes it produces. I took it back to the dealer and fair play to them, they let me try all the other they had - H

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2 Stroke oil

Looking for a 2 stroke oil that can be used at 50:1 in all machines.  At the moment I have to makeup 3 different ratios. I hope by the end of next year to be running all 4 stroke equipment.

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Domestic mower for stripes

Evening all. I hope you are all well and enjoying your Friday. I am looking for a roller mower just for home use. One that gives half decent stripes but not too expensive ( a lot to ask maybe). Petrol I believe. Maybe even 2nd hand if that's an ok th

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Stihl BGA 56 Blower

Hello,

I'm thinking of getting a leaf blower, to speed up tidying up after mowing and pruning.

Has anyone got the Stihl BGA 56? It's battery powered and £200 for the blower, £40ish for the vacuum attachment

Supposedly runs for 20 mins on the supplied ba

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