Comments on: Scott’s Push Reel Lawn Mower Review

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:32:21 +0000

No, they shouldn’t.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:12:55 +0000

Hi, I bought a Scott push lawn mower for my friend, for Christmas and she just used it last week. She asked me if the blades should turn when she pulls the mower backwards? I will put the question to you. When pulling the mower backwards, should the blades turn?
Joe

By: Kathleen walker

Kathleen walker — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:03:15 +0000

Hey, really great post, very helpful, some new points which we learn
wow? Great dude. I like your post. thanks again!!!!

By: Boston Solar Installer

Boston Solar Installer — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:06:07 +0000

I always new gas powered lawn mowers were bad, but I guess I didn’t know how bad. We’re closing on a house soon and it will be our first experience managing a lawn. We’ve made a responsible choice to invest in a push reel mower and we can’t wait to start using it!

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[...] This is a tip I’m already doing, but I wanted to put it out there for all of you. I don’t use any oil to mow my yard because I have a wonderful little Scott’s pushmower. [...]

By: CLP

CLP — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:42:58 +0000

I have two reel mowers. No engine to service and better yet no engine to break down. Provides and excellent workout too.

By: Charles Kuester

Charles Kuester — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:28:52 +0000

RE: sharpening Scotts Mowers

I was in the hardware business and sold Scotts products for over 40 years. Don’t try to sharpen a Scotts mower with a file or power grinder. The reason Scotts mowers are easier to push than other reel type push mowers is that the rotating reel and the stationary cutter bar are machined to extremely close tolerances. If you try to use a file, grinder or grinding attachment on a power drill you won’t be able get it even enough and you’ll end up ruining the blades.

They do make a sharpening kit for reel mowers (google \reel mower sharpener\). The procedure involves removing one wheel, applying a sharpening compound to the blades of the reel and rotating the reel backwards. Follow the instructions carefully. This is a long process since you’re not taking off much metal at a time so be patient and keep turning.

By: heather

heather — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:49:56 +0000

John,

The only place I have seen sharpeners is on Amazon.com. But, I think all I saw were files…

You might want to Google “push mower sharpener” and see what comes up, or check the Scott’s website (www.scotts.com). They might have other options besides a file.

Good luck!

By: John

John — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:06:26 +0000

We Have One And Was Wondering If Their Is A Place Where We Can Find A Sharpener? Dont Want To Use A File,Thanx.

By: heather

heather — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:09:11 +0000

Katie,

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you got one. I really love mine, and am never going back to a gas mower.

We’re the same way: no fertilizers or pesticides. But, our neighbors love the stuff. So, we all do what we can!

Thanks so much for writing in! Using a push mower makes a big difference, even though it seems like a little thing.