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Handling


Ideally, mowers will be wheeled into a trailer but, if you have to lift them, grab bars or even an entire frame can be useful.


Working speed


More sophisticated mowers have multiple working speeds to adapt them to a variety of working situations. A single speed mower may still be perfectly adequate as long as the working speed is sufficient for commercial mowing.


Operator presence systems


Also known as the ‘dead man’s handle’, these are designed to cut the drive to the blades, and sometimes to the engine, if released, preventing injuries. Some systems require a very long reach to bring the two or three bars together or are uncomfortable to hold; other manufacturers have gone out of their way to make the handles comfortable.


Handlebars


Groundsmen come in all shapes and sizes, and so do mowers. Check that the handlebars are the right height for the intended operator or can be easily adjusted.


Ease of use Starting


The location of the starting


Durability


Basic design and build quality influences how much time a mower spends in the workshop, but little things matter too. Loose cables can easily get trapped and damaged, so enclosing them is a good idea. OK, you could fit your own cable


cable handle makes a big difference to how easy it is to start - too far up the handlebar and it can be difficult to get enough pulling force, especially for a smaller operator. Those positioned down near the engine are easiest, especially if there is a decent foot hold to brace against.


Grass box emptying


Check how easy this is - most mowers are fine, but fiddly removal and re- attachment can be annoying over a long day and could lead to the box getting damaged over time.


Cut and drop


Check that the hood on the back of the mower offers enough clearance to allow


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Some mowers are more straightforward than others; having instructions printed on the machine means that any operator can get to work with the mower straight away.


Height of cut adjustment


This is usually adjusted via levers on the wheels and is fairly straightforward on most mowers. Some, such as the Etesia, have single point adjustment which makes the job quicker.


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