Just given the lawns their first mow of the season. I always use the old
Hayter Harrier for first cut as the direct drive blade deals with all the
sticks and other debris better than the belt driven ones on the big machine.
Plus I think the lawn benefits from the roller on the Hayter.

Trouble is the belt that drives the roller has stretched so I had to push
the damn thing on all the uphill bits (that about a third). Who would think
a quality machine like a Hayter would need a new belt after only 18 years
use...

Mike

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Just given the lawns their first mow of the season. I always use the old
Hayter Harrier for first cut as the direct drive blade deals with all the
sticks and other debris better than the belt driven ones on the big machine.
Plus I think the lawn benefits from the roller on the Hayter.

Trouble is the belt that drives the roller has stretched so I had to push
the damn thing on all the uphill bits (that about a third). Who would think
a quality machine like a Hayter would need a new belt after only 18 years
use...

Shocking! I bought a second hand ex-hire Hayter and it only lasted me
another 25 years. Even my 1977 plastic smallest-size electric Flymo is
showing signs of wear and tear and moaning, pah.

Our grass is growing and badly needs cutting but the ground is far
too wet. However, it's sunny, two days ago the frogs spawned in the
pond, and I planted the potatoes yesterday.. so it's spring.

Janet.

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Shocking! I bought a second hand ex-hire Hayter and it only lasted me
another 25 years. Even my 1977 plastic smallest-size electric Flymo is
showing signs of wear and tear and moaning, pah.

Our grass is growing and badly needs cutting but the ground is far
too wet. However, it's sunny, two days ago the frogs spawned in the
pond, and I planted the potatoes yesterday.. so it's spring.

Janet.

Just matter of timing - I find.
I have done mine three times this year and have found it considerably
less soggy that many previous years.
Mind you - we do not do floods much here in Cheshire!!
Pete