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Choosing the Right Gas Mower for Your Yard

When selecting the correct lawn mower that will meet your needs, you should consider your yard size and landscape, clipping disposal options and engine preference. And depending if you want a little workout or none at all, choose from Push Mowers, Self–Propelled Mower models.

How To Handle Grass Clipping

The cutting deck on your gas lawn mower will determine how your grass clippings will be managed. The options include:

Mulching Mowers:Mulching mowers feature a high dome deck that contains clippings as they are cut into fine pieces and redistributed to your lawn, adding helpful nutrients.

Bagging Mowers: Bagging mowers provide your cleanest-looking lawn option. A rear bag collects clippings for disposal or composting. Rear bags, as well as mulching mowers, are most convenient for mowing near fences, trees and other obstacles from either side of the mower.

Side Discharge: disperses clippings across the lawn as you mow. It is most effective with high grass or wet lawn conditions that prevent bagging or mulching.

How to Chose Between Push Mowers and Self–Propelled Mowers

Push Mowers: Best for smaller, flat yards up to 1/4 acre with few obstacles. The operator pushes the mower as the gas engine powers the blade. These simple to-operate mowers are economically-priced.

Ideal for inclines, uneven or hilly terrain and for yards between 1/3 to 1/2 acre. The engine powers both the blade and the wheels. Available in front, rear wheel or all-wheel drive for even greater traction.

Additional Features to Consider when Purchasing a Gas Lawn Mower

Electric Key Start: Starts with a simple turn of an automotive-style ignition key.

Speed Control: Self–propelled models feature variable speeds for adjustment without stopping the mower. You’re able to easily slow down around obstacles and speed up in open areas.

High Wheels: Rear high wheels improve maneuverability and reduce effort on hilly or uneven terrain.

Deck Wash-out Port: Your garden hose connects to the deck port to clean and maintain air flow.

Count on True Value for all your lawn care needs. In addition to our gas lawn mowers, we also carry a line of riding, electric and reel mowers. Troy-Bilt, Husqvarna, Black Decker, and DeWALT to name a few. Get ready to add curb appeal to your home today.

Kohler Single Speed Self Propelled Mulch and Catch Mower – XT675

Designed to stand up to the rigours of repeated use in the tough Australian conditions, the 46TK6IMSP Self–Propelled mower has a pressed steel chassis and dual ball bearing wheels at 203 mm diameter to handle that rugged terrain. With mulch plug included, cutting 460 mm wide is no issue for the Kohler powered 149 cc I/C engine. Weighing just 31 kg you’ve got the ideal combination of power and ease of use for the homeowner. Not all mowers are created equal, Bushranger?s are famous for delivering power, spending less time in the workshop, and are backed by an industry leading warranty for unrivalled peace of mind.

– Kohler Courage XT675 engine. 18″ (460 mm) Cut.

– 8″ wheels fitted with double precision ball bearings.

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Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

– Domestic Warranty – 5 Year Domestic Warranty

– Commercial Warranty – No Commercial Warranty

– Hire/Rental Warranty – No Hire/Rental Warranty

– Engine – Kohler Courage XT675 vertical shaft engine

– Output – 6.75 ft lbs torque (9.2 nm) [As tested to J1940 Standards]

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Delivery

Orders for available parts will be despatched within 2 working days. Delivery times will depend on location usually with three days for eastern states. Information on out-of-stock items will be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Returns Policy

Last updated November 10, 2021

We want you to be totally satisfied with our products and services.

There may be times when you will need to return a product purchased from one of our stores.

Our Returns Policy is designed to assist you with your return.

RETURNS POLICY

Southern Cross Industrial Group warrants that all new Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the manufacturer’s applicable warranty period.

Southern Cross Industrial Group’s sole obligation for valid returns shall be limited to repair or replacement of the product at our place of business, at the product manufacturer’s discretion and shall be conditioned upon Southern Cross Industrial Group receiving written notice of the returns claim within a reasonable time frame after failure.

Only authorised personnel of the Southern Cross Industrial Group can approve returns/repairs or deviate from this Policy in any manner, upon consultation with the Product Manufacturer.

We offer replacements, store credit or refunds where products have a major failure, such as:

• When they are faulty
• Wrongly described
• Different from a sample shown to you; or
• Do not do what they are supposed to do

Please note: we are not required to replace your product if you simply change your mind.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

We may need to conduct an assessment of your product to determine whether a repair, replacement or refund is appropriate. Certain technical products may need to be sent to the manufacturer or their repair agent for assessment, such as sound, electrical and motor driven products

Southern Cross Industrial Group does not provide for travel or transport costs under warranty repair or replacement.

Southern Cross Industrial Group does not loan or supply the use of items during warranty repair, including but not limited to machines, tools, attachments, and other products.

HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO RETURN A PRODUCT?

Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law are not limited by a defined time period and can vary from product to product depending on factors such as the nature of goods, price and statements made on packaging and product labels. Please contact us and we assist you with further information about the returns period for the product you return.

EXPENSES RELATING TO PRODUCT RETURNS

Any expenses relating to the return of the product will be paid for by the customer. Depending on the manufacturing company’s warranty policy they may provide a refund for costs incurred. We recommend keeping copies of the receipts involved in the returns process.

We may need to conduct an assessment of your product to determine whether a repair, replacement or refund is appropriate. Certain technical products may need to be sent to the manufacturer or their repair agent for assessment, such as sound, electrical and motor driven products

LIAISING WITH THE MANUFACTURER

For some product assessments you may have the option to liaise directly with the manufacturer, or their repair agent. Our store team members can provide you with the relevant manufacturer contact details.

Products assessed as having a minor fault will be repaired by the manufacturer and returned to you within a reasonable time. We offer a refund or replacement if the product is assessed as having a major failure.

In some cases a refund, replacement, or repair may not be offered if you have:

• Modified the product
• Misused the product contrary to user instructions or packaging labels or
• Simply change your mind

Certain products are excluded under our Returns Policy unless they are faulty, these include:

• Custom made orders such as laser engraved traffolytes and vehicle call signs
• Gift-cards, vouchers, and/or credit vouchers

SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR THE RETURN OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS

For safety reasons, please contact us before returning any bulky or fuel operated products, such as Generators and Lawn Equipment.

HOW DO I RETURN MY ORDER

Take your product in store to where it was purchased. Contact us if you purchased online and want to know which store to return to. This includes products that carry a manufacturer’s warranty, which may need to be assessed by the manufacturer.

What information is needed to complete your return?

• Show your receipt or other proof of purchase (bank statement).
• Try to return the product in the same condition as it was purchased (including manuals, accessories and packaging).
• Provide us with any extra information we may need to process your return.

With a receipt

For an exchange, credit, refund or repair we ask for your name, telephone number and signature in addition to your receipt.

All purchases made on a debit/credit card will be credited back to the original card used, so please have your card with you.

Without a receipt

If you don’t have a receipt, we ask for your photo identification showing your name, address and signature.

You can help us determine proof of purchase by providing a bank statement or similar.

Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law are not limited by a defined time period and can vary from product to product depending on factors such as the nature of goods, price and statements made on packaging and product labels.

Our Store Managers can assist you with further information about the warranty period for the product you return.

RETURNS PROCESS

To return an item, please email customer service before returning to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. After receiving an RMA number, place the item securely in its original packaging and include your proof of purchase, and mail your return to the following address:

PO Box 5999, Mackay, QLD, 4740 Southern Cross Industrial Group Attn: Returns RMA # 24-32 Interlink Court Paget, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia

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Mulching Mowers

Push-mower, mulching electric and gas lawnmowers, and conventional mower all can be used for grasscycling.

Shopping for a mulching lawn mower

The tips below will help you find a grasscycling mower that’s right for you. For up-to-date ratings of mulch-mower performance, consult spring issues of Consumer Reports, available at your local library. Or use your library card number to log on to the Consumer Reports website for free from the Seattle Public Library.

Call the Garden Hotline, (206) 633-0224, or email questions from www.GardenHotline.org. Learn there about stores near you that sell mulching mowers, or ask any lawn and garden question.

Push mowers

Not only are push mowers quiet, non-polluting, inexpensive, and good exercise – they do a good job of grasscycling. One disadvantage is that they can’t chop and blow the clippings down into the turf like a power mulching mower. But you can always rake up the areas where clippings might be tracked into the house. Grass clippings make great compost and mulch.

Push mowers are sold in most local hardware stores, as well as big department and discount stores. Quality of construction varies with price, so comparison shop. Test the handle for stiffness, strong attachment to the mower, and comfortable hand grips. Compare the ease of height adjustment, and look for smooth, sharp blade edges. Higher priced mowers often have six blades rather than five, to cut more smoothly.

Yard sales may yield a fine old push mower, which can be reconditioned and sharpened by a mower repair shop. Or check out local hardware stores or mower repair shops. Many of them sell good reconditioned mowers at about half the new price. Repair shops can also sharpen blades for you. Remember, sharp blades cut cleaner, easier, and leave your lawn healthier and better looking.

Electric mulching mowers

Electric mowers are much quieter than gas models, and there’s no smelly exhaust and no problem disposing of used oil or old fuel. If you can mow weekly in the spring, you’ll probably never need to bag or rake. For small yards, an electric mower with a cord may be the perfect grasscycling machine. For bigger yards, the cordless electric mowers (with rechargeable batteries) may be worth the extra cost. In general, electric mowers are not as powerful as gas mowers, so they usually have slightly shorter blades and will have to be pushed a little slower in overgrown, wet grass. But they’re easy to start, easy on your ears, and good for our air quality too!

Gas mulching mowers

Mulching mowers generally have more powerful engines than conventional mowers, because it takes extra power to re-cut clippings into mulch. Mowers that are designed to mulch will grasscycle much better than conventional bagging mowers that are converted to mulching. Most mulching models are convertible for bagging. Self–propelled and riding mulching mowers are also available.

For cleaner air, avoid 2-cycle engines — look for 4-cycle mowers that meet the California EPA pollution standards. And try to run the tank dry when you stop mowing in the fall, to avoid having to dispose of hazardous gasoline. Call 1-800-RECYCLE to learn about recycling used motor oil.

Grasscycling with a conventional mower

You can grasscycle with your old non-mulching lawn mower. If it’s a rear-discharge bagging mower, remove the bag and cover the discharge chute. (Most rear-baggers have a cover that drops down when the bag is removed, to protect you from flying rocks.) Clippings will be held under the deck to be re-chopped, and then dropped on the lawn. If you have a side-discharge mower with a deflector that sprays clippings out as you mow, simply mow in a pattern that spreads clippings uniformly on the lawn. While you can buy special “mulching” blades, tests show that you’ll get the best mulching performance just by keeping your existing blade sharp. See the Grasscycling Tips for more suggestions on how to grasscycle successfully with any mower.

Learn more

Grasscycling Tips Grasscycling and Mulching Mower Guide (pdf) gives tips for successful grasscycling, and for buying a mulching lawn mower. Natural Lawn Care (pdf) gives how-to details for complete healthy lawn care. Ecologically Sound Lawn Care for the Pacific Northwest (pdf) 90-page manual has more information on planting new lawns, mowing, fertilizing, and maintenance for professionals and homeowners.

What is a Mulching Lawn Mower and How Does It Work?

Are you perplexed by the many different lawn mowers on the market? Mulching lawn mowers are a popular option for homeowners today because they offer multiple ways to get rid of your grass clippings.

What is a mulching lawn mower?

A mulching mower is a machine where the blade and mowing deck are designed to chop the grass multiple times before the cut grass goes back into the lawn. Side discharge mowers direct the grass to the side, and using a bag attachment directs the grass clippings into the bag.

Among these three types of mowers, only the mulching mower leaves you with finely cut grass cuttings, which provide fertilizer and shade for the soil. You may hear this kind of mowing called “mulch mowing.”

How does a mulching mower work?

Mulching mowers aren’t different from other mowers in most ways. In all lawn mowers (push mowers, ride-on, etc.), you need lift so the grass stays vertical while the mower blade cuts.

Mulching mowers not only create a stream of air that directs the grass up into the mower blades, but once the grass is cut, the clippings hit the blade multiple times before they go back onto the lawn. This is in contrast to other mowers which direct the clippings out the side or into a bag.

This is by design, of course. Mulching blades use curved edges to generate this extra cutting action and generally have more surface area devoted to cutting.

Mulching blades are sometimes called “all purpose” or “3-in-1” blades because you can use them to mulch, bag, or side discharge. Standard blades are called 2-in-1 blades because you can use them to either bag or side discharge the grass.

Can I use my current mower to recycle my grass clippings?

Yes. Contact your local lawn mower retailer (or your mower manufacturer) to ask if you need a conversion kit. These mulching kits may include a plate (AKA mulching plug) to close your discharge opening (or bag opening) and a new blade. Or, you may only need a new blade.

Both push and ride-on mowers can recycle grass clippings back into the lawn. Close your discharge chute or remove the bag and voilà. However, a mulching mower blade does a better job because the pieces are smaller and will break down more quickly in the lawn.

How to use a mulching mower

In short, use it just as you would any other mower. Here are a few lawn care tips to make sure your mulching mowing sessions are a success:

• Don’t mow when it’s wet. The mower might not be able to cut the grass blades as finely due to the extra weight and tendency to clump. Also, the underside of your lawn mower will be covered in wet grass.

• Mow often. Follow the golden rule of mowing: Remove no more than one-third of the grass blade per mow.

• Mow at the correct height. Believe it or not, this simple advice makes a big difference in your lawn. Each grass type performs best when cut at a certain height. (There are many soil and grass scientists who devote lots of time and energy at grass test plots to figure this out.)

The seasons also can make a difference in your mowing height. Some advise that you should mow a half inch taller during the hottest part of the year and mow slightly shorter for the first and last cuts of the season. (Where it snows, it may be advisable to mow as low as possible on the last mow to prevent snow mold.)

Ask your local Cooperative Extension office for the best seasonal advice.

• Consider your lawn density. A dense lawn may put extra strain on your mower. When you’re buying a lawn mower, buy one that has sufficient power for your needs. Don’t skimp in this area — you’ll regret it.

• Maintain a sharp blade. A sharp mower blade is a must. A sharp mower blade gives you a clean cut instead of a torn one, which can invite disease into your lawn. Use a file, a hand grinder, a bench grinder, or a sharpening stone attachment on your cordless drill to sharpen the blade.

How often should you sharpen your mower blade? It depends on the type of grass you have, how often you mow, and the density of your lawn. Here’s an easy test: If you look at the tip of the grass blade and it looks torn instead of cleanly cut, it’s time. If you have a dense lawn with stiff-bladed grass like Zoysia, you may need to sharpen your blade as often as once per month.

• Keep the deck clean. Hose off the clippings underneath the deck at the end of each mowing session. A buildup of gunk on the underside of the deck may prevent the clippings from circulating as well as they should.

Mulching matters

You may wonder, “So, what’s the big deal about whether I mulch grass or not?” Well, mulched clippings not only contribute to a healthy lawn but help out your local environment as well.

Cities are jumping on the bandwagon because, for one reason, grass clippings produce a lot of waste. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, a half acre lawn can generate “260 bags of grass clippings” in a single year — that’s more than 3 tons!

As you can see, it’s also in their best interest to educate homeowners on the benefits of recycling their grass clippings back into the lawn and reduce the landfill waste in their city.

To sum it all up, mulching, sometimes called “grasscycling” has many benefits:

• Saves time (no more raking fall leaves)
• Saves money (free fertilizer, no garbage fees)
• Helps protect the environment (no grass clippings in streams or landfills)
• Reduces erosion (helps keep the soil in place)

FAQ

Are there any times I should not mulch in my clippings?

Yes, there are instances when it’s best not to mulch your grass clippings back into the lawn.

—When you have a fungus : If you’re trying to recover from a fungus on your grass, don’t mulch in these lawn clippings. That would only spread the disease further across your lawn. —If you have weeds that are going to seed : It’s a good idea to bag in this instance and put the clippings in your yard waste bin. You don’t want to help your weeds redistribute their seeds for next season. —If you have too many leaves on the lawn: If you have over 50% leaf coverage, you may want to bag as you mow. Too much leaf litter and grass mulched into the lawn at one time can damage the grass. Afterward, add the mulched leaves/grass mix to the compost bin, or use the mix as winter protection for your flower beds.

Other benefits of using a mulching mower:

— No cumbersome bag to deal with on the lawn mower — No concerns about how to dispose of your grass clippings — Fertilize and mow at the same time — Avoid putting valuable nutrients and moisture into the landfill

Will the clippings contribute to the thatch in my lawn?

The short answer is no, cut grass clippings do not contribute to thatch in your lawn. Thatch is a layer of organic matter (living and dead) that accumulates between living, growing vegetation (grass) and the soil.

As long as the thatch is less than about a half inch, your lawn is fine. If it gets above that level, depending on your grass type, you may want to consider dethatching or aerating (which will inevitably remove some of the thatch). (Note: Aeration is when you pull plugs from the soil to help air, water, and nutrients circulate better throughout. This helps roots grow deeper and stronger, and you have a greener, healthier lawn as a result.)

If you’d enjoy having someone else mow and fertilize your lawn (with your grass clippings or with store-bought fertilizer), contact one of our local lawn care pros. They’ll get your lawn on the path to a greener, fuller future.