American Lawn Mower Company 1415-16 16-Inch Hand Push Reel Mower

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In these modern times, where channel surfing is rapidly becoming the nation’s most popular sport, the American Lawn Mower Company suggests to return to a simpler time with this hand push reel mower. The mower runs solely on manpower, thus saving valuable resources such as gasoline, oil, and electricity while simultaneously eliminating the noise and air pollutions frequently associated with fuel-run lawn mowers. Additionally, this mower combines necessary yard work with exercise, improving both the user’s lawn and cardiovascular health. Owners of hand push mowers also benefit from a lack of fuel expenses, and may also save by allowing grass clippings to mulch for natural fertilization.

This hand push mower provides best results when used on grasses no longer than 3 to 4 inches high. Regular lubrication of the bearings and blades with WD-40 further the success of this mower. The mower features four spider five blades, ball bearing reel. With an adjustable four-section roller, the mower has a cutting length range of 1/2 to 2-1/4 inches. Both the reel and blades are constructed from tempered alloy steel and are held in place by an unbreakable steel plate. The cast iron wheels measure 10 inches in diameter and the mower covers a width of 16 inches. The mower weighs 32 pounds upon shipping with some assembly required. --Jessica Reuling

Product Description

5 Blade, 16" Ball Bearing Reel Mower, 4 Spider, Tempered Alloy Steel Reel & Bed Knife Blade, Unbreakable Steel Side Plate, 3/4" Welded Torsion Tube Framing Assembly, 10" Cast Iron Wheels & Pinions, Cutting Height 5/8" To 2-1/4" With Adjustable 4 Section Roller, 3 Position Wheel Height Adjustment, Painted Handle With Flared Type Design, Cushioned Handle Grips.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 14 x 22.7 inches ; 32 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008IHSK
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1415-16
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,897 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very solid mower, August 1, 2005

By	MsJanetP (NM, USA) - See all my reviews

I've used one of these for about fifteen years, a slightly earlier model 1414-16.

It's been a very good mower. It is very easy to push, and cuts very nicely. Solid metal, yet deceptively light. Its pretty easy to maintain. Oil the bearings annually, and sharpen the blade every year or two. Once you've done it once, sharpening the blade takes about 30 minutes, a screwdriver and a wrench and some valve-lapping compound, and is pretty easy (about the same complexity as assembling a new kids bicycle), but is greasy. That's all you ever have to do. Fifteen years later mine cuts as well as the day I bought it.

I like to think I'm getting more exercise, but the truth is that because of its light weight and good cutting mechanism, its no more effort to push around than a gas mower (if you don't let your grass get too long......).

The only problem I've had is that you have to frequently tighten the nuts holding on the wheels.

If you haven't had a push mower before, a couple of caveats: It does cut more cleanly than a gas mower, but you do usually have to make two passes. Also, you have to keep current with mowing. If you let the grass get too long, you are REALLY going to sweat to cut your lawn the first time. Also, it really won't cut bermuda-type grass very well at all.

34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It was supposed to MOW the lawn, June 22, 2003

By	mommacass "mommacass" (Palmyra, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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While this mower trimmed small patches of clover and leafy plants, it simply squashed down my grass without cutting it. It wouldn't cut anything taller than just a few inches, which I suppose is fine if you want to mow your lawn every other day. Any little piece of debris will stop this mower in its tracks - even a patch of grass a bit thicker than usual. My yard looks terrible and I am returning this mower immediately. I do not recommend this mower.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars American (China) Lawn mower, June 18, 2004

By	Zemo (Illinois) - See all my reviews

I bought one of these and two of the reels would not engauge the cutting bar as they should. Left patches of grass all over.

Took it back and bought a Scott's Classic 20" reel mower. Twice the price, but its made in America and the quality is there.