Recent content by weldtoride

Thanks for that. I'll give it a try. However, it may sound lazy or callus, but I just want to get it mowed. I live rurally, on 5 acres that was the small property amidst large farms when I moved in 40 years ago. Never fertilized as that makes you mow more, never applied chemicals as we have a...

As far as cold storage, EGO's website says this: "For best practice, we recommend storing your EGO batteries in a climate controlled area that is dry, gets ventilation, and between 50°F-80°F (10°C-26°C) all year round." Something that made me wonder about while watching all those EGO...

I thought I'd give an update as I am starting another season with this mower, around 50 hours on the meter so far. Overall, I am very pleased with it. Especially after Spring wake-up which consists of simply bringing the batteries out of the basement, slipping them in and hooking up the...

I didn't notice any operational changes after the update, and the app does very little compared to the claims. I thought it would be interesting if I could get it to measure the areas I mow, but like I said, other than updating software, I can only see battery charge level and blade speed...

Spent half my morning trying to get the EGO app working, when I finally got it, it doesn't do much, at least the most recent version. From online manual, it's supposed to: "Connected ride-on mowers have additional functionality through the EGO Connect app including: • Mow with your phone as...

MegaVan, thanks for the info on the mulch attachment. I read that it requires baffles under the deck along with the right blades. The few reviews I found mostly complain about installing it, only 1 brief mention how well it works. The only reason I would consider it would be for fall...

My EGO review is here now: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/ego-52-electric-zero-turn-mower-a-different-ongoing-review.537092/ Thanks again, MegaVan for your sharing.

Overall, I am very satisfied so far with this mower and my local Ace store, but very dissatisfied with the way the purchase was handled by Ace.com After reading as much as I could anywhere and everywhere about battery riders in general, and also the review here by MegaVan...

MegaVan, Thanks for all the info, and the offer of answers. After more reading about the EGO mowers, I pulled the trigger and ordered an EGO 52 inch zero turn from Ace. I set the delivery to the store that services them. Not wanting to complicate your thread here, I'll start my own with my...

FWIW, today I walked in the back door of a large Ace that sells EGO, and does a high volume of small engine services. I asked the tech about EGO riders, and he gave a thumbs-up. This tech also bashed a brand of ICE mowers I mentioned. Figure his opinions were honest b/c the brand he bashed...

Uofime and mike931x, thanks for the numbers! New rider of some sort is a definite. I am convinced maintenance and energy will be much less with electric, just concerned about break downs and my access to have it fixed if under warrantee, or of available info for me to fix it afterwards...

"Electronics on an electric lawnmower would be basic and basically disposable replaceable parts, IMO." Absolutely agreed, 100%. But how do I know which electronic component is faulty? Can't afford to replace them one at a time until I pass go. Can't pop into AutoZone for a free code...

Not crazy, as one of the many facets of my electric mower hunt is that I am also looking hard at solar electric panels for my yard. A tough hunt, as apparently there are some shifty companies out there right now. Since I am in Illinois, the grid has to accept every watt I would produce, but...

Thank you for sharing your real experiences with this mower. Would you care to update since last July? Like you, I am nursing a great old lawn tractor, a gasoline Cub 1864 hydrostatic unit that was far from new when the century calendar turned pages. I regularly mow 2-3 acres and...

" Commercial doors often lap the jambs by 1" on each side and use reverse angle mounted track, but if you have the space you can use standard bracket mounted track." Duly noted, planning on getting a door at local big box, nothing special order, so maybe I'll frame the inside wall opening with...