What To Look For When Buying A Riding Mower (NAPSA)—Your knowledge of riding mowerswill get a lift if you know what to look for and what you're going to useit for. Remember, riding mowers come in many varieties, from attachment-capable garden tractors to small rear engineriders. According to Murray Inc., a mower manufacturer for more than 50 years, a riding moweris a good choice if you have a large lawn and a place to store the Rear engineriders are for yards up to one acre. Becauseof their clear front line of sight, these are good for maneuvering aroundtrees. Here are some good general rules you might follow when selecting a riding mower. * Rear Engine Riders—For yards up to one acre. Especially popular with seniors, these are good for their clear front line of sight, and easier storage. They are smaller mowers with a 30” cut and easy to pass through gates in small yards. * Lawn Tractors—For yards from one to three acres. These have more power and capability. Most lawn tractors also accept attachments such as snow blades and grass catchers. * Garden Tractors—These are the ultimate size and versatility for properties over one acre. They typically have greater power and ability to accept groundengaging attachments, such as tillers and cultivators. Whatare the grass clipping options? A3-N-1 moweroffers three different functions that handle grass clippings. It can discharge the grass out of the opening of the deck or mulch the grass by closing off the discharge openingor it can bag the grass for disposal with proper attachment. What should you look for? A good riding mower is an investment that will last for many mowing seasons. For riding mowers, look for an engine between eight and 18 horsepower. Try out the controls and make sure they are easy to operate. Make sure everyone who will use it can comfortably reach the foot pedals, steering wheel and cutting controls. A high console on tractors can makeit difficult to get on and off. A step-through design offers increased leg room and easy onand-off access. To find a riding mowerthat’s a cut above the rest, the experts at Murray recommend you visit a local retailer that sells quality garden equipment with models fully assembled and that will provide service when you need it. Prices range from $787 to $6,500 for a riding mower, so look carefully before making any decision. For more tips on buying a riding mower, visit www.murray.com. mower. fy — Pha
