Westwood Ride on Mowers

Telephone Enquiries: 0191 375 6662
or Email: cs@gardening-tools-direct.co.uk

Westwood ride on mowers are have a very good reputation for quality. They are hand built in the UK with a strong focus on engineering standards. Being built in the UK Westwood tractors easily cope with the UK weather conditions, and are produced with this in mind.

 Regardless of wet or dry, a westwood ride on will cut your lawn without fuss. They are available with collecting decks using their powered grass sweepers. Alternatively you can buy a mulching deck which cuts the grass finely depositing back onto the lawn.

If you are interested in Westwood Ride on Mowers, please call us on the number at the top of this page. Gardening Tools Direct supply a wide range of Ride on Mowers and are happy to advice based on your specific requirements.

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Using a ride on mower.

Make sure you select the right ride on mower that will suit your gardening needs. ride on mowers have various attachments that will handle a number of different gardening tasks, but make sure the attachment is designed for the task you are about to put it to.

Ride on mowers will nearly always come with a rotary lawn mower on their underside. They will still take attachments. Depending on the size of your garden you may wish to invest in a separate garden tractor without the underside rotary mower, and a wider range of attachments.

Ride on mowers are designed to be strong enough for use with plows, tillers, snow blowers, etc. If lawn mowing is the only task, then ride on (less powerful than ride on mowers) or smaller, rear-engine riding mowers may be more suitable.

Look for safety features when purchasing new equipment. For example, some ride on mowers cannot be started if the blades are engaged or the mover is in gear. Some machines have weight/pressure sensitive systems that detect when the operator gets off the seat or machine and will shut off the moving blades.

Before using a ride on mower

A/ As with all garden machinery, read the instructions in the manufacturer's operating manual.

B/ Check the oil level and refuel the engine before starting work while the engine is cool. If refuelling is required before the job is completed, wait for the engine to cool if there is a likelihood that fuel can spill on the hot engine.

C/ Make sure that shields, guards, and other safety devices are in place and working properly.

D/ Replace damaged parts or guards. Keep the garden tractor in good working condition.

E/ Wear close-fitting clothing. Head protection if necessary.

Operating a ride on mower

A/ Ensure that the ride on mower is in neutral gear and that any attachment clutches are disengaged before starting the engine or motor.

B/ If the ride on mower is started inside a garage or other enclosure, it should be moved outside to prevent a build up of carbon monoxide. Always think garden safety.

C/ Ensure that the brakes work properly and that the gas throttle is in good working order.

D/ Always check behind you before you put the ride on mower in reverse. This might sound obvious but children and pets will be attracted to your new piece of garden machinery.

E/ Drive the ride on mower up and down slopes rather than sideways for greater stability. Reduce speeds on slopes, sharp curves, and muddy areas.

F/ Before adjusting the ride on mower or attachments, turn off machine, shift to neutral gear, set the brakes or take other precautions to prevent the equipment from moving, wait for all moving or rotating parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire, if accessible.

G/ Turn off the ride on mower and remove the key when the machine is left unattended. If attachments are attached, disengage the power take off and lower attachments.

H/ Let engine idle a few minutes before shutting down. Have a qualified mechanic regularly service the ride on mower. Contact Gardening Tools Direct for further advise.

The 'Don'ts' of ride on mower use

A/ Do not leave a ride on mower unattended unless the power is off and the ignition key is removed.

B/ Do not ride on the ride on mower roof.

C/ Do not allow other people to ride on the ride on mower.

D/ Avoid sharp, fast turns; holes; ditches; embankments; etc. that may cause equipment to overturn.

Safety first with ride on mowers for mowing

A/ Always read instructions in the manufacturer's operating manual.

B/ Before mowing, check the area and remove any debris, trash, fallen branches, etc. that could interfere with the operation of the ride on mower.

C/ Ensure that children do not remain in the area while you are lawn mowing.

D/ Turn off ride on mower, remove the ignition key, shift to neutral gear, set the brakes or take other precautions to prevent the equipment from moving, and wait for all moving or rotating parts to stop before unclogging the equipment, emptying grass-catching attachments, or doing any other work on the machine.

E/ Stop the equipment the ride on mower and inspect for damage if the mower blade or other attachment hits a hard object. If damaged it should be repaired or replaced before starting the equipment again.

 

 

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