Comments on: Got Reel Mower Questions?

By: steve

steve — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:39:41 +0000

@Irene, Yes, the Razorcut 38 grass catcher will fit the Luxus 38. Just don’t get the Razor 33 grass catcher, it will not fit.

By: Irene

Irene — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:30:10 +0000

I have a Brill Luxus 38 reel mower without a bag attachment. Will the grass catchers that are currently being sold as “fits all Brill mowers” fit my older model? I would like to use the mower with the grass catcher.
Thanks.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:45:06 +0000

@Louise Jenkins, Is the handle on correct? Maybe forward is backwards and backwards is forward!

By: steve

steve — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:43:50 +0000

@Peggy, Buy a sharpening kit that does not require you to take off the wheels and rub stuff on the reel, this one should do.
You can cut it down to fit just about any size. http://www.cleanairgardening.com/prison-reel-sharpener.html
If your mower is 18 inches, get the version for the Scotts and cut it down to 18 inches. A hack saw will cut this down in seconds.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:58:44 +0000

I inherited a Great States Feather mower that needs sharpening. While I can pop the hubcap off as the first step, I can’t figure out how to remove the wheel. Any thoughts? There doesn’t seem to be the same kind of E or C ring holding the wheel to the axle as described in the sharpening kit that I have.

By: Louise Jenkins

Louise Jenkins — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:11:28 +0000

I purchased an used, older model of Great States reel mower for my grandson to use on his small yard and he is telling me he can only get it to cut when taking it backwards. What is he doing wrong?

Thanks.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:35:19 +0000

@Zane Anderson, Try http://www.reelin.com they’re the manufactures and your best bet for parts.

By: Zane Anderson

Zane Anderson — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:27:54 +0000

Where can I buy replacement parts for a Silent Scotts Mower, 20″ wide Model 5M9. I particularly need a new roller. I live in RI.

By: steve

steve — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:21:19 +0000

@Phil. S,

I’m not an expert on antique reel mowers, but this gentleman is. http://users.crocker.com/~jricci/
I recommend contacting this site. He should know about your mower.

By: Phil. S

Phil. S — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:31:06 +0000

I have an old Great state model 400 push reel mower with a self adjusting ball bearing, it has a good amount of rust on it and I plan to clean it and paint it its original colors. anyway I was wondering about how old it is and if it is worth anything how much. Thanks,

-Phil