MTD Platinum Series™ (21") 160cc Self-Propelled Lawn Mower w/ Honda Engine

Grade	Style	Width	Engine
		21 Cutting Inches

Turning	Terrain	Surface Area
Gradual	Hilly	Small	Medium	Large

Model Model Number: 12AI832Q724 Manufacturer: MTD Yard Machines Engine Engine Brand: Honda GCV Starting System: Recoil Start HP/CC: 160 cc Torque: 7.6 ft-lbs Net Torque Fuel Tank Size: .25 Gallon Cycles: 4-Cycle Cylinders: 1 Cylinder Oil Filter: No Consumer Warranty: 2 Years Drive System: Belt-Drive Speeds: 4 Speeds Drive Wheels: Rear Wheels Wheels Front Tire Size: 8 Inch Rear Tire Size: 8 Inch Tire Type: Plastic Wheels Deck Cutting Options: 3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch) Blades: 1 Blade Positions: 9 Positions Accessories Rear Bagger: Included Mulcher Kit: Included Headlights: No Hour Meter: No Overview Weight: 96 Lbs. (43.55 kilograms) Dimensions: 60L x 24W x 36H (152.40 x 60.96 x 91.44 cm) Consumer Warranty: 2 Years

Average Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Written May 11, 2009 Good Mower, Quirky start in cold weather By Phlypp Parks from (Falls Church, VA) I've had this about a year now. This unit has a choke which releases when you pull the start bar. In some cases, particularly when brand new or in cooler weather, the engine will start on the first pull but because the choke has released, it will sputter to a stop. You either have to start it several times to warm it up or rush to the front after starting it and reset the choke until it stabilizes, while holding on the the start bar. I would rather have a choke lever on the handle or even a rubber bulb starter. This isn't a problem in warmer temperatures, it starts and catches easily. Other than that, this mower works very well. I adjust height frequently so I would prefer a single height lever. Those are hard to find, so the four independent wheel levels on this work well. Written April 17, 2009 Honda Engine By Jon Hoch, Founder from (Bolingbrook, IL) You might have seen a similar lawn mower in the big box stores made by Honda. This MTD Platinum series features the same high-quality Honda engine, but at a fraction of the cost. Honda lawn mowers are nice, but not necessary worth the extra money. After all, a bag is a bag. A blade is a blade. This MTD Platinum Series is a great entry-level lawn mower with a very reliable Honda engine.