*i *~I A.'J~Yr ('~ f <,'yv'j ~'i~'ir;'i î q -141 Aga*~ -Piteh-lIn Participation up Participation in 1989'3 Pîtch-In campaign May 1-7 was up by more than 45 per cent and organizers acknowledge the carnpaign may need to be expanded again in 1990 to keep up with the enthusiasm of Ontario residents wanting- to pitch in to help dlean the environnient. l'Our coordinators wr overwhelmed with the response which they received froni across the province." said Charles Alexanaer, president of~ che Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters. He added that, for the first time, every one of the more than 3,500 groups applying for free garbage bagu for dlean-up projects received a supply courtesy of NOVA and Polysar Ltd., industry sponsors of the campaign in Ontario. Whitby organizations and sehools which received garbage bags from the federation, NO VA and Polysar for Pitch-In were the White Pine district guides, 8th Whitby guides, R.A. Sennett, Bellwood, Col. J.E. Farewell, E.A. Fairman, F.M. 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Toro's Guaranteed-To-Start mowers are guaranteed Io szart on the first or second pull for fi'e years or Toro will fix ii free. More than six million walk behind lawn mowers are sold each year in North America. Below are answers to the most asked questions of lawn mower shoppers according to The Toro Company. What are my choices? You'll find a wide range of lawn mower models. There are self-propelling and walk power mowers; side-dis- charge, rear and side-bagging and mulching models; pull start or key-clectrie start fea- turcs; safety systems and more to consider. How do 1 narrow my clioices? Start with the critical component in the mower. the engine. You'll find three types of lawn mower engines today: standard four-cycle, two- cycle and overhead valve (OHV) four-cycle engines. The standard four-cycle is the highly durable, longtime standard of the industry. In recent years, the two-cycle bas grown in popularity. The two-cycle is smaller and ligh- ter, and has fewer moving parts to wear out or break. The newest engine on the scene is the OHV four-cycle engine. Its technologically superior design provides' extra cutting power, ease of'-starting and long life. Remember these upkeep tips about four- and two-cycles: With separate oit and gas chambers, the four-cycle will require occa- sional oit changes. You needn't change the oit on the two-cycle, but you will have to mix oit with each tank of gasoline. Will my mower start easily?. This is the deepest fear of a lawn mower shopper. You can deal with your concern by asking the dealer to let you test-start a mower. Also, ask if starting is part of the warranty. For instance,.Toro's Guaran- teed-To-Start line of mowers is guaranteed to start on the first- or second pull for five years or Toro fixes it free. Key-electric stant options are available on somne models. Add 15 percent to the cost of the mower ini return for the convenience of automnotive- type startlng. Is a self-propelling model right for me? A self-propel- ling model with wheels that drive the mower while you guide it, is the perfect choice for those who don't want to push their mower' back and forth across the lawn. Somne self-propelled models- have variable speed options. You may want to run your mower at a slower speed when trim- ming in corifined areas. When purchasing a rear-bagger, you may want to inquire about a rear-wheel drive, self-propel- ling ver sion. Why? Because as the bag fuis, the front wheels will lose drive traction. Side- discliarge baggers are typi- cally front-wheel drive and easier to control. The operator must simply tilt the wheels up to stop and turn. Will the mower heautifully groom my yard? What you don't want is a mower that leaves taîl blades of uncut grass called "stragglers" or forms a pattern of lines on your ýyard resulting from. the mowcr cuttinglg ower on o[ne side. A test drive can steer you clear of these rnodcls. If you are able to arrange a test drive, mow a test plot about 2 meters squareand cyeball the grass surface from your hands and keces to determine the quality of eut. If the ability to pick up pine needles, shrcds of paper and sticks is important, select a model with strong vacuumning power. Some models, includ- ing Toro's Vacu-Power mower are designed with un- impeded air flow for superior vacuumirig power. What cutting width do 1 need? Consider firstlhe Iayout and size of your yard. If your backyard is a maze of flower beds and obstacles, you might want a narrow width mower to make maneuvering easier. Mowers generally range in size from 43 cm. to 56 cm. with the 53 cm. model the standard for many homeown- ers. What about my safety? A variety of options is available that will protect the operator while the mower is in opera- tion. Some models have a spe- cial brake designed to quickly stop the blade and the engine each time the handie is re- leased. A "blade brake clutch" is also available. The clutch stops the blade while leaving the engine running. It saves you from having to restart the mower many times during the mowing task, but expect to pay extra for the feature. Your mower should also have a tra iling shield a t the rear of the mower dcck to prevent rocks and other debris from being thrown. Which bagging option should 1 choose? Two types are available, rear-baggers and side-discharge mowers with a bagging attachment. Rear-baggers allow close, easy trimming with either side of the mower. Because the clippings don't need to "turn a corner" from a side chute into the bag as they do on a side- discharge bagger, clogs occur less oflen. 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