The biggest question lawn mower shoppers need to consider is how much they're willing to spend on a used lawn mower. Depending on the size of your lawn, you may want to spend more for a riding mower or save some money with a smaller walk-behind mower.
Walk-behind mowers - as opposed to tractor mowers - are built for lawns that cover a half-acre or less. A large yard with a steep incline may need a self-powered mower to help you get the job done.
Self-propelled mowers with rear-wheel drive are better for steep, sloping lawns because the weight of the machine rests on its rear wheels, according to an article by the Associated Press.
Front-wheel-drive mowers are easier to maneuver by pushing its handle down - lifting the front wheels off the ground - and swiveling the mower around to reverse direction.
Protect your eyes with goggles or glasses while mowing and never remove the guard over the blade while the blade is spinning.
