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Husqvarna HU700L

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$360

Summary: This 22-inch gas-powered self-propelled variable-speed Husqvarna mower has a premium engine and can mulch, bag, and side-discharge. This model is backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Type: Gas multiple speeds

About - Husqvarna HU700L
This 22-inch, gas-powered, self-propelled, variable-speed Husqvarna has a premium 161cc Honda engine with overhead cam (OHC). It can re-cut clippings until they're small enough to settle back into the lawn as mulch, bag them into a removable catcher, or discharge them--but the discharge chute is optional. Cutting-height adjustment is at individual wheels, less convenient than other types, and drive wheels are at the rear, which typically provides more traction on hills. It has a washout port that connects to a garden hose for cleaning under the deck. This model is backed by a 2-year warranty.

About - Husqvarna HU700L

This 22-inch, gas-powered, self-propelled, variable-speed Husqvarna has a premium 161cc Honda engine with overhead cam (OHC). It can re-cut clippings until they're small enough to settle back into the lawn as mulch, bag them into a removable catcher, or discharge them--but the discharge chute is optional. Cutting-height adjustment is at individual wheels, less convenient than other types, and drive wheels are at the rear, which typically provides more traction on hills. It has a washout port that connects to a garden hose for cleaning under the deck. This model is backed by a 2-year warranty.

About This Brand
Husqvarna makes mowers, tractors, and zero turn riders for the consumer and the commercial market. Husqvarna has a large dealer base, and Sears and Lowe's carry the brand. Husqvarna lawn tractors are fully featured and have deck widths in the popular 42- to 54-inch range. Most models have hydrostatic-drive systems and Briggs & Stratton engines.
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About This Brand

Husqvarna makes mowers, tractors, and zero turn riders for the consumer and the commercial market. Husqvarna has a large dealer base, and Sears and Lowe's carry the brand. Husqvarna lawn tractors are fully featured and have deck widths in the popular 42- to 54-inch range. Most models have hydrostatic-drive systems and Briggs & Stratton engines.

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Features & Specs - Husqvarna HU700L
Forward speeds Some self-propelled mowers have one speed, usually about 2 1/2 mph; others have several; still others have a continuous range, typically from 1 to 3 mph. Two or more speeds let you adjust to the terrain and grass. Forward speeds	Variable
Drive wheels Front-wheel drive allows you to make U-turns by pushing down on the handlebar and swinging the mower around without disengaging the drive. The penalty is less traction than rear-wheel drive mowers. Drive wheels	Rear
Deck size (in.) Most models have a deck size, or cutting swath, of 20 to 22 inches. There is no significant advantage from one size to another. A larger deck can cut more grass in a single pass, but in this size range the difference is negligible. Deck size (in.)	22
Electric start Starts a gasoline-powered engine with the turn of a key by the operator. An electric start is powered by an on-board battery that requires periodic charging. Electric start	No
Blade brake clutch Allows the gasoline engine to continue to run when the operator leaves the area behind the handlebar to empty the grass-clipping collection bag or to move an object in the path of the mower. It saves wear on the engine by reducing stopping/ restarting cycles. Blade brake clutch	No
Engine size For gas-powered mowers, engine size in cubic centimeters (cc) provides a rough indication of the engine's power; electric models are rated in volts (for cordless) or amperes (corded). A larger number for either a gas or electric model, however, does not necessarily result in better cutting performance. Engine size	161 cc
Engine manufacturer Stated manufacturer of a gasoline engine. For some mowers the engine manufacturer is not documented and is listed as "unknown.". Engine manufacturer	Honda
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