D_Mac 8,603 #1 Posted August 31 So I picked this up Tuesday. My plan was to use it at my mother's house this fall as she has a real problem with leaves. Craftsman tow behind lawn and leaf vacuum. PO said it was his father's, who passed away. Sat in shed unused for a few years. One tire flat, wont start. He has had it for sale for some time at 600. I noticed he had changed the ad to read make him an offer. I texted him and was made an offer I couldn't refuse. 125.00 Picked it up. Clean as can be. No rust, not even a scratch on it. Got it to my mother's and within 15 mins it was purring like a kitten. Problem was that the chute would not mesh with the deck on that FREE craftsman rider I had got for her few months back. My nieces and her husband showed up to my mom's and her husband had interest in the vac. Told me he give me 4 tires for my truck for it. Sooooo, next week I will be getting a set of tires for my truck ! I'm happy, he is happy, my mom not so happy . Can't please everyone! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,165 #2 Posted August 31 7 minutes ago, D_Mac said: My nieces and her husband showed up to my mom's and her husband had interest in the vac. I'm happy, he is happy, my mom not so happy Being a family member you would think he would come back to your Mom's and demonstrate how well it works. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,206 #3 Posted August 31 38 minutes ago, 953 nut said: he would come back to your Mom's and demonstrate how well it works. Revisiting as necessary, of course! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,114 #4 Posted August 31 2 hours ago, D_Mac said: t the chute would not mesh with the deck An easy fix with a couple tin cans, a hand full of pop rivets , and a roll of duck tape. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,603 #5 Posted August 31 My morher has always used the baggers that mount on the back of her Craftsman. They work well for her but fill up quickly. Few years back I got her one of those huge bags that go over where the buckets go but she won't use it. Few months ago I picked up that red Craftsman. Runs and cuts great. Looks horrible and dosnt have a bagger. I will look for a bagger for it. With the two tractors with baggers should make it easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,206 #6 Posted August 31 3 hours ago, D_Mac said: With the two tractors with baggers should make it easier. “Hello, this is your Mom. Can you come over and empty the bags on both tractors, please?” 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,603 #7 Posted September 1 20 hours ago, Handy Don said: “Hello, this is your Mom. Can you come over and empty the bags on both tractors, please?” I will be the one on one of the tractors !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
