[THEPATRIOT]

I know NOTHING about them!I went to look at a tractor(junk)and the guy had this for sale too.It's in good shape and runs/mows great.The model is 8480 ser.#E092C0467.I paid $40-for it.I figured i could "flip it" if i didn't like it.Are these good,what year would it be?Thanks

 

[es_bob]

The only thing I've heard being an issue with that model is the transmission. Aside from that, it has the reliable f-engine, and the commercial wheels / tank. $40 was an excellent deal... even if it didn't run.

 

[THEPATRIOT]

How do i find out the year?

 

[es_bob]

1986. The serial number corresponds to the year, but when I look up 8480 it says it was only made for one year.

 

[johnsonmk]

How do i find out the year?

Here you go...
https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=LawnBoy

Check out the sticky "useful links" at the top also.

 

[timberwolf1224]

That is a great find! It is a Suburban model. It is like a commercial model Lawn-Boy, but the Suburban doesn't have the guards and the color scheme is different. I have heard that the Suburban models, like yours, were built in the 1980's for families that had large yards that needed alot of gas to mow their grass. I have a push model with the staggered deck. It is a 1986 (the only year it was made) model 6430. It is not in the greatest shape, but I got it for $5 at a junk yard, and that mower is no junk! And, if I were you, I would definately keep that wonderful mowing machine! You do know it's 2-cycle, right? Hope this helps!:fing32:

 

[mhdi22]

:fing32: Good deal.............nice looking mower.

 

[THEPATRIOT]

It says commercial on the engine and it has grease fittings.I was surprised to see that!I'm gonna look for a "bare bones" older model,with no drive/bagger.I may keep this one also???Any idea of the value?(ball park)

 

[Brad]

Nice looking purchase. You'll enjoy being a Lawnboy owner. Fun machines.

 

[Yazooman]

Great score. Well worth what you paid.

 

[petr]

It says commercial on the engine and it has grease fittings.I was surprised to see that!I'm gonna look for a "bare bones" older model,with no drive/bagger.I may keep this one also???Any idea of the value?(ball park)

And so it begins!!!!

Great looking mower for $40.

Pete

 

[THEPATRIOT]

And so it begins!!!!

Great looking mower for $40.

Pete

It all starts with one,then...........I know how it goes all to well.I have all kinds of things that MULTIPLY!!!:fing20:

 

[timberwolf1224]

Just asking, you said you knew nothing about this when you bought it. Just to make sure that fine mower keeps a workin', did you run a 32:1 gas/oil mix in it? Just want to help ya!:fing32:

 

[THEPATRIOT]

Just asking, you said you knew nothing about this when you bought it. Just to make sure that fine mower keeps a workin', did you run a 32:1 gas/oil mix in it? Just want to help ya!:fing32:

I know about 2 strokes,but thanks for the advice!I've seen many a saw/trimmer ran on straight gas.....:00000060:

 

[timberwolf1224]

I know about 2 strokes,but thanks for the advice!I've seen many a saw/trimmer ran on straight gas.....:00000060:

Ok, :fing02: . I would hate to see a machine like that get straight gased!:duh:

 

[THEPATRIOT]

Any suguestions on a simple classic "must have" model???What year did the safety handle's come out?(i'd like one w/out)

 

[imaLawnBoyFreak]

a simple classic could be a 7024. A aluminum deck 21 inch bricktop. mid 80s were when the safety handles came out

 

[THEPATRIOT]

Any pic's of a "bricktop"?

 

[LawnboyTim]

Any pic's of a "bricktop"?

Here is some pics of Imalawnboyfreaks bricktop they are great mowers, I love mine simple and light weight, http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=85145

 

[THEPATRIOT]

Thanks,that's what i'm talking about...:fing32: .