Bolens 38" Cutting Deck Riding Lawn Mower by MTD


I have a large but difficult yard due to trees and some hills yet this mower does a fine job. I purchased at Lowes for $899 and added the twin bagger attachment and anti-scalp wheel kit that I ordered online (total investment approx. $1200). The bagger is very easy to attach taking all of 5-8 minutes and best of all, the mounting brackets stay put on the rear out of the way until needed; simply hang the bags.


Engine is 15.5 Briggs single, overhead valve and pulls straight up a steep hill easy. Cutting belt is easy to replace on this one.

I have read some bad reviews on MTD products but have had zero issues with this one, my neighbor has had one for 12 years. If you use it to cut grass and not brush and don't trash it on rough ground it should be a decent, cost effective investment.

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Jul 11, 2017
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Stall problem
by: Matt

My Bolens yard machine stalls when I go to reverse with the blades disengaged. My yard is a bit complexed and reverse is used often. I've checked the safety switch to be sure it's pressed while blades are off. Any other ideas?

Aug 19, 2014
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reverse cutting
by: Anonymous

they do not cut in reverse /safety issue

Jun 24, 2014
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why bolens cuts off when in reverse
by: Anonymous

it was designed to do that. a safety feature put into mowers to prevent going backwards and running over children. That didn't go over too well because you always had to disengage blades to go in reverse then reingage them to go forward. So they installed switches that allowed you to cut in reverse. The kill switch on a bolens can easily be disconnected and that will allow your mower to run and cut in reverse. When you shift it into reverse the shifter contacts a kill switch under the mover. Pull the wire loose from that switch and you are good to go.

Jun 07, 2014
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mower stalls when shifted into reverse
by: Anonymous

I have a Bolens 38in 6 sp and it continually stalls when shifted into reverse. anybody help... getting tired of pushing the riding mower


thanks

R...

Jun 02, 2014
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bolen stops wehn put in reverse
by: Anonymous

I just bought the 38" deck rider bolen every time I put it in reverse with the blades running it stops running should it stop running

Jun 02, 2014
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bolen stops wehn put in reverse
by: Anonymous

I just bought the 38" deck rider bolen every time I put it in reverse with the blades running it stops running should it stop running

May 07, 2014
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Bolens 38" cutting deck riding lawn mower
by: Anonymous

I got my lawnmower in 2006 and eight years later, it STILL performs very well. I'm truly amazed at how well it climbs. It doesn't back down from anything. I am truly pleased with this purchase. I keep it serviced regularly and cleaned and it performs just as well today as when I bought it. In my opinion an exceptionally good purchase.

Feb 20, 2013
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help with twin rear bagger
by: Anonymous

what bagger did you purchase? we bought the mtd twin rear bagger, it kept falling off then after he got it to stay on the darn thing keeps clogging up... , He doesnt want to use it now & I am at retiring age and tired of raking... , thanks, bon.. also I saw something about anti-scalp wheels what do you need those for...? lol

Feb 11, 2012
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ANti-Scalp Deck wheel Kit
by: Anonymous

Anti Scalp wheel kit is available direct from MTD. MTD actually builds these machines. Phone number is 800-269-6215 the cost is $57.88 plus shipping.
Hope this info helps. THis mower gets much better reviews than much more expensive mowers.

Sep 23, 2011
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Anti-scalp wheels
by: Danny Shepherd

I recenntly purchased a Bolens 13.5 hp w/38" deck mower. I would very much like to order the anti-scalp wheels and brackets. Can you please put me in contact with someone that can supply these?

By the way, I like the mower just fine except for the anti-scalp wheels not being on it and the fact that the seat does not move back far enough. The seat could have a taller back but I can live with what I have if I can just move it farther back. It is a little hard to start sometimes.

Jul 26, 2011
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anti-scalp wheel kit
by: Anonymous

can you tell me where you got the anti-scalp wheel kit that you ordered online? would appreicate it.... can email tech@chatcoliseum.com

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