SECTION III: WRITING (30 MARKS)

Rashdan is planning to buy a lawn mower that he can use for his house and the sports
centre he is working at. Below are two reviews on two lawn mowers. Based on the details
given in the reviews, provide conclusions and give your recommendation based on the
conclusions that you have made.

Please write your answer in the ANSWER BOOKLET.

Lawn Mower 1: Honda HRX217VKA

Honda has a reputation for quality engines, and its

lawn mower line is no exception. The Honda
HRX217VKA is the best self-propelled gas mower
you can use on your lawn. Weighing in at 96
pounds, its 190cc engine provides plenty of power
to efficiently mow and mulch every type of grass.
While it is larger than most mowers, this
comfortable and power-driven mower is perfect for
medium and large yards.

Equipped with nice features such as mulching and bagging, easy start system and cut height
setting, this mower is highly recommended for anyone to get, a homeowner or commercial yard
maintenance.

Honda HRX217VKA is the easiest mower to start. It basically starts on the first or second pull
every time and you can easily control the speed of the mower using the lever positioned at the
handle. It can cut tall grass, wet grass and mulches pretty good when you are mulching. The
Honda HRX performs well, giving your grass a smooth even cut. This is largely thanks to the
special MicroCut blade. This specialty blade has four cutting surfaces, rather than the standard
two, so it cuts your grass clippings into finer pieces.

Having smaller clippings also makes it possible to hold more in the generously sized 2.5 bushel
disharge bag. Most discharge bags have a 2-bushel capacity,but the Honda HRX bag is angled
perfectly, allowing you to fill it up to the brim without choking the blade to a halt.If you choose not
to bag the clippings, the mower will mulch the discharge you mow. You can provide nutrient
value to the lawn as they decay, but if the clippings are left in lump, your lawn is likely to suffer
damage because the light is obscured from the grass and the leaves are unable to
photosynthesize. Therefore, if you do not want to cause damage to your lawn, you need to rake
out the grass clipping.

The handle stands at 41 inches, tall enough for people over 5 - 6 feet tall to grasp it comfortably.
The handle connects and folds down easily, thanks to a quick release connection at the base of
the handle. You can adjust the handle to three different positions, giving you and opportunity to
set at the height you need. The handle is covered with a thin foam that reduces vibrations and
hand fatigue. The mower engine runs smoothly, so vibration is not a huge problem for this gas
mower.

The cutting path of this walk-behind mower is 30 inches,which allows you to mow your lawn
more quickly than a mower with smaller width which cut down on the number of passes needed
to cut your entire lawn. Gas mower engines have a sound rating that falls between 90 and 100
dB, and the Honda HRX217VKA is a bit on the loud side, running at 98 dB during the test. This
is due to its large engine, but with hearing protection like earplug, you should be able to mow for
extended period without any ill effects. The large engine on this Honda mower meets all EPA
and CARB emission standard in all 50 countries, so you do not have to worry about your mower
not being up to regulation.

This mower has seven cutting levels. The lowest cutting height is ¾ of an inch, with a maximum
of 4 inches. These heights are the lowest and highest levels available on any of the mowers in
Honda lineup and allow you to mow any types of grass to the height you want. With a fuel tank
size of 0.24 gallon, the mower is able to mow 3.6 miles per hour.

Another best feature of this Honda lawn mower is its safety designs. It is a mower provided with
handle lever which is designed to be held down in order for the mower to keep mowing. If you
fell while mowing in a hill or had a small child or pet run out in front of you unexpectedly, the
lever can make all differences in preventing a tragedy. Then, when you run over any objects, a
rubber back flap underneath the mower will protect you from objects sent flying by the blades.
Besides, there is a removable throw guard which helps to keep objects from flying out of the
side and damaging property, people or pets.
Honda provides a limited five-year warranty on the HRX for defective workmanship and parts.
This is well above the average of three years that we found with other lawn mower brands. If
you ever have problems with this mower, you can contact Honda by phone or email to get
answers to your questions or order official Honda parts.

Key features:
● Weight: 96 pounds
● Warranty: Limited 5 years warranty.
● Front and rear tire size: 9 inches
● Price: $ 599.00

Lawn Mower 2: EGO LM2102SP Cordless Lawn Mower

How big is your lawn or garden? If you only have a

small lawn that’s easily accessible from your house, you
might prefer an electric lawn mower. The EGO
LM2102SP Cordless Lawn Mower is an excellent
alternative to traditional gas-powered mowers. As an
electric mower, it does not require gas or oil, eliminating
harmful fumes and potential spills. It is one of the best
electric lawn mowers because it offers comparable
power to gas lawn mowers and cuts through grass with
ease and efficiency. The cordless lawn mower comes
equipped with a single 56-volt lithium-ion battery that provides up to 60 minutes of power to the
mower, depending on the high and thickness of your grass. Lithium-ion batteries, on average,
take two hours to recharge. The EGO LM2102SP’s battery, however, has 40-minutes recharge
time, which is the fastest recharge time of all the mowers tested. The battery weight 6 pounds,
which is heavier than other batteries and it is also equipped with an indicator so that as you
mow, you can check the display to see how much power is remaining. This makes it easy to
gauge when you will need to recharge the battery.
With its 60-minute power to mow, it is highly convenient and practical for small and medium
yards. If you have a bigger yard, it does not mean you cannot use this lawn mower, just that
you should plan on some extra time to recharge the battery before you finish. Recharging the
battery can be interrupting your workflow, so suggestion is made to the homeowners to buy
another battery so that one can be charging while the other is powering your device. This of
course, will add the cost.

The great thing about cordless electric mowers is how easy they are to use. There are no
cables to worry about tripping over or even worse, cutting into. The EGO LM2102SP is
equipped with reverse awareness system where it will beep loudly when the mower is put in
reverse so that others are aware that the mower might be mowing near them. Nevertheless,
you should not mow your lawn when the grass is wet as you will be exposed to the risk of
slipping and exposing your body to a rotating mower blade and electric shock if you mow wet
grass with them.

The EGO LM2102SP has 21-inches cutting width, which is on par with other brands of lawn
mowers. Purchasing a mower with smaller cutting width is worth considering small spaces,
tight corners or awkward spots you have in your garden that may be negotiated more easily
with a smaller mower. This electric mower also offers five cutting heights ranging from 1.5
inches to 4 inches. This allows you to get the best cut possible for multiple types of grasses.
However, constant cutting of long grasses might strain the battery.

The mower starts up with the push of a button, a big improvement over exhausting pull cords.
This model is also a self-propelled, which is nice if you have trouble pushing a lawn mower.
The 2.0 bushel clipping bags attaches to the rear of the mower and has a wide mouth, making
it easy to empty. The mower also gives you a side-discharge option that discharge the
clippings immediately after they are cut and drops them back into the lawn. However, leaving
your clippings behind when you are cutting your lawn in the middle of summer would be a bad
idea as it can brown your grass and making your lawn susceptible to fire.

Many gass mowers weigh between 70 and 90 pounds, so EGO is a good choice for anyone
wanting a lightweight mower, since it is only 58-pounds. In addition to its light weight, this
cordless lawn mower comes with large, 9-inch wheels on its base which helps you easily
maneuver over higher cut of grass or tight corners.
EGO offers a five-year warranty for this model, which is one of the longer warranty periods
offered by an electric lawn mower manufacturer. Users can download a user manual or order
parts on the EGO website.
Key features:
● Weight: 58 pounds
● Warranty: 5 years warranty.
● Front and rear tire size: 9 inches
● Price: $ 729.00

1. Comparisons:

Conclusion 1 (Mowing Performance):

[3 marks]

2. Comparisons:

Conclusion 2 (Cutting Width):

[3 marks]

3. Comparisons:

Conclusion 3 (Safety Features):

[3 marks]

4. Comparisons:

Conclusion 4 (Grass Discharge):

[ 3 marks]

5. Recommendation
 [ 3 marks]

Conclusion: /12
Recommendation: /3
Language: /15

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