Cutting in reverse

My Sears has a switch position that enables mowing in reverse. The theory is that one uses it when one has to go in reverse. I use it all the time. If there weren't such a position, it would be quickly installed.

If the ignition key has three positions the one in the middle allows cutting in both directions. Sears brand made by Husqvarna is the one what I have.

John

According to MTD/Bolens web site re Troubleshooting:

"Mower will not cut in reverse" Possible Causes Corrective Actions Safety switch It is a safety feature. You must disengage cutting deck before putting mower in reverse.

Our John Deere has a push button to allow cutting in reverse as needed.

If so I would rule out that brand.

Too bad, I have a Bolens weed eater that I have been trying to kill for years by using way over sized line but it refuses to die once started.

Starting the 2 stroke sucker is the issue and the reason I am trying to find an excuse to replace it. The instructions say prime it with 10 shots which just floods it. Sometimes 3, sometimes 5, sometimes uncountable primes & pulls needed.

But no matter how far I fling the leaky little sucker cause it wont start, it just keeps wackin' those weeds w/ double .095 line.

Sigh, John