2007-09-11 07:10:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
So that you can see both where you are going and what you are mowing over at the same time.
2007-09-11 07:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by john the engineer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are times when you certainly could pull a lawn mower, and I have seen people do it. However, grass often abuts walls and buildings, making it impossible to get on the other side and pull the mower. In addition, pushing gives you greater control.
2007-09-11 14:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by Terri J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about a " hand Push mower", you have to push it to exert a downward force to cause the mower to rotate and keep the blades on the ground. If you were to pull this type of mower it would tend to skid and lift up off the grass.
2007-09-11 14:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by Steiner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's easier to walk with your hands in front of you pushing than to pull something behind you, plus, you can see where you are mowing. In order to pull a mower, there would have to be some type of harness, and I think that would make people feel like a horse.
2007-09-11 14:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by Peter V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you pull a regular lawn mower, it is easy to accidentally lift the front of the mower, causing an uneven cut.
If you are asking why they aren't designed to pull, I think the answers are that you want dangerous machinery in front of you where you have an eye on it, and that pulling it would probably be easiest using a harness that would look silly to wear.
2007-09-11 14:17:18 · answer #5 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I mow my lawn, I usually mow in straight lines, first pushing up and then pulling back, this takes the turning out of the equation. I was always taught that the fastest way from here to there was a straight line and this is the theory I hold when I mow. I think it does actually cut down on some of the time it takes.
BTW, skippy that is some funny stuff indeed.
2007-09-11 14:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by tscgmc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately I don't have to push. My lawn mower is self propelled, all I have ot do is steer. Seriously, pushing takes advantage of your mass to move the entire load. Look at a horse harness for a wagon. You'll notice the horse is pushing the wagon from the front.
2007-09-11 14:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by nathan f 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father was pulling a mower once to back up. He tripped over a board and chopped of the better part of his big toe. That is why.
2007-09-11 14:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by justin ohio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few reasons..
1) you want to be able to see where your mowing + going rather than having to turn your head back the whole time (awfully painful on the neck)
2) You do not want to pull something that slices and dices in your direction. Even if its completely safe, its still annoying to have it constantly bump your toes.
3) Its generally easier to push rather than pull
2007-09-11 14:15:21 · answer #9 · answered by Charliemoo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha I had to read this one. Hubby got sooo mad at me the first time I mowed the lawn cause I pulled the mower the whole time. He said it ruined the look of the yard? Ok so I no longer do yardwork. That'll show em!
2007-09-11 14:14:07 · answer #10 · answered by TxsWitchWAB 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A reason for me is that I can't see where I am going as well or what I am doing as well when I pull it instead of pushing it.
2007-09-11 14:14:55 · answer #11 · answered by Crunchy Sweet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋