I was 8 and had to empty the Lawn Boy grass catcher bag into a plastic garbage bag, god that sucked on a 90 plus degree day.
My grandmother bought me a brand new Sears Eager 1 lawnmower when I was 10 years old.
I should’ve known something was up with that one...
I was 8 back in the 50’s. Dad’s mower had to be grounded out to stop. Any stick would do. Well, not one that was damp. Yeow. And no baffle for the sound. It was terrifying, but I went out and made some money from my uncle. I think a quarter for the huge yard. Nothing for dad’s yard. LOL