Advice on buying: Ariens or Husqvarna ?
I am currently using an old craftsman that is close to dead. It's a hydrostatic gear driven tight turn that was given to me. I am looking at an ariens 46 inch automatic ( 2 valve 20 hp ) at 1400...
View ArticleJohn Deere LA130
My JD started losing forward speed, many people said the transaxle was the issue. AS I was removing the transaxle I noticed that that mounts were broken off on on side along with a strap (right side),...
View ArticleLB's from school!
Sitting in a study hall not twenty minutes ago, I was working on some History class finals. Another kid walks up and asks if I'm interested in two LB's. Of course I am! Where are they? In the junk pile...
View Articleclicking sound on starting?
I have a John Deere L111 riding mower. It seems to click on starting. I have to play with the key on getting it just right.( in the turning motion) Could it be an electrical issue? Battery is good,...
View ArticleNew Member
Hello, I'm a retired network manager and DIYer. I'm in the market for a lawn mower/tractor that's capable of pulling a 6' x 10' heavy duty trailer up a small incline to hook up to a truck. I hope to...
View ArticleCub Cadet
In addition to mowing, I'm thinking of buying a 2012 Cub Cadet LTX1046M with 64 hours, a 2006 SLT1554 with 163 hours, or a GT1554 to frequently pull a 6' x 10' heavy duty trailer up a small incline to...
View Articlehyro transmission fluid
I have a 1972 bolens large frame model 1886 ,,,my question is I want to change the fluid in the hyro , the fellow I bought this bolens from said to use type f tranny fluid...I have a lot of...
View ArticleFire out da exhaust!
I shut down my mower by first turning the fuel supply off, then turn the key. The very last engine "puff" shoots some fire. Is that a problem that needs attention???? thanks
View ArticleHonda honda
Hello, my first Honda was a HM215PXA push mulcher with a xenoy deck and blade brake. I got it in 95. It still runs but because of my abuse, there are cracks around the front wheels. A new deck is cost...
View ArticleWhat would you do?
While I have yet to even try and start my new Lawn Boy M series, I can't help but fuss over the thought of the oil injection. It's a nice feature to have, and it seems nobody has ever had a problem...
View ArticleProfile Picture size?
Hi all, Quick question. Despite uploading various sizes of Profile picture.. The profile pictures are always reduced to 800x600, I see that other peoples profile pictures are larger than 800x600. Is...
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Purple power and sun don't mix on my Yard-King(Murray) :(
I been using the Yard-King to mow front of yard for last three weeks. Works good and replace battery last week. It got real dirty due to dry yard. Decided to hose her off and used my usual cleaner. It...
View ArticleTroy bilt horse xp 20hp, should i buy ?
Hello all, Still shopping for a riding mower. Saw a TB at Lowes. A 46 inch gear drive hydrostatic. A kohler 1 valve 20 hp engine. They want 1400. Lowes reviews are not so great. But... TB website is 88...
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This Murray wasn't looking like a winner until....
We bought this as a package deal a few months ago. Only tried to get it running and it wouldn't run unless you worked governor manually. So we set it aside and used hood for another one we sold....
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Used my Toro after the primer swap....
I highly recommend this upgrade if you have a newer Briggs without the primer! It fired on third pull instead of the 13! Man it made me mad and sore before! I washed it off yesterday after use, dust...
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Mutant Eddleman
What do you get when you cross a 20"frame with a 22"drive unit? This nicely engineered result. This was not a factory Eddleman job, whoever did it had access to machining tools. Works very well, pulls...
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PTO Driven Eddleman
I was all over this one before it was off the truck.:eek: First of these I have seen. Think that engine is a Clinton VS 900 with optional PTO that drives off the cam shaft. Found the parts in my...
View ArticleMy Possessed Wheel-Horse
A quick clip after a 4 hour fight with numerous problems that popped up one after the other.. first bad gas, then no spark, then a broken fuel line, then a screw literally MELTED off the starter...
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