How to check Lawnboy reeds?
It's a 1974 model. I want to check if the reeds are good while I have the carb off to clean it. Also, how do I adjust the big green knob on top? Thanks!
View ArticlePush Mower Suggestions
Hello, I will be moving from an apartment into a house this Spring, so I am going to be purchasing a lawn mower in the near future. The yard is not very big, so a basic push mower should do the trick....
View ArticleLawnboy restoration guidance.
Hi, I have a few ?'s. Can someone go into detail on how to remove the oil seals and the plastic caps? Also, any advice on instslling the new ones? Any tricks on how to reinstall the needle bearings and...
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John Deere's Tango Robotic Mower
I was downtown Moline with some free time this morning, so I strolled over to the John Deere Pavilion to have a look at thei Tango mower display they recently set up. The Deere Pavilion is an...
View ArticleExpanding Beyond MTF
I am a small engine repair enthusiast and want to learn more about mowers in general. I volunteer at a local park and and maintain all their outdoor power equipment. Oli
View Articlehi,I'm a new member. I' m a fan of old toro
hi, I enjoy building implements for my 1980 groundsmaster 52 Very happy with the way enclosed cab turned out . quick change gathering box work like a champ. nice to have all plow controls in the heated...
View ArticleSt. Augustine / Self Propelled Recommendation
I have bad knees and need a mower that can propel itself over 3" St Augustine grass. I currently use a Scotts front wheel drive mower, but the wheels do not seem to develop enough traction to propel...
View ArticlePLEASE Welcome tiretrx!
Fellow Members, We have a new Administrator! With Brad stepping down and the rest of us spread it bit too thin we asked Ellis (tiretrx) if he had the time to help us out at MLF. He graciously accepted...
View ArticleToro Personal Pace Transmission Problems
I am working on a Toro Personal Pace (20074). I replaced the "bevel gear" on the output shaft of the transmission because there were a couple teeth broke off. The new gear is in but when I pull the...
View ArticleRestoring Snapper Comet chain case, missing parts?
I'm doing a full breakdown and restore on this old Snapper Comet I've got. I've got everything blasted and painted. Now I'm reassembling using the old diagrams as reference to putting it together....
View ArticleHello from South central Pa.
Hello to all:howdy: Been a member of MTF and SBF for a few years. Both are great forums and this one, I'm sure will be just as good. I probably will recognize and be recognized by some of you. Retired...
View Articlewhich one do I get?
I'm a lazy researcher. There, I said it. Having said it I am asking you guys about either getting a Toro or Honda self propelled mower. I've heard there are good and bad models. Trouble is I am not...
View ArticleW MI wrench monkey
Hello, I found this place while looking for parts. I will post in the wanted section when I can. Currently repairing a Ariens HT16 rider. The steering bevel gear went to the scrap yard in the sky. With...
View ArticleWTB Ariens (gravely) steering bevel gear 02901900
In need of a Ariens steering bevel gear. Part number 02901900. Fits the ariens and gravely lawn tractor mowers. Been searching and not much luck in finding one used or new. Willing to buy whole junked...
View ArticleGT17 Snowblower lift question
I've got a question for anyone that has a GT17 with a front snowblower. I was using the ariens the other day and noticed that the snowblower only lifted about 3 inches off the pavement. i never noticed...
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