Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 12:16:34 PM
Serious answers.
is it overkill? sure. I don't need 17 acres per hour cutting speed, and I'll surely not be able to achieve that anyway with trees and narrow spots.
But - could I get a functional similar hours/quality zero turn for less? I'm not sure. He already said he'd to $2200. I don't know that I can get him better than that.
Hoses are generic, hydro motors are generic.
blades and spindles could be tough
belts are generic
it's a Cummins and a Dana 60.
They sold this as a snowblower too, with hydro drive hubs on the steer axle. Doubt I can find those parts but it would be plenty of snowthrower to do all needs here if I could.
I think the parts issues are probably people who want to go to a dealer and buy a thing without thought.
The issue is the weight on my lawn. I don't know distribution but I'm guessing by tires at 60/40 front biased? engine is pretty far back though. Duals on the front may solve, or the rear steers may be an issue as well.
Would certainly take some time to learn how to drive it.
other down side is that if it doesn't work it'll probably take a good while to sell.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1817172161749876/
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 12:18:53 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 04:48:16 PM
did a little more shopping. cheap $1000 runner zero turn sold in less than a day from craigslist this morning. all other comparables are more expensive than this even at 2200. can put 500 into it and still be cheaper than most zeros - either to have something way cooler or completely useless. that's the debate...
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 04:54:07 PM
not that replacing an engine is cheap.
and 50" is small for my use, I think
https://rochester.craigslist.org/grd/d/rochester-ariens-zoom-2050-turn/7127860289.html
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 05:04:56 PM
Seems underpowered.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2708202726127618/
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 05:19:42 PM
hour south of buffalo though :(
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/567836030812161/
Hey Josh...
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 05:32:44 PM
going to test drive at 10:00 tomorrow
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517627342521538
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 05:33:06 PM
Post by: TrailTamer on May 21, 2020, 05:45:24 PM
Post by: Wingman on May 21, 2020, 06:00:20 PM
I don't know how I missed this one. 72" 22hp diesel Jacobsen with 1900 hours, 4 miles from home, asking 2kThat is a great ad
going to test drive at 10:00 tomorrow
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517627342521538
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2020, 06:09:55 PM
I’ve got a good feeling on this one. Excited. And unlike the batwing, not scared.
Post by: mr.mindless on May 22, 2020, 10:29:36 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on May 22, 2020, 12:03:37 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 22, 2020, 08:31:22 PM
Could use another 10-15hp in tall grass. Could use another 10mph for transit too. Top speed is only 8.
Wonder if I could turbo it?
I don’t know that the ATV tires would clean out. I think at tires are the only way to go if I want to upgrade.
Have to reverse up the big hill at the pond for weight transfer. Works once I figured the technique.
Met another neighbor, he drove the Deere the last time I got the Jacobsen stuck. Doug.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200523/513e789337f1595e7b9db08e57624279.jpg)
Post by: TrailTamer on May 22, 2020, 08:46:15 PM
I wonder does it’s top speed changed when mower is running? If not, might can try find that extra oomph of flow to wheel motors for transit?
Post by: M4wdFab on May 22, 2020, 09:18:20 PM
i would take a look at the blades- a new set of blades or a quick sharpen with a flap wheel will do wonders for the mower.
Post by: M4wdFab on May 22, 2020, 09:20:55 PM
how did it do out front with all the trees behind the pond?
Post by: mr.mindless on May 22, 2020, 10:19:49 PM
That’s like an every third mow thing.
It retards downhill no problem! Not scared of the pond, it slows well.
Came with spare blades, just mowed with whatever is on it.
Highest deck setting diagramed on the deck is 4 or 4.5, i forget. I set it there. I think there are more holes and it may go higher if I read the manual. Far more complex to adjust height than my mid mount or your zero.
Got it for 1800, doesn’t need tires or a seat. Well cared for. Most of a tank of diesel too. I do need to fill that already though. Burned well over 1/2 tank.
Post by: mr.mindless on May 22, 2020, 10:23:07 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 31, 2020, 06:32:45 PM
If I get dissatisfied, I’ll put 2 more turns on it and make sure it’s thick black smoky enough to support more air. Then install a rotary muffler.
Got it stuck testing. Put my spare set of mowzer chains on it and rocked it out. Fun to do that in the mud. Mower a bit with chains on. Not bad. One got crooked so I took them off but they may make future appearances. I’m confident I’d have not gotten stuck in the first place if I were chained up.
Post by: TrailTamer on June 01, 2020, 09:02:06 AM
Put half a turn, then another quarter turn on the “smoke screwâ€. I may not need a turbo. Found another 5hp I bet. Whether that makes it 20 or 25hp now I don’t care. I think it might be enough.Excellent 8)
Got it stuck testing. Put my spare set of mowzer chains on it and rocked it out. Fun to do that in the mud. Mower a bit with chains on. Not bad. One got crooked so I took them off but they may make future appearances. I’m confident I’d have not gotten stuck in the first place if I were chained up.
how exactly the 'traction assist pedal' work? did chains chew up your lawn on turns, though?
Post by: mr.mindless on June 01, 2020, 09:29:40 AM
I'm curious what ag tires would be like. spare wheels would be nice. Shame the bolt patterns between the deere and jacobsen don't match, since drive tire size does match. Steer tire size might even match, didn't check.
traction pedal is a left tire brake, and that's it. It's not a locker engage that I'd hoped for. a right side brake with matching pedal was an option.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 01, 2020, 09:36:42 AM
Post by: etk300ex on June 01, 2020, 09:54:45 AM
Post by: TrailTamer on June 03, 2020, 02:38:05 PM
my big girl is rear. It's not even though and that makes me not like it. It leaves cuttings in 2 stripes, where the three blades overlap. I think it's worse than side discharge for leaving clippings piles, and I think it's a big source of my bogging in tall grass, since it just fills up inside the deck. I do love it for edging though.
what type blades you're running now? and is the deck clean underneath? packed deck (less space for grass to fly around & re-cut and bog down also) and low lift dull blades tend to do that.
I get "Gator" blades whenever I need to buy a blade. worth the money, better mulching and for some reason they're much more resist to bending when hitting foreign objects.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 03, 2020, 04:50:45 PM
I have rubber edging around the deck front and rear, I wonder about adjusting that so it can puke more grass - hopefully without covering the operator or hucking rocks.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 08, 2020, 03:49:54 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on June 08, 2020, 04:51:08 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on June 19, 2020, 09:00:37 AM
Have all new filters, probably flush coolant too. So much maint to do!
Post by: mr.mindless on June 19, 2020, 09:03:35 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2020, 02:15:34 PM
Post by: TrailTamer on August 13, 2020, 10:07:13 PM
would be nice to send the jacobsen and mow with whatever tractor instead of having machinery multiplication, and that's not the right unit for that I don't think. Too big, too weird.
It is nice to be able to hold a cold beverage while mowing. Another vote on belly mounted mower. Although it’s nice to not relying on one equipment to do everything.
You’re welcome to ‘test’ out my 44†hydro walk behind w/ sulky to get a feel on what one can do for you as if in conjunction with a mower tractor. I suppose a WB can temporarily the primary mower during the wet and soggy in spring
Post by: M4wdFab on August 13, 2020, 10:13:49 PM
then sure mow with X
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2020, 11:40:21 PM
that crazy batwing thing that started this thread is more appealing all the time.
Post by: mr.mindless on August 30, 2020, 09:01:49 PM
Has top locks now. No damage done.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200831/de9df9a3f703ee06a4c8f38c4a8c7fc3.jpg)
I would be unhappy if I hadn’t paid under 2 grand for this. But it’s good enough for now. Still clumpy discharge. It’s just not built for how I mow; I cut too much off at once and want too fast of travel speed. Not lacking for power anymore though. Tackled 8†long wet ditch grass and loaded up and rolled coal, but did not bog down.
Post by: mr.mindless on September 25, 2020, 01:51:56 PM
25x10-12 replacing 23x10.5-12. they're really squished width-wise from shipping.
may or may not need to push the deck forward a little, that's an easy adjustment if I do. I think fenders will clear without modification. will need to determine how far to lower the rear of the deck to compensate, expect 1" but will see. If I move the deck forward I think that will complicate that due to how its suspended.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 10, 2020, 07:07:01 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on April 14, 2021, 05:21:35 PM
Now if only I were dragging a heavy assed loan roller and could squish down some of the high spots into the low spots….
Mild rub on one side. Did have to push the deck forward an inch. Drilled one hole a tiny bit too low and annoyed myself. It’s fine.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/02f8d9057f11ac3dec5ed0832dfba493.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/a3e835632c3edea3d2d95273068473e1.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/33f71401aa7ca7d28d80da82ba5d49b1.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on April 14, 2021, 05:42:54 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/c637f4b68dc8e33fff20f57312ae7d72.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/fb3cb1839c179918403cefd2685f7bbd.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210414/c12e298fc8a57f36af02f62485b23bda.jpg)
Post by: M4wdFab on April 14, 2021, 06:33:59 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on April 14, 2021, 07:10:12 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on April 14, 2021, 07:12:24 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 02, 2021, 01:58:57 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 02, 2021, 03:36:53 PM
Post by: TrailTamer on May 02, 2021, 07:54:40 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 23, 2021, 01:35:37 PM
Damn horses and low spots.
I guess I should just re-grade and fix the low spots to delete the mud so it stays flat once it’s smoothed out mechanically. Then I just need to deal with getting something other than weeds to grow in the concrete after re-grading.
So I just need better suspension
Post by: M4wdFab on May 23, 2021, 03:57:37 PM
not sure what the solution is
Post by: TrailTamer on May 23, 2021, 04:01:58 PM
Post by: Wingman on May 23, 2021, 04:12:22 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 23, 2021, 07:21:38 PM
I put a yard or two of topsoil in the holes this spring but the rough parts are still rough. I could lower pressure in the ATV tires and get a good ride but it increases tear out. There’s no suspension on the deck idlers up front so it beats that framework up pretty good if I don’t slow up.
I wonder if I could just tow a roller when I mow now that it’s not soupy and just peck away at at or if the concrete clay won’t move.
Post by: M4wdFab on May 23, 2021, 07:23:21 PM
Post by: etk300ex on May 23, 2021, 08:45:42 PM
Post by: M on May 24, 2021, 12:10:33 AM
Post by: cracker on May 24, 2021, 12:24:40 AM
Post by: Wingman on May 24, 2021, 07:56:38 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 24, 2021, 12:12:44 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on August 21, 2021, 06:27:11 PM
Played with deck angle a bit since clumping was criminal. Higher in front was way better. May go another notch.
Deck has a very slight twist. Had been dead level on one side and front low on the other. I still think my blade speed is too low and bogs. Haven’t looked at plumbing in pressure gauges or trying to measure rpm.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210821/aa38781c913635363ee9329ccd9eb810.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on August 21, 2021, 07:02:31 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210821/37e0088bdd38c6223a7b6142623ad0dc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210821/e15f2158e112e87f45ff7e7a7199ac34.jpg)
Post by: Wingman on August 21, 2021, 08:45:42 PM
Post by: TrailTamer on August 21, 2021, 09:14:07 PM
I reckons the rear discharge don’t help any. It has to do with either deck design or insufficient spindle speed. Id close off the rear discharge to keep grass in the deck and mulch.
Post by: mr.mindless on August 21, 2021, 09:51:39 PM
I'm familiar with that concept mark. but I noticed while avoiding making big ruts today that it cut way cleaner in reverse. so I thought I'd try going against that logic instead of going stronger to front down when one side was already 1/4" lower in front, and it improved significantly. so...
Post by: M4wdFab on August 21, 2021, 10:59:05 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 21, 2021, 11:03:15 PM
Thats an impressive amount of uniform silage for rear discharge! how long was it since last mow? lol
Post by: mr.mindless on August 21, 2021, 11:07:44 PM
had probably been 2 weeks. day job issues.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 22, 2021, 08:24:34 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on September 23, 2021, 07:57:01 AM
(It is tubed)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210923/77ee528a2385b03e505cede05795b6f0.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on October 01, 2021, 10:14:53 PM
Didn’t fix it yet. Did mow until dark and then put a couple lights on it, then fill the tire and mow a bit more.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 01, 2021, 10:19:31 PM
im really tempted to just spend the money on the tweels, but havent yet.
Post by: mr.mindless on October 02, 2021, 01:37:32 PM
Guess I’ll either squirt some Slime in next time i fill it, or just swap the tube. Must be something small enough to only open up at operating pressure but be sealed at naked tube inflated to non sketchy stretch size.
Post by: TrailTamer on October 04, 2021, 09:10:07 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 06, 2021, 07:17:57 PM
Tube at 2x static size exposed a pin hole. Unknown source. Surprised it didn’t leak when soaped at inflation but even at scary balloon size it’s like 4psi, so just a learning experience/ reminder I guess. 95% of my tube knowledge is on bike tires.
I appear to only have radial patches. Will order spare tube and a couple tube patches.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211006/10c3522cd31bd7a0ac2fa3fdc45f0648.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on October 07, 2021, 07:34:27 PM
Patch and spare tubes late next week.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211007/44ee6dbebde0086f6ef7a5662ca65341.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211007/a65752f34a3836e5f8d9fcd94179dcfc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211007/64675aa0cef5408d074203226ff686d1.jpg)
Post by: M on October 08, 2021, 04:46:14 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 08, 2021, 06:28:10 PM
Post by: Wingman on October 08, 2021, 07:27:02 PM
Not flat!
Yea!
Post by: mr.mindless on October 13, 2021, 09:55:39 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 08, 2022, 01:15:39 PM
No funny noises at all, but it will not move.
No funny feelings or noises when it stopped either, and no preceding abuse.
Found a service manual directly from Jacobsen, its diagnostics for "will not move" say only:
a. Differential bevel gears broken.
b. Stripped teeth on gears.
c. Broken input pinion.
there is no PTO cover or other viewing option unfortunately, so this is just about a complete teardown :(
Post by: mr.mindless on May 08, 2022, 01:17:04 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 08, 2022, 03:08:55 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/7e7063b8793e19de6847f6867ecffd15.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/f39b8dc217164ea81847120554c80815.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on May 08, 2022, 03:10:03 PM
Some disassembly required
Post by: mr.mindless on May 08, 2022, 04:40:08 PM
OD is just under 3/4, minor dia of the splines is about .535
Ratings on this Eaton model 11 range to 20hp. I’m supposed to be 22hp and have turned it up a little. That doesn’t seem great, either.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/91decc83a0cca84019db2317ec3c2035.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/c118ae1ccec7146a6339e671a486dc51.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/17894c62788c3ebd424a6b77324a1a3b.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on May 08, 2022, 06:15:05 PM
I bet that part would retail for 100+ anyway as new old stock. Probably unsellable trans without a good output shaft, but I’ll try… definitely feel like I should have a spare output on the shelf right now and plan send the whole unit with stock size tires if it happens again. Will have to keep an eye out for cheap spares I guess.
Post by: mr.mindless on May 15, 2022, 09:50:48 PM
Seemed to take forever to put back together but no issues and it’s operating great.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 05, 2022, 02:32:53 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220605/174ff25aba5574b80a23a6abac7bcdd8.jpg)
I need to make some adjustments and deck repairs. It operates fully on its own, hydrostatic drive. The oil looked like SHIT: very shiny. So maybe the Kohler is on its way out, maybe just neglected. I have changed it twice now. Splash lube/ no filter.
I picked it up CHEAP along with another similar unit (belt drive, not hydrostatic, but deck is perfect). I don’t think I could run with two of these at once without impressive complexity, so I’ll get the other running and probably sell whichever goes first. Turning left moves the towed mower off track quickly and leaves a stripe. If I wanted to run two wings like this I’d need to make a compensator of some sort to adjust track of the rear decks to compensate for the steering.
To run further forward in the middle of the wheelbase where off-tracking wouldn’t be an issue, all 4 wheels must be swivel casters. To do that, I could absolutely use these decks but in that case I’d want to drive them with two more hydraulic motors like the front deck. I don’t think I have the flow to do that and I don’t think I have an easy option to get more hydraulic power. I see very clearly why the machines with wing mowers are twice or more the size of this one.
Post by: KingtheZJ on June 05, 2022, 05:49:11 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on June 05, 2022, 06:29:12 PM
Post by: etk300ex on June 05, 2022, 09:05:14 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2022, 08:12:52 PM
Mowed on Friday and did it all in 2.5hr in low, instead of 2.75-3hr in high without the “wing”.
Not the speed up I was hoping for but I bet it’ll make the Jake transmission not break again.
About 2 gallons of gasoline on top of the Jake’s diesel. It’s probably burning just as much as without towing.
Idk.
Probably test a zero turn sometime and just keep eyes out for a great deal on one.
Post by: mr.mindless on August 28, 2022, 02:01:38 PM
Anyone have hydraulic test stuff, or tees and plugs?
There's a likely good test stand on ebay for relatively reasonable money https://www.ebay.com/itm/265849695469
but I'm still short lines and adaptors to 37? JIC, according to the service manual:
a. #6 9/16 18
b. #8 3/4 16
c. #10 7/8 14
Post by: mr.mindless on August 28, 2022, 05:55:13 PM
Post by: etk300ex on August 29, 2022, 08:43:45 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on September 03, 2022, 07:20:25 PM
hydraulic motor removed.
I have no idea where I'm going to find stuff to plug this with. I guess I need to browse TSC for hydraulic fittings and plugs? I think it's -12 ports? Not sure if I'd rather find out it's the pump or the motor, the motor was easy to pull. pump doesn't look too bad if I have to.
Mowzer on mowing duty sometime this week. Definitely with the gang mower setup.
Post by: M4wdFab on September 03, 2022, 09:29:35 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on September 08, 2022, 02:49:53 PM
Mowzer is working hard to not be pushed around by the gang mower. But absolutely does cut time in half if I have to cut with it, compared to almost no time savings going slower with the Jacobsen.
Got some 37* JIC plugs and caps yesterday and plugged up the motor. I suspect the motor is bad, it’s stiff to turn one way and not too difficult to turn the other way using the 8” pulley. So probably will throw a motor at it, and depending how much that hurt$, maybe still get the hydraulic tester and set the relief valve to spec or a smidge tighter and maybe get it cutting much better. I hope?
Post by: mr.mindless on September 08, 2022, 04:16:31 PM
Definitely only a temporary solution.
Post by: mr.mindless on September 08, 2022, 08:57:03 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220909/b0aae222d56f1c4661e8bf97cdb2fce9.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on September 13, 2022, 12:09:47 PM
I might want to borrow my neighbor's Ferris and see how a ZT does my yard... I think the front deck is awful nice for the pine trees. but meh if it's quicker overall
Post by: M4wdFab on September 13, 2022, 02:32:16 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on September 15, 2022, 02:53:46 PM
I keep forgetting to grab the hydraulic motor to see if cylinder service can match it up.
Dropped this morning.
Post by: mr.mindless on September 16, 2022, 02:34:24 PM
Fuuuuuck.
Post by: etk300ex on September 16, 2022, 04:31:16 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on September 17, 2022, 06:54:08 PM
id still like a bit more HP, but i dont think im at the trade in point for my initial investment of 7800 to upgrade, although its been nice to just mow and no issues for 4 seasons.
Post by: mr.mindless on September 17, 2022, 07:34:46 PM
Length didn’t match published specs I found of either 64 or 106 for primary or secondary. What I took off measured 80 and was under tensioned so I got a 79
Then went back for 80 through 84 and got it running. I think it wants an 85 or maybe 86
Neighbor with the Ferris is away.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220918/0771534170d10f391a7b9c038eb09a90.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on September 18, 2022, 11:51:46 PM
Expect it’s a 4 hour cut without problems. Tolerable for another month I guess. Annoying.
Post by: mr.mindless on September 20, 2022, 10:04:01 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on September 30, 2022, 08:32:20 PM
The motor I got is supposed to be from the same model tractor. Textron dealer I contacted said the motor comes with the tractor, not the deck, so i figured by application should be safe.
This motor had 2 different size ports, and was a shade shorter in height than the motor being replaced. I went up to PowerDrives today and got the needed fittings and got everything put back together. It spins the blades fast as fuck! To the point the mower engine is loaded up a bit and hazing under moderate load as i take a test pass. Blades sound like they’re really flying but cut quality doesn’t look great… could it be backwards?
I had to change fittings after all…
Sure enough, blades are spinning backwards.
Flipped the hoses and it just puked fluid through the seal. Probably blew that seal out in that quick test.
So back to hunting. And hopefully find a seal and a proper application for this motor to sell it.
I wish hydraulic motor part numbers weren’t just made up out of nowhere to intentionally make cross reference difficult. Fuck.
Post by: M4wdFab on October 01, 2022, 09:54:49 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 02, 2022, 10:19:21 AM
That machine isn’t meant for the duty cycle. That’s 2 full tanks of gas and one stiff back!
Post by: mr.mindless on October 30, 2022, 08:11:40 PM
I have a groundskeeper to call tomorrow and may part out everything I have now and buy a ready to run big boy. AWD low ground pressure 50 horse. I need to read up on it. I hope the price I was told today is right…
Post by: mr.mindless on November 04, 2022, 04:15:12 PM
Same blade speed I had before and lots of windrowing still there. Meh!
The spare mower came with a super fancy articulating deck. It's a bit incomplete but I'm going to try and use it. Seems to be in reasonable shape. Should give a much better cut, following terrain which is a bit of an issue with some spots with the 72" deck, and more importantly should bounce a lot less too the way the casters and rollers are set up. Looking forward to that. Bearings all good, needed all rollers and casters and belts. I have new rollers on the way and should be able to move casters and blades to it from other things here. Belts might be OK for a test run, TBD.
Now that grass is mowed, going to swap starter onto the new to me mower and see if it'll start. It cranked once or twice and then wouldn't, but compression got better while cranking... I have my doubts. I should have beat him up a little harder on the price but I think it'll be OK. Need to get the other one I brought home brought in to start parting out too. Greens reel mower that didn't work out for the previous owner, and he harvested the Kubota out of it. Didn't want to part it for some reason and sold the whole machine for the price of the hydraulic pump.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 04, 2022, 04:17:27 PM
found a maybe perfect machine roadside “for sale” on my way to the second machine.
Superintendent got back to me and said "it should be sold"
¯\_(?)_/¯
I'll call again next week and if it's not gone I'd still pick it up.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 04, 2022, 05:30:42 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221104/64d13fdd633dcad5b06ced9f2ad7b9d1.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on November 04, 2022, 08:55:22 PM
engine runs well once I got it fired. air filter housing was FULL of water, mud, rust and maybe seeds and shit? That was probably the firing fail before the started failed: it was choked. no idea how, housing is complete.
hydraulic pump is good, engine bogs with the lines plugged if I tickle the PTO.
Travel is super slow. will check linkage adjustment closer in daylight but it looks OK-ish. goes backwards way better than forwards so maybe it's linkage.
Should be good parts, hoping that transmission is good and not just the transaxle, but so far so good, really.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 04, 2022, 09:10:06 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on November 04, 2022, 09:23:03 PM
you bought another of the same mower semi broken/fixable other than the fancy deck, or is it bigger/more power?
Post by: mr.mindless on November 05, 2022, 10:07:35 AM
I was hoping to get to part both turfcats if I could get the big one but that’s looking not good. I’ll follow up on that next week.
Post by: etk300ex on November 05, 2022, 05:03:34 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 05, 2022, 08:13:16 PM
See the wear in the bottom bracket from the back of the drum too. Someone did a lot of hours in oops mode.
Hub is totally wasted. About 20% of the shaft is broken out.
That and a bad starter is all that’s really WRONG
Time to put it all on the shelf and get it on eBay.
Came with a full tank of diesel too.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 24, 2023, 04:50:56 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230624/ed02bb40695e677064aeb28c45bae6f9.jpg)
Post by: mr.mindless on December 14, 2023, 12:23:42 PM
Figured it must be the starter, then. Pulled it and found the bushing in the snout of the starter is just about gone.
May be able to get away with just replacing that bushing but I'm unsure. Presently intend to check with that alternator/starter place. not sure I'll make it there before closing today.