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mr.mindless

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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #30 on: August 13, 2020, 02:15:34 PM »
Found an okay cross reference for Gator blades. 1/16” longer. One center hole, not three. Way cheaper than my discontinued NLA blades. Order actually went through so we’ll see if better.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #31 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

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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #32 on: August 13, 2020, 10:13:49 PM »
are you down to mowing a 1/2 acer yet instead of 5? 

then sure mow with X

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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #33 on: August 13, 2020, 11:40:21 PM »
zero interest in a walkbehind, that's silliness for a property this size that's mostly clear, not darting through trees.

that crazy batwing thing that started this thread is more appealing all the time.
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Dumb mower
« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2020, 09:01:49 PM »
Couple bolts rattled loose. Minor issue resulted. Lots of things attach to the front axle so when it moved 1.5” relative to the chassis i could no longer disengage pto, lift the deck, or move backwards.

Has top locks now. No damage done.




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.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #35 on: September 25, 2020, 01:51:56 PM »
ready to hawg come springtime. or a wet fall.

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.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #36 on: November 10, 2020, 07:07:01 PM »
Had to swap fuel filter today. Didn’t pick up a bunch of power from before. Hopefully not a problem going forward with my fueling station! Not sure how it could be with the 10 micron between pump and nozzle?
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #37 on: April 14, 2021, 05:21:35 PM »
Zero stucks. Smoother ride. Had to air up a bit over spec (7psi) to not tear up on every turn. Do have to be careful with acceleration when cornering to not tear things out but overall a springtime success. Mowed straight through the big center backyard puddle without hesitation. 3-4” deep. I was aiming to skirt that one but saw it through the grass a bit late and committed. Probably could do a few other places I avoided.

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.



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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #38 on: April 14, 2021, 05:42:54 PM »



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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #39 on: April 14, 2021, 06:33:59 PM »
nice.  did the fence holes fill them selves in yet?

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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #40 on: April 14, 2021, 07:10:12 PM »
I filled those with the backfill I pulled away from the foundation last year. Can’t see them at all anymore.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #41 on: April 14, 2021, 07:12:24 PM »
No way I could have mounted these without tubes. I gave a valiant effort.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #42 on: May 02, 2021, 01:58:57 PM »
Another plugged fuel filter? Sure running like it. Fuel in the bowl looked fine. Guess I need to keep a filter on the shelf if that is the issue. Hmm.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #43 on: May 02, 2021, 03:36:53 PM »
Was drawing down fuel level in the bowl. Got that bled and now fine. Cause unknown. Bad tank to filter line? There is a post filter lift pump so air leaks could be a thing.
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Re: Dumb mower
« Reply #44 on: May 02, 2021, 07:54:40 PM »
I just noticed US General tool chest oh-shit handles. Nice touch 😎