Recent content by Catenary Kid

So I'm going to conclude that you are telling me I need to detach the whole hydraulic hose from the steering box so that it will turn to get it back on the cylinder, correct? I had not traced the lines back to that point, hoping I wouldn't have to do a full rebuild on the tractor just to change...

Autodoc, many thanks for taking the time to respond and for the advice. I can abaolutely guarantee you there is not one speck of rust on any of those fittings. I was amazed at how easily the cracked when I put the wrences on them. No hammering necessary! The problem lay in the fact that the...

Some time ago I discovered my 2013 Prestige steering cylinder was leaking. I purchase a replacement (Simplicity Snapper Cylinder - Hydr Steer 1737057YP) and am now trying to do the change. Getting the cylinder off the frame was easy, but I was astounded at how difficult it was to get the...

Resolution?! Went out to the barn intending to do whatever was needed to get the mower started, sat down, grabbed the key, gave it a twist and away she went! Used it all day without a hitch. Problem is: I have no idea why it wouldn't start in the first place and I'm sure - with my luck - it...

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I have a brand new, old stock Simplicity Courier Zero Turn that won't start. Mowed yesterday for about 4 hours, refilled the tank and parked it last night. Went to start it today and it will not. It cranks and spits and pops but will not run. The safety interlock on the seat, steering...