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...

Thanks.

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...

Y'know, Ilengine, that's a damn good point! I hadn't thought to check that out - no wonder that crap is so expensive! I think though, that going through the lathe - cut - repair - weld thing would quickly eat up enough cash to make a new purchase the better option. Thanks!

Troops, I have a 2013 Simplicity Prestige (27 hp Kohler) which I am going to sell because I bought a new mower. When I moved it in the garage, I found a small oil spot that turned out to be from the hydraulic cylinder. So I got online and looked the part up and had to be defibrillated when I...

Hopefully this is the stupid questions department.... What do you folks use to pick up massive quantities of small (1 1/2" + <) sticks, twigs and branches off your lawn? I have a very large dead hickory (actually it's my neighbor's) that has dropped an unfathomable amount of twigs and branches...

Grazzi!

Just purchased a brand new (old stock) Simplicity Courrier ZTR (2691661) and am in the process of adding it to my small engine specs spreadsheet. I've culled through all the books the dealer gave me with it but have no idea what type of oil to use in the drive units. I'm assuming it's a...

Thanks, I'll keep you posted...

About two years ago, my Simplicity mower blades started noticeably slowing down when I reverse it, which I do frequently. It works fine when going forward, but when I step on the reverse pedal, I can hear the blades slowing down considerably. It still mows, but not as well. I changed the...

Many years ago I had a Simplicity mower with the same problem. For years it would run great until it got good and hot (usually about 2 hours, depending on ambient temps) then just quit. Nothing I did would make it run until it cooled down, when it would start and run just fine for...

WoW! It's amazing there are no replies! Well, to answer you question a year late (almost) Those chains are the suspension chains for the mower deck. Weh it is either lifting or in the full up position, they will be tight as they are suspending the weight of the deck. When in the full down...