Recent content by Gord Baker

The Shoulder Bolt that helps secure the Rack is on JD models.

I believe that Bolt should have always been there. A Shoulder type bolt on the ones I repaired. Good photos. I believe those Torrington bearings would last a long time and even if dirty would assist steering.

I believe that Bolt should have always been there. A Shoulder type bolt on the ones I repaired. Good photos. I believe those Torrington bearings for king pins would last a long time and even if dirty would assist steering.

Your Rack is badly worn (sharp teeth) and you likely also need a new Sector Gear and Bushing.

Very puzzling. Is your Engine solidly mounted? Spin each Blade Spindle to be sure the bearings are not locking up. Lay a straight edge across the 4 Pulleys and be sure they are at the same height. Be sure that the springloaded arms on Idler pulleys move freely. Oil them if necessary. Be...

Well done Sir. A few photos would be nice.... Asking for a friend.

I recently helped a neighbour with this problem. He had the blades on upside down and the tips hit. I didn't check but the Ends may not be 90°. Don't grind off the cutting tips, grind off the back side end if you decide to go that route. I suspect you have a loose spindle or Blades are not...

It is worth taking apart and carefully see if one brush is stuck in its' holder and not contacting armature. Have a firm grip on the starter when you are testing it!

There is often a Shoulder Bolt there that supports the rack and slides in that slot.

You are on the right track. No need to file and hone blades nor sharpen until every last nick is removed. Check rack and sector of Steering assy.

Blade if Straight can be sharpened. Be sure that is all that is wrong. Check Steering Rack and Sector.

It appears it is coming off the Front (Engine) Pully. Put 'keepers' beside that pulley/clutch.

Align Pulleys, M'f'g'rs Belt. Check all mounting brackets for Trans. Be sure you are going around the Idlers correctly.

You likely have other issues if Ethanol is a problem in 5-7 days. Clean out the entire fuel system including the tank.

Start with the easy stuff. If all the belts appear tight with PTO ON Engine off, then try each spindle by hand to see if it turns easily with PTO OFF, Belt tensioner off. There is a fuse near the soleniod, be sure it is not blown and tabs are clean. Belt tensioner must move easily. Check Belt...

Certain belt sanders have wide adhesive backed grit. Attach a long length to a FLAT piece of Steel and sand ead, rotating it often. Check with light and straight edge. Ditto with flat piece of steel to Block. Are you using OEM gaskets. Torque and sequence are very important. Perhaps try with...

Good eye! Yes the belt is running much lower on the pulley in foreground. Left? Sometimes the shaft that holds the Idler wears and you have to give the strap a bend to align the belt.

Blowing out the Fuel line is also one less thing to suspect. You may have to drill out the jet. Check Governor spring if there is/was one.

I don't know who made Lawn Chief but sounds like it is 50+ years old! You can't even say Chief anymore! Photos of course are required here. With my Solidly mounted 5" Vise, a 24" PIpe wrench and 2' Cheater pipe I was able to bend one close enough to work. Within 1/8". Be aware that the blade...