Recent content by hlw49

Check the PTO fuse.

We never bought the original clutches from DC bought the Xtreme Clutches never had to replace one of them yet been using them for years. Much cheaper than the original. https://xtremeope.com/p/xtreme

Ok Don't blame you for that.

Hate to see them go I own 3 Running 2 not running and two junkers. 3 of the running ones are 1997 1999 and 2000. Year models they just don't die. The other two fixer uppers are 2010- and 1999-year models.

We all have days like that no problem

Good to know thanks

Why are you replacing the heads?

Post model and spec no of the engine.

Have to put the mower on jack stands and release the hydros. To release the hydros, find the 5/8 headed bolt heads with holes through them and open about two or so turns. Start the engine Move the controls back and forth 8 to 10 times. Close the release valves lower the mower to the ground and...

At an auction you are buying a pig in a poke.

Was at where I use to work and they are telling me the parts will still be available through Rino Ag. a Division of Alamo Group, Was told you can potentially buy a new mower for 50% off.

The new style ones are not rebuildable or greaseable. I usually replace the bearings in the old-style spindles. Looks like some of the ones listed are rebuildable and greaseable. Be sure and get the long shaft one for the center spindle.

Let's see a new mower 19 20 HP 42 inch deck gear drive retails for $2200. How long will it last. 10 years? $2200 divided By10 = $220 depreciation per year. So, if you get it when it is 5 years old is it worth $1100 resale value?

That is where you have show them what you have done to it to show it is worth the $600 plus the $150 you paid for it. I would not put that much money in a low end MTD CC Husqvarna or Craftsman mower.

What I have started doing. I make a work order showing what I have done to it and what it would cost to fix it. Let them see what it would cost to fix it as compared to one they would buy that needed that work done to it.