Recent content by Overcast451

The manual actually lists 27-35 ft lbs. Seems a bit light though, really. I wouldn't use thread locker in most cases, unless it's something I don't plan on removing for a very long time again. I will probably give the bolts a good scrub with a wire brush for good measure either way, if and when...

Well for this one, I removed the deck entirely to give it a good cleaning and all the belts need replaced anyway. Last season they jumped off and I put them back on - was enough to finish up the last cut of the year at least. I bought a new spring for the pulley that keeps tension on the belts...

Awesome, thanks for all the input all! Yeah, they have been soaking in PBlaster for a couple days now. Assuming I can get them to budge at all, I will do that.

I bought a well-used Craftsman Riding Mower last year. It has it's share of problems for sure and no doubt any routine maintenance that ever needed to be done, needs done on this gem! The blades obviously need sharpened, and I tried moving a couple of them with a ratchet + 9/16 socket. Wouldn't...