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The grit of a stone has nothing to do with whether a stone is neglected and abused. https://www.forturetools.com/how-to-read-a-grinding-wheels-specification/

I suspect the number of .22s in the hands of humans verses all other calibers may be significant in the number.

$49.99 at harbor freight. Bench grinder heat. I'll bet 1/2 my SS Check of 100 bench grinders 99 need the stones dressed and cleaned.

12 year old grandsons first hunt. Bags 10 point shortly after sun up opening day using grandpa's Mod. 700 .243. EDIT: then comes the lesson of gutting and skinning for a shoulder mount. Tomorrow it'll be meat cutting.

I read on this forum a 1" belt sander works well to sharpen a mower blade. I've always wanted one so maybe I'll buy myself a belt sander for an early Christmas. I've been sharpening knives of all kinds and shapes for 75 years with this 3rd generation Al oxide stone and surely I deserve a belt...

About a minute or 2 with a Makita angle grinder free hand, equipped with a Makita disc while in a comfortable chair and the blade across my lap.

Delete pops up after 31 minutes. Shrug

Edit finally appeared there after 29 minutes.

Where does a person find EDIT?

Apologies for failing to see this when reading your initial post. In the future and for others, this battery was 5 years old and that should have been my clue. Step 1 would be take the battery to a automotive retailer and have it -- LOAD TESTED -- if you don't have the means to do so. I had...

Interesting belt information.

You certainly know how to challenge yourself. I've no idea why a 2 piece wheel / rim isn't made for a tubed tire but they aren't to my knowledge. That would be too simple I suspect. Through the years I've learned that a floor model drill press works well to hold small wheels. For starters, the...

Access problem solved.

You missed the whole concept.

This is a Murry schematic of approximately that era that may help.

You are mowing in one of the worst conditions possible and when a blade hits a correct object the blade momentarily stops and loosens the cap screw never to be tightened unless you stop and tighten it. If the cap screw looks anything but pristine condition I would replace it.

You're Welcome Just glad i could assist. Been there done that for a neighbor. The center variable sheave was stuck so bad I cut a wooden wedge to drive in to move it but also needed the torch to expand it some. Jack's had all the parts including the needle bearings. You was smart to purchase a...

It's amazing what a farm kid can do with Balen Wire or Copper Wire. Will probably fix / crimp that pizzy thin sleeve.

This variable sheave is notorious for causing problems. As the speed control is moved from lowest to highest speeds ( without touching the clutch ) the center portion of this variable sheave should react by moving up or down to change ratios.

I'm 80 and don't have all that much time remaining so I'm always looking for the fastest and most economical way. Alot to do and a short time to do it.

Due to mowing conditions, I do a lot of reverse travel and the mow in reverse safety becomes a nuisance. When safety is NOT a concern at SandburRanch I've found a simple temporary over ride on the X350 for the mow in reverse button. Not disconnecting any wires it can be accomplished from the...

So go ahead and invest more money into that foreign crap economy rather than making it work as intended. To each his own.

Spray the ignition components that got wet with WD40.

Pull the sheathing out, clean the cable and the interior of the crimp material well, apply JB weld and insert it back in leaving it for 12 hours. Before using spray the cable sheath full length with your favorite lubricant.

Sure you have a spark tester. While it's dark remove the spark plug, ground it on the head and crank it to see if it has spark. You also have a compression tester. Place your thumb or finger firmly on the spark plug hole and have a helper pull the rope. If it has enough compression to start you...

If you can find a Amp meter similar to this almost antique meter and place it on the + starter cable when attempting to crank it will tell you a story. Could be the battery at fault or a rarity for a new engine, valve lash out of specifications, and a few other possibilities.

If the spacer is longer than the bearing outer race seat to seat distance, and every one i've checked is, when both bearings are pressed in until the outer races bottoms, the bearing won't last very long at all. Maybe a season, maybe days or maybe hours but sure failure is just around the corner.

I pushed one just like that in the late 60's mowing my mother-in-laws yard. The only oil that was ever mixed with the gas was non detergent 30 wt.

Bless you and your family and we hope she continues to improve.

Check for water in the gas.

I set in a comfortable chair with the blade extended across my leg and use my angle grinder with a Makita disc.

2 mowers attached is fairly simple and about all you can tolerate for any length of time. Your property layout can become a factor rather quickly.

Try pulling some in those areas with your fingers. If it pulls easily that's an indication Grubs have eaten the roots.

The steering will wear out first because none have a method of lubricating the pinion gear bearing nor the pinion / sector gear teeth.

Remove the filter and put a 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of gas in the carburetor intake. And for gawd sake quit pulling the rope to the end. That's what screwed that up.

You're fortunate. I bought a new honda generator and after about 2 hours of operation I had to spend 200 at a dealer to get the carb cleaned. No warranty. I filter my FRESH gas through a 226 micron filter when filling the tank. The only sure way I've found an engine will start cold on the 1st...

use this chart https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/bolts/US-Recommended-Torque.aspx

With a little practice you can sharpen a blade free hand with a angle grinder equipped with a thin Makita disc while setting in a chair with the blade extended across your leg.

It's probably been run into something and bent a mounting bracket a little. Maybe you could reverse that by backing the left side into a solid object similar to what it was run into going forward.

The only time the clutch should be used is to stop and or stop to shift to reverse. To keep the variable sheave active occasionally shift the lever completely through the speed range 1-7 or whatever is indicated on your selector.

Did you pay any attention to the last sentence in reply #4 ?

did you replace the pinion and sector bearings?

QUOTE:split the hub with a sawsall directly on top of the key

typical foreign trash. locate a different dealer if possible and contact HQ if possible.

How many springs does that mower have that could break?

I drilled a hole and split the hub with a sawsall directly on top of the key and drove a wedge both inboard and outboard to spread the hub. It mows grass just as well like that as it did previous to that surgery procedure.

You were sold a pre- owned wore out mower that was never registered when it was new. I ran into this similar fiasco with a Honda generator.

Temporarily disconnect the mag wire and report what happens.

Not necessarily on a JD but I've seen brake calipers/pads stuck to the rotor.

Just don't look at it for variable speed parts. They were junk when that came from the factory.