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And if I'm not strong enough to tip it over?

#1

V

Very Fine Person

Thank you for all the lovely and helpful responses to my question about the friction wheel on my newly-acquired rear-engine Snapper mower.

Now about that wheel. I want to take a look at what I have before hauling off and buying a new wheel. Just pick the machine up and tip it over. Well, the whole reason I bought a rider is that I'm getting too weak to push stuff around let alone lift it up into the air.

Is there a standard method for the physically condemned to get this thing pointing skyward? I'm thinking maybe a long two-by-four grounded near the rear axle? Extra people is not available. I shan't describe the neighborhood except that there ain't nothin' but white hair here.

Thank you kindly.


#2

sgkent

sgkent

I would start looking for a good mobile mechanic. Just got over open heart surgery earlier in July and my weight limit right now is 5 - 8 lbs. Trust me, I know where you are coming from. I use things like an engine picker, or a pair of floor jacks with additional safety jacks to lift heavy things the last few years. Right now I can't even use a floor jack or a torque wrench. Six months to a year before I can. Something like 10 lbs additional every month I can add to what I can lift, when not out of breath.


#3

V

Very Fine Person

Oh, man, please get well.


#4

R

RayMcD

Very Fine Person said:
Thank you for all the lovely and helpful responses to my question about the friction wheel on my newly-acquired rear-engine Snapper mower.

Now about that wheel. I want to take a look at what I have before hauling off and buying a new wheel. Just pick the machine up and tip it over. Well, the whole reason I bought a rider is that I'm getting too weak to push stuff around let alone lift it up into the air.

Is there a standard method for the physically condemned to get this thing pointing skyward? I'm thinking maybe a long two-by-four grounded near the rear axle? Extra people is not available. I shan't describe the neighborhood except that there ain't nothin' but white hair here.

Thank you kindly.
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Sir, tell us where you are and maybe someone will be close enough to come assist..Ray


#5

sgkent

sgkent

Very Fine Person said:
Oh, man, please get well.
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thank you.

Maybe some kind of Harbor Freight lift might be inexpensive and help him raise his mower SAFELY to work on it.


#6

F

Forest#2

I just cannot trust them RER standing up by themselves when I'm working on them.
I remove the battery and gas and lift them with a chain hoist or a cherry picker and leave the hoist connected as a safety.

Stay Safe..


#7

V

Very Fine Person

I feel the same way. I mean, people are way too scairdy these days, but this is a good case for safety.


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