I just finished a XFG2700 Dixie Chopper 2003-year model that had the original idlers on it. They were just starting to make a noise. I know I know how do you know they were original idlers. Original idlers back them were black. These were black. Replacements are not painted. Just can't beat those old beasts. Have people put barn new engines on them that cost $4.5 k on them. They love these old machines and won't give them up. I have two of them XXW2500 that has been updated to a XXW3300. 33 HP Generac engine on it. X1901 that had a 19 hp Kawasaki on it. Now has a 20 Hp Kohler on it. You can't buy either one of them.
Skippydiesel
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I grease my idler bearing periodically, with high molybdenum concentration grease.
I use a hypodermic needle, modified with a grease nipple, to get past the seals - you can purchase the same idea on line.
I use a hypodermic needle, modified with a grease nipple, to get past the seals - you can purchase the same idea on line.