dixon 429 cone drive adjustment

[lawnmower bill]

i have model 429 that is giving me fits.i have replaced the cones,springs,the tie rod looking ends on the linkage and i cant get it to drive .i get away from the garage and cant hardley get back.ive had it apart about 10 times.ive read the instructions found online but it didnt help.i cant find any play in anything.when i push the handles foward it doesnt want to pull.ive got 20,000 clearance between the cones and disc cups.could the disc cups be bad?its got to be a trick to adjusting it,just havent figured it out.all help would be greatly appreciated.please help thanks so much. lawnmower bill

 

[brodave]

If you will call me at 409 382 9309 I think I can help you-brodave

 

[lawnmower bill]

when would be a good time to call? thanks so much

 

[brodave]

Bill, anytime is fine. Up and about by 8am. If you get this right now, I'll be availabe til about 6pmm then going to bible study. you can call anytime and I'll have your number on my cell 409 382 9309. Looking forward to hearing from you=brodave

 

[whataguy]

Hi - My name is Don from MI and my prayers have been answered in that I have the same problem. I have been trying to get help on how to adjust the transaxle on my 429. May I jump in too, please? Don

 

[brodave]

whataguy, I posted ma message but don't know if it went thru. call me at 409 382 9309 or i'll call you if you send number. i have a manual that will tell all you need to know-brodave

 

[lawnmower bill]

sorry brodave,ive had so much going on .i will call you on monday morning if thats ok.or you can call me 859-583-1268.i work third shift and i will be home about 8;30 monday.again thanks so much your friend.bill ps im on eastern standard time

 

[brodave]

Thanks for the note. Anytime from now is fine,we'll meet up soon, may try Sun AM, since I'm an hour earlier than you--brodave

 

[lawnmower bill]

bro dave,just wanted to tell you i recieved that manual today that you mailed me.its got a lot of good info in it that i didnt know.im gonna try it soon as i get my tiller back together.thanks ill keep you updated.how did your ztr do when you took it off the stands? your friend bill

 

[brodave]

bro dave,just wanted to tell you i recieved that manual today that you mailed me.its got a lot of good info in it that i didnt know.im gonna try it soon as i get my tiller back together.thanks ill keep you updated.how did your ztr do when you took it off the stands? your friend bill

Bill, glad you got the stuff, know it'll help. Got mine going real good, in fact better than I thought .
Hope and know yours will too. keep me up to date--LORD bless brodave