Mower Restoration

[primerbulb120]

This has been my project for the past few days:

























The engine, handle and wheels came from a rusted out Troy-Bilt deck. The frame is a Craftsman, which was formerly gray. This mower is for a rental property, so I'm not going to sell it.

 

[Lawnranger]

Your project has been pressure washing the concrete????? Just pickin'. The mower looks like it turned out really nice. I like the incognito look. How well does the engine run?

 

[logan01]

Sweet. Very cool mower. Congrats.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Nice picks but again it makes me wonder why USA mowers seem to favour individual wheel height adjustments ?
I can not see the logic behind it other to compensate for a warped deck.
Most mowers down here have had single adjustment for all 4 wheels since the 60's

 

[Lawnranger]

Nice picks but again it makes me wonder why USA mowers seem to favour individual wheel height adjustments ?
I can not see the logic behind it other to compensate for a warped deck.
Most mowers down here have had single adjustment for all 4 wheels since the 60's

The bean counter is what dictates the accessories and how many.

 

[Micah Haarhoff]

Nice!!

 

[Micah Haarhoff]

What have you done do it?

 

[primerbulb120]

Your project has been pressure washing the concrete????? Just pickin'. The mower looks like it turned out really nice. I like the incognito look. How well does the engine run?

The engine runs very well. It smokes a little on startup but not while running. I think it might be overfilled with oil.

I could make "Craftsman" labels to put on it, but since it's also part Troy-Bilt the labels would have to say "Crafts-Bilt" instead.

 

[primerbulb120]

Nice picks but again it makes me wonder why USA mowers seem to favour individual wheel height adjustments ?
I can not see the logic behind it other to compensate for a warped deck.
Most mowers down here have had single adjustment for all 4 wheels since the 60's

I currently have 2 mowers with one-lever height adjustment. One is a Husqvarna, and the other is a newer Craftsman. The Craftsman even has a big spring to help lift the weight of the mower when you're adjusting the wheels.

 

[primerbulb120]

What have you done do it?

I replaced the air filter, starter rope and blade. I also greased the transmission and repainted the whole mower.