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[lawn mower fanatic]

Hello,I'm new to this sight.I have a question abought my Dynamark.model number 5180-0000,serial number 095380,code 9038.Do you know what year this is?Also I'm having trouble with the brakes it will not stop.Is there anway to ajust them?Thankyou for your time.

WELCOME TO LMF!
We need model numbers and maybe engine numbers to determine the age.
Thanks! :smile:

 

[Kbruce365]

I have a Scotts S2046 Law Tractor (by John Deere) and the steering wheel does a lot of "skipping," got progressively worse and now you cant really steer it at all. After looking up stuff on the internet, there is a lot of mention of the bushing getting worn out, so I thought I would start small....I finally got the nut off and bolt out of the steering wheel but could never get the steering wheel off. I dropped the deck & put it up on a jack and can see that the steering gear's teeth are extremely worn and some are worn all the way down/off. I have no idea how to get to the steering gear to replace it. Can you take it off from under the tractor or do you have to go from the top/steering wheel? If anyone has some suggestions, I would really appreciate it.

 

[Rivets]

Take a look at this website and I think it will answer many of your questions. Post back if you need more help.

John Deere - Parts Catalog

 

[Kbruce365]

I have that and it doesn't answer any questions. It does show you pictures and labels all the parts, but doesn't tell you how to get to anything.

 

[Rivets]

It shows that there is a bolt which holds the steering wheel to the shaft. Next you have a cotter pin holding the shaft in place. You should then be able to remove the steering shaft. On some units you may have to remove the steering gear first.

 

[Kbruce365]

The bolt and nut are removed but the steering wheel wont budge. Apparently a lot people have problems removing the steering wheel with the nut and bolt removed as evidenced by all the questions about it on the internet. The steering gear is what I'm trying to remove/replace. Unfortunately, that picture from the parts catalog doesn't show all the other stuff in the way or how to get to the steering gear. It may take someone who has a John Deere or Scotts, or at least someone who has replaced the steering gear on a JD or Scotts. Thanks for your attempt though.

 

[cuda]

I have a 2012 Craftsman lawn tractor model 917.288562. 24 HP, V twin engine. I would like to know if it's possible to install a tach on this engine and if so how would I go about it. I am familiar with car tachs and how they hook up, but they use a coil. I think these tractors use a magneto ??? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Cuda

 

[SeniorCitizen]

I have a 2012 Craftsman lawn tractor model 917.288562. 24 HP, V twin engine. I would like to know if it's possible to install a tach on this engine and if so how would I go about it. I am familiar with car tachs and how they hook up, but they use a coil. I think these tractors use a magneto ??? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Cuda

Google Tiny Tac and see if they have something you would like on your new mower.

 

[cuda]

I was thinking more along the lines of a conventional tach.
Thanks anyway.

 

[Rivets]

I my knowledge there are no conventional tachs available for small engines. Tiny Tacs work great and are easy to install.