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will a suicide knob work well on a mower with no power steering?...if so any suggestions?...thanks in advance

It certainly did on 2 of my previous craftsman lawn tractors.(see knob) Be sure to get a good knob that mounts securely. I had one that I even drilled a hole thru the wheel to anchor it solidly. HUGE improvement...... Got the knobs off eBay.

I do the same thing with my oil filters...

Knobs aren't really a substitute for power steering. The mechanical advantage on old non-power steering tractors resulted in more lock-to-lock turns and the knob was just a way of compensating for that when the tractor is moving. They don't do anything for you if the tractor isn't in motion whereas power steering's biggest advantage is when you're stopped.

Thanks fellas...so with no power steering it will help when moving but not when stopped...got it...as far as mounting position I assume if you’re right handed you would mount it at 3 o’clock on the steering wheel?...I’ll have to check out the profile of my steering wheel then check out eBay or amazon

Looking at this one...

Zento Deals Classic Black Universal Fit Vehicle Steering Wheel Suicide Spinner Premium Quality Power Handles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0170371UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_arWCBbK4FEZAP

I use one on my Yanmar 1610d cut and my 92 JEEP .both w/no power steering. russ

cpurvis said:

I do the same thing with my oil filters... I find that practice keeps me on track better. This was last pic of this one, as I had enuff & it was sold & waiting for new owner coming.

Knobs aren't really a substitute for power steering. The mechanical advantage on old non-power steering tractors resulted in more lock-to-lock turns and the knob was just a way of compensating for that when the tractor is moving. They don't do anything for you if the tractor isn't in motion whereas power steering's biggest advantage is when you're stopped. True, but you can really whip it around in motion. And you can still turn it stopped, but not as easily obviously.

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Point37 said:

Looking at this one... That one from Amazon is gonna have TOO big of an opening for a mower steering wheel. I would suggest one that has 2 metal plates that actually bolt together on the steering wheel rim. Otherwise you are not gonna be happy with results.

And left or right handed makes no diff, if you need, you can remove the wheel & re-clock it to where you can mount the knob well & be right where ya need it.

Least I could on the old riders I had.

Zento Deals Classic Black Universal Fit Vehicle Steering Wheel Suicide Spinner Premium Quality Power Handles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0170371UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_arWCBbK4FEZAP

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173abn said:

I use one on my Yanmar 1610d cut and my 92 JEEP .both w/no power steering. russ
Cool, & Yes I agree they are helpful, I have one in my truck as well, but it does have p/s.

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Got the one I posted from amazon....you can tell it’s not high quality but it fit and I didn’t need to use the rubber spacer at all...thanks again fellas

Hope that makes you happy, :thumbsup: I tried one that looked like that, & it would move around when I was whipping the wheel. I hated that.

7394 said:

Hope that makes you happy, :thumbsup: I tried one that looked like that, & it would move around when I was whipping the wheel. I hated that.

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the clamp seems very good and it has a firm grip on the wheel...its the knob that seems cheap...you can tell its hollow plastic

Yep, there is that as well.. I guess ya gets what you pay for.

But is it helpful for you ?

7394 said:

Yep, there is that as well.. I guess ya gets what you pay for.

But is it helpful for you ?

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definitely worth it though...i doubt i will break it...tried it out yesterday evening and the lawn was pretty long but i was rushing cause i was losing daylight and everything that could go wrong did go wrong (due to operator error)...riding too fast and and trying to turn fast with the knob while moving too fast the front wheels were just getting pushed forward digging up the lawn even though i had them full lock so i had to slow down or not turn full lock...bagger tube clogged and i didn't notice that little red wheel on the tube stopped spinning cause the lawn was getting wet and once again i was going too fast so there were clumps everywhere...mosquitos were out and biting...had to use the headlights cause i couldn't see well with how dark it was getting...so basically i'm still getting used to this thing but i love it

Cool man, good to hear you like the knob.. & agree about night mowing. no fun.