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[Emeritus]

Alright, I realized I'll never have time to resurrect the old mower so I used my new pushmower for this project.

I used some scrap metal that was tucked behind my garage and cut some parts from an old bicycle. So it does not look very presentable, but it works great. Indeed, I had a change of mind several times during building it and had to change the design, if I had to make a second one it would have some different solutions.
The idea is to run the mower while right side wheels are in air on the riverbank. To achieve that I had to lower the deck in front (raise the front wheels) so the front wheels won't be bent while turning, the front is handled by an additional wheel on hitching (or whatever you call it).
I snapped a few pictures, let me know if you are interested and want more pics.

 

[reddragon]

wow!....you've definitely got "tinkeritis":biggrin:......it may work...although i cant see how its attached to the push mower.....one thing in my experience that ive seen is the need for flexability...if that attachment is rigid ..it may crack at the weak points......you may have to install joints or flex points for the "assembly" to contour over uneven surfaces......you gotta love welders!:thumbsup:.....what kind of welder are you using out of curiosity?

 

[Emeritus]

You are right about flexibility indeed. In actuality it is not very rigid, it can move up and down about 10 degrees which is plenty for my flat property. I could have used old ball joints from my car if I wasn't in hurry.
And the real weak point is attachment to the pushmower as you mentioned. It is rigid. Because I did it first and then I changed my mind and design. I should have used hinges from my old garage door instead. But as I said, my property is flat and it seems it has a little play and slack it needs. If it breaks, I'll redo it, better.

Here is a temporary photo gallery with full resolution pics. It is in my home router and next time when I clean it all temporary stuff will be lost.

My welder is MIG (Chicago Electric 151).
Costs near to nothing and does a good job.
If you have a closer look at those welds you'll see no good job, though. This is because at the time of doing this I did not have a welder's mask. I just covered my eyes with my left hand before starting the arc and moved my hand in good belief it's doing the right thing ... :mur:

 

[pugaltitude]

Briggs part number is for no 108 is 298819. Find a briggs dealer.
1975 engine so may be back ordered.

 

[pugaltitude]

Forget that just noticed the date of the original thread :laughing:

 

[Emeritus]

Thanks anyway. :smile:

BTW, I just discovered my sidecar-mower works great also under the bushes and around trees.

 

[Emeritus]

wow!....you've definitely got "tinkeritis" ...

I got worried when you said that ... I saw my doctor about this alright. She said there is no known treatment for this but I may want to consult my undertaker.

 

[reddragon]

its fun to fabricate and experiment....its good to be creative:thumbsup: