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[larrybl]

That seems to be common with these, the deck doesn't have much travel. I had to extend my shop ramp as the deck would catch on it.

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[CraftsmanGT]

I've got the same issue with getting mine into my barn

[CraftsmanGT]

I did find a way of getting more height by moving the lift lever back 1 spline, but I had problems because of the lift arm for the sleeve hitch hitting the frame so I put it back how it was

[larrybl]

Not much you can do with the deck lift.

[larrybl]

Well, back to the weak link on these, the steering shaft bushing has developed tons of slop and the gear sliped a cog today mowing. I'll build a parts list tomorrow on sears, and finish removeing the steering sector and clean it up.

https://www.youtube....eature=youtu.be

 

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[UncleWillie]

Always something isn't it. That is a ton of slop. Now clean it up in there.

[KennyP]

Thankfully, you can still get the parts to fix it!

[larrybl]

I ordered the parts last night, then got up this morning and remembered I had stashed a lot of Briggs parts from Red and Hulks previous builds. These were done in the old shop so I had to look a while till I found the bucket with the goodies, Yep new steering "T" and a new brass bushing. Guess the ones I ordered will go back in the bucket. Soooo. Long story short, Red steers like an Indy Car now. Only hicckup was connecting the Amp meter backwards. 

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[UncleWillie]

Always nice to have spares

[larrybl]

Always nice to have spares

Yes, was planning on dressing Hulk II for mowing duty, Now I don't have to.  

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[larrybl]

Here is the "inspector"  inspection. He gave it a thumbs up. https://www.youtube....eature=youtu.be

[UncleWillie]

Looks like it passes inspection.

[larrybl]

OK, Time to open this thread back up for RED's 2016 / 17 Winter refresh. This should be a quick one unless I find bigger issues.

All the tires have slow leaks (dang Mesquite Trees), they hold air for a week or so except for one. I need to find the leak and plug it.

Steering slop has returned. Have new parts for this.

Rear needs more 00 grease.

Deck given a good inspection, and blades sharpened.

A good pressure wash after the tins are off.

Oil Change, and greasing, should cover it.

 

I took all of them out and let them run for a bit, then put RED in the rebuild spot in the shop. 

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[ericjr16]

Been waiting to see your next project!


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[larrybl]

Almost 80* in the shade here, I heard it was 7* Wind chill in Amarillo TX an hour ago. Anyhow I decided to use the warm weather to weed eat the tall stuff, then I pulled RED's deck. OOPs forgot to scrape it after the last mow. Worked up a sweat cleaning it up. I'll finish it later, Mainly sharpen the blades, and give the underneath a coat of paint (what ever I have left over) so the color may be Black, Blue, Red, Yellow or Green. Cooling off right now.

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