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[chieffan]

Going to go look at a Ride A Matic this evening.  Owner says it runs and drives good.  It's a 231-01, 1960  model.  Anything in particular I should look for on this unit?  Have never been around one before.  From photos I think there are a couple covers missing to start with.  Has been repainted and the hood side decals are painted over but that is all cosmetic.

[Bolens800uk]

Roger, look forward to seeing the photos of this Ride a Matic. I have one myself and they are great machines.

Here's photo of mine.

Andrew

[Bolens 1000]

The main thing to look for is the Belt Guards!

If you dont get those with the tractor they are scarce as hen's teeth when you look for some separately.....

[chieffan]

From the one photo I saw of the machine, it looks like the belt guard on the right side in not there.  Not sure on how it is to look from the angle he has but will know more when I look at it in person.

[Bolens800uk]

Roger,

I think I have got the belt guards on mine. Here's a side photo

[chieffan]

Are you talking about the small angled plate between the deck and the tractor frame ? ? ? What is supposed to be on the other side where the main drive belt is ? ? ?

Edited by chieffan, April 20, 2015 - 06:33 PM.