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.
Ride A Matic Advice Needed
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chieffan
, Apr 20, 2015 01:05 PM
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Posted April 20, 2015 - 01:05 PM
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Posted April 20, 2015 - 02:30 PM
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
Here's photo of mine.
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Posted April 20, 2015 - 03:07 PM
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.....
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Posted April 20, 2015 - 04:40 PM
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.
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Posted April 20, 2015 - 04:54 PM
Roger,
I think I have got the belt guards on mine. Here's a side photo
I think I have got the belt guards on mine. Here's a side photo
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Posted April 20, 2015 - 06:32 PM
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.
