I just got it back today. I thought they spray painted it but they said they just cleaned it. Not in bad shape for being 33 years old. I'd love to know if your price is different than the shop for a 7 blade. I don't know that I could install it myself though. They said they tuned it up and it runs better than when it was new because they put some spring in the top part to regulate something. You can see it in the last picture a little bit. I don't know squat about motors so I'll take their word for it. Here's the pictures.SGrabs33 said:
Is there a scale on your mower or do you have something to measure it with? I'm going to adjust the height on mine but I was just going to eyeball what looked good on my grass. Is there a way to me more accurate without buying a measuring device? I didn't see anything on my Trimmer mower but is a 1985.Rule11 said:
You can find the year by looking at the model number. I can't remember exactly how but if you google it, you can find some guy telling you exactly what the model numbers are for the year on gardenweb. That's how I found out mine was an '85.raymond said:
My husband said it slides like the grass is wet even though it wasn't. It wasn't getting stuck on the sod lines which aren't as pronounce now than they were. He said he wanted to try lowering it before we bought a new drive wheel. I found one on eBay for $140. I don't want to spend the money on it but I'm concerned that lowering it will just gouge the lawn. I don't know what height of cut it was set at since I didn't cut it. I told him to go as low as he could since it was the first mow. He said no scraping like you experienced but your ditch is really steep. He wants to try gluing some tire tread on it. I'm not a fan of this idea.Cory said:
Do you think the roller could be the issue? I hate to spend the money if it's just going to keep happening. What do you think of jerry-rigging some tread over it? I'd love a quote by the way if you can get me one.SGrabs33 said:
The chain isn't original or at least I don't think it is and was shortened a little because it was digging into the ground and causing marks. That's something we'll try first. He did mention that it was just spinning if it was lowered more. I haven't had the same issue mowing in the backyard but it's flat. Unfortunately I probably won't be able to mow myself for the next month or so.Cory said:
What does it do when you try and go up the hill? Do you have to push it or is it just hard to maneuver?hefegrass said:
I think about this too. I'm a little self-conscious mowing the front yard that much but it needs to be done.Gksdudrms said:@Bermuda_Newbie That's good to know. Thanks! I just feel bad for my neighbors having to hear the noise 2-3x/week...but they know I am crazy already so..
After mowing my front yard this evening, I realized the noise is from the grass catcher vibrating on the metal bar. My reel is actually ok with it's position. I don't think there is a fix for my grass catcher since it looks like the hooks have seen better days. I guess I could buy a new grass catcher but other than scalping, I'm trying to mow often enough that I don't need it.Cory said:
You're awesome! I was trying to move the blade with my foot and I had to practically step on it to get it to move. That didn't seem right to me. I finally figured out why it wasn't working on the hill. It wasn't the traction, the chain was messed up to the drive wheel so now it freely rolls when the drive wheel is up. It definitely doesn't spin though. I'll adjust it this evening when it is cooler. In the past, I've been lazy about the bed knife to reel situation but I think between the tightness and the sand from leveling, my blade is quite dull. Live and learn! At least it's on an old mower that was free. I would hate to be learning on a fancy one or one that I paid for. Thanks again!Cory said:
