Cars and trucks are all in good shape
I’ve been tinkering with an older riding mower
Picked it up for a song. Since, it’s been keeping me busy in the evenings.
First was a good wash. I don’t think it had ever been washed in its life. Started disassembly, found more dirty and funky , so I washed it again.
I replaced all the vacuum lines. Cleaned the fuel pump, replaced fuel filter, cleaned the coils, added a fuel shutoff switch, new plugs and did a quickie cleanse on the carb.
It still ran like crap. Bought a new carb, got it thrown on there, and it runs like a champ. I can now mow my whole yard, and the neighbors front yard in about the time it takes me to mow just the front yard with a push mower. I’m excited to mow the yard again.
Mrs got a new seat (so much more comfy!)
In the near future, I plan to haul it out to the Farm ( where my extensive tools are) where I will drop out the rear axle, and change the hydrostatic fluid. I will adjust the valves and replace the rocker cover gaskets (one leaks) and then adjust the deck (it is slightly tilted to one side)
Mostly, it’s been labor, and a few bucks here and there.
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...
Henry David Thoreau
I’ve been tinkering with an older riding mower
Picked it up for a song. Since, it’s been keeping me busy in the evenings.
First was a good wash. I don’t think it had ever been washed in its life. Started disassembly, found more dirty and funky , so I washed it again.
I replaced all the vacuum lines. Cleaned the fuel pump, replaced fuel filter, cleaned the coils, added a fuel shutoff switch, new plugs and did a quickie cleanse on the carb.
It still ran like crap. Bought a new carb, got it thrown on there, and it runs like a champ. I can now mow my whole yard, and the neighbors front yard in about the time it takes me to mow just the front yard with a push mower. I’m excited to mow the yard again.
Mrs got a new seat (so much more comfy!)
In the near future, I plan to haul it out to the Farm ( where my extensive tools are) where I will drop out the rear axle, and change the hydrostatic fluid. I will adjust the valves and replace the rocker cover gaskets (one leaks) and then adjust the deck (it is slightly tilted to one side)
Mostly, it’s been labor, and a few bucks here and there.
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...
Henry David Thoreau