This is about a 10 year old Cub Cadet, $2k+ or so new. It has a Kohler engine, 54" cut, 335 engine hours or so. I was over chainsawing and burning brush today. He had previously asked if I would get his old mower out of the shed. They have a new, $5000+ zero-turn Cub Cadet now.
This old mower had an issue last Summer, very slow, hydrostatic tranny. I had previously gave it the once over, checked fluid, no change. He asked if I'd look at it, then put it by the road for ‘free'. If it was a simple fix, he may use it to cut rough areas out back.
Anyway, I download some manuals, take the deck off, & start looking. I hone in on the pedal adjustment rod, which connects to the tranny. As I'm checking, got it started after hours on the charger, I see most of the rear axel is loose. It pivots & shifts as you try to go. I see 4 critical bolts are missing and/or nuts gone. This ‘twist' is part of the problem, I adjusted out the rest.
I got enough hardware in my odds & ends jars to fasten the axel. This mower needs a bit of everything, oil, plugs, blade attention, battery, fuel filter, grease, & the rest. I realize I don't need to spend the $50+ on tuneup parts & oil, maybe more.
I had previously fixed the other neighbor's mower(Toro) when she had it out for free. I gave that back, very simple fix.
I'm a little less onboard with this repair then returning, though I'll likely do it. I have an older relative who could use a reliable mower. I think when I get done it will cut like new. It does smoke just a touch on start-up.
On the score card I'm well ahead in the helpful department, no deficit there. Is this an odd question? Mower rescued, about to go to the curb for free? Is there a line somewhere? Just rambling, no biggie.
This old mower had an issue last Summer, very slow, hydrostatic tranny. I had previously gave it the once over, checked fluid, no change. He asked if I'd look at it, then put it by the road for ‘free'. If it was a simple fix, he may use it to cut rough areas out back.
Anyway, I download some manuals, take the deck off, & start looking. I hone in on the pedal adjustment rod, which connects to the tranny. As I'm checking, got it started after hours on the charger, I see most of the rear axel is loose. It pivots & shifts as you try to go. I see 4 critical bolts are missing and/or nuts gone. This ‘twist' is part of the problem, I adjusted out the rest.
I got enough hardware in my odds & ends jars to fasten the axel. This mower needs a bit of everything, oil, plugs, blade attention, battery, fuel filter, grease, & the rest. I realize I don't need to spend the $50+ on tuneup parts & oil, maybe more.
I had previously fixed the other neighbor's mower(Toro) when she had it out for free. I gave that back, very simple fix.
I'm a little less onboard with this repair then returning, though I'll likely do it. I have an older relative who could use a reliable mower. I think when I get done it will cut like new. It does smoke just a touch on start-up.
On the score card I'm well ahead in the helpful department, no deficit there. Is this an odd question? Mower rescued, about to go to the curb for free? Is there a line somewhere? Just rambling, no biggie.