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Tgtack

On one of my 857's, I found the welds on one side of the crossbar that the pedals mount to is broken. Will it hurt the engine if I pick the front up at about a 45 degree angle so I can get under it to weld up the bar? Just worried about the oil in the engine.

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prondzy

Should be just fine

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cschannuth
16 minutes ago, Tgtack said:

On one of my 857's, I found the welds on one side of the crossbar that the pedals mount to is broken. Will it hurt the engine if I pick the front up at about a 45 degree angle so I can get under it to weld up the bar? Just worried about the oil in the engine.

 

This is how I clean my mower decks. I just let them sit for a few minutes after lowering them before I start them.  I haven't had any issues. 

 

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Tgtack

 Nice lift, thanks.

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953 nut

I have used a heavy fabric sling and an engine hoist for mower blade replacement for years, no problem.

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cschannuth
7 hours ago, Tgtack said:

 Nice lift, thanks.

 

That lift was a harbor freight special. It was one of their coupon deals and it was less than $80 if I remember correctly.   It is relatively heavy duty, works well, and I've been pretty happy with it. 

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EricF

I've had some good finds with Harbor Freight for various things over the years, too. Nice Torino in the background, too! :handgestures-thumbup:

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