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chucksterock

Been watching Craigslist and found this listing:

 

 

Anyone see any red flags?  things to ask?  thanks!

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Ed Kennell

:text-welcomeconfetti: to the :rs:     Looks like a 1988,89  520H.      

 

It looks well maintained, but is difficult  to tell w/o seeing it in person.     Ask for maint. records.  Check bearing condition in blower ad mowig deck.  How any hours on the clock.

Is engine smoking or surging.     $1200 is on the high side,  but may not be bad for your area.   Make sure you get the mule drive and belt for the deck and the lift rod and flag for the blower.

 

BTW,  posting a CL ad is not permitted.    The mods may remove it.

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AMC RULES

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PeacemakerJack

:WRS:  It looks like a decent deal from where I sit but I echo the sentiments of @Ed Kennell above.  A lot can be said to look at how it was cared for.  Look at the condition of the persons property and how they seem when you meet with them.  Also find out how long they have owned it and why they are selling it.  Sometimes a few probing questions will give you peace of mind or cause your to run away screaming!:disgust:  The 520H has a great track record of being a reliable machine.  However, I have a phrase that is always tucked away in my mind when I'm dealing with machinery in general, "ANYTHING Mechanical can fail at any time!"  However, you turn the odds favorable in your direction when you buy a machine with a good track record of reliability.:twocents-02cents: 

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KC9KAS

@chucksterock :WRS: 

 

I do not see any listing...apparently a moderator removed it as no Craigslist ads are allowed unless they are your own.

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WHX??

:WRS:

You  can right click on the CL pic and save it. Then repost it here. We do like our :text-coolphotos: as much as helping a guy get a horse!

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Ed Kennell

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Here is a mid '90s 520H near you for $600.  No blower, but it has the forward swept axle and reduction steering.

 

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WHX??

Oooohh, how come that one ain't in your barn yet Ed?!?! :lol:

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Ed Kennell

The barn's full, er overfull, Jim.

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WHX??

Hammer together a lean to?!? :lol:... Sry Chuck ...didn't mean to steal your thread :)

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