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But @Handy Don... @Jeff-C175... what about the water under the deck... won't that cause rust as well? I mean, doesn't the underside of the deck have to be dried? :confusion-confused:

 

That is what I don't like about the hose feature on my z355e... it doesn't dry and the water gets all in the blade pulley systems... etc... :eusa-think:

 

Don

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Handy Don
6 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Even in one session my 48 builds clumps in 4 places.  Low pressure zones is my presumption.  Except at the chute, where the clippings are 'thrown' at the rear side and stick there.

Yep, I can see that. If these things worked like magic, every mower would have one!

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Jeff-C175
2 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

what about the water under the deck

 

I run mine for some time afterward then park in the sun.  And, the majority of the water comes off with the blower afterward.

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Snoopy11

I thought this was funny.

 

So... at 9:05 Walmart delivered my paint from the store. You know... the graphite wheel paint...

 

Now... you guys tell me... does this LOOK like Duplicolor graphite wheel paint...??? :eusa-think:

 

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Oh well, I guess the rims are going to be metallic silver after all... :rolleyes::lol:

 

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Evguy

Looks a bit light 

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sjoemie himself

:text-yeahthat:

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Snoopy11

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Parts...

 

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Wiring of the tractor in a nutshell...

 

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I will probably pull the machine out and wash it down when the hose isn't frozen... :music-rockout:

 

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Snoopy11

Got a new air filter on order... and 2 surprise items... you guys will have to wait and see what those items are... :teasing-poke:

 

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Snoopy11

This morning, I got the machine sanded, rinsed, and it is currently sitting out drying off. Amazing how much dirt and grime that got rinsed and scrubbed off... :rolleyes:

 

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At some point, possibly later today, I will pull the tires off and coat the frame in Rustoleum high temp paint. :music-rockout:

 

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Jeff-C175

The birds seem to approve!

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Snoopy11
1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said:

The birds seem to approve!

They all ran away when I asked them to help me clean it though!!! :lol:

 

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Snoopy11

The only thing I wish I knew about this machine was if there is a release for the hydro units so the machine can actually roll... my arms are getting tired of picking up the back end to roll it around... :hide:

 

EDIT:

 

I know from my other hydro units, they have a 'dump valve'

 

After reviewing the Eaton service manual... it would appear to me that my hydro units indeed have dump valves that disconnect the transmission from the pumps so the unit can be pushed without running. Now, how exactly to use that feature on these Eaton transmissions, I have no clue... :dunno:

 

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The Freightliner Guy

does ms or mr turkey have a bunker they hide in whenever thanksgiving is close? :lol:

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Snoopy11
Just now, The Freightliner Guy said:

does ms or mr turkey have a bunker they hide in whenever thanksgiving is close? :lol:

Their funny farm president pardoned them... :D

 

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Fumed the frame... and cooked dinner...

 

Lil' bit of tractor porn...

 

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Zero rust on the machine at this point...

 

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Jeff-C175

If some real hungry dude showed up at your door, would you feed him?

 

 

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Snoopy11
21 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

If some real hungry dude showed up at your door, would you feed him?

 

 

Um... yeah... a bowl of cereal... :hide:

 

:laughing-rolling:

 

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You didn't answer the question!  It's a long drive so I have to know before I leave!  :text-lol:

 

(edit: composed while Snoop was also, my timing sux)

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Jeff-C175
1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said:

Um... yeah... a bowl of cereal... :hide:

 

:laughing-rolling:

 

Don

 

OK, well... I'm going to have to cancel our dinner date then!  :ychain:

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Snoopy11
1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said:

I'm going to have to cancel our dinner date then!

Well... come to think about it... I do have lot's and lot's of farm fresh eggs... woudlchya be interested in those? :P


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Jeff-C175
5 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

farm fresh eggs.

 

Sure!  Breakfast for dinner is fine with me.  Got any sausage?  and maybe some pancakes?  and whole wheat toast with orange marmalade? and maybe a steak as a 'side dish' ?

 

And orange juice... but cranberry would be OK too.  

 

 

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Snoopy11
On 11/22/2022 at 5:35 PM, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Sure!  Breakfast for dinner is fine with me.  Got any sausage?  and maybe some pancakes?  and whole wheat toast with orange marmalade? and maybe a steak as a 'side dish' ?

 

And orange juice... but cranberry would be OK too.  

 

 

Maybe... we should just dine out... :hide:

 

:laughing-rolling:

 

Don

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Between last evening and this evening...

 

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Wiring is bossily clean...

 

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Putting the driveshaft back on the engine was not quite as hard as putting a mechanical fan back on a Ford Ranger engine... but for whatever reason... putting the driveshaft on this machine's engine was much more painful. I plan to retighten the bolts on the driveshaft 1 more time.

 

Wiring-wise... this machine had very... VERY crappy grounding. Basically, 1 ground in front of frame grounded the whole machine.

 

Now, this machine has ground to starter solenoid bolt (which also grounds other items)... and a ground to engine. New ground to chassis wire as well.

 

I won't get much done on this machine tomorrow... going to spend some quality time with the family.

 

I still have to repack idler pulley bearings, grease all the points on the machine, put the new belt on the deck, mount the deck, consolidate the wiring for the lighting system, and button up other odds and ends. Then, once my 2 surprise parts come, (should come by the weekend, but we shall see)... I will have to work on that. 

 

Don

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ebinmaine
On 11/20/2022 at 9:18 PM, Snoopy11 said:

what about the water under the deck... won't that cause rust as well? I mean, doesn't the underside of the deck have to be dried? :confusion-confused:

 

That is what I don't like about the hose feature on my z355e... it doesn't dry and the water gets all in the blade pulley systems... etc

 

It's important to remember that grass/vegetation etc is a high percentage of water. 

It's also a self forming matt of water retention. A grass sponge that's well stuck to the underside of the deck.  

 

Most folks just aren't going to take the time to remove and rinse and dry and remount the mowing deck every time they mow .. or .. ever.  At all. 

 

 

I'd MUCH rather have the deck wet with mostly water for a few minutes than the sponge of grass holding moisture in there for hours or days.  

 

Perfect solution? No. 

Better than a constant sponge  rust battle..?

 

 

 

Snoop ya doing good on this mo-sheen. 

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