Razorback 1,368 #76 Posted July 28 On 6/13/2026 at 7:08 PM, Razorback said: I used my C160 and the 36” RD deck to mow the front yard, then took off the mower deck and installed the cultivators and stirred up the garden, trying to stay ahead of weeds, and perfect timing for expected rain. i noticed that the tension spring on the deck had broken, so I ordered a new one when I went inside. When I install the new spring, I am going to try putting some plastic tubing on the contact areas at the end loops of the spring…. Might make it last longer. A follow-up: I ran across these springs today. They look identical to the deck belt tensioner spring. Notice the price on the back???? I will test them soon. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,923 #77 Posted Thursday at 03:10 PM Used a WH, a trailer my father and I built in the 60s and sewer auger (about 170 lbs) to clean a turtle out off the pond outlet pipe 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,638 #78 Posted Friday at 04:12 AM 12 hours ago, pfrederi said: ...to clean a turtle out off the pond outlet pipe There's something you don't hear very often... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,361 #79 Posted Friday at 11:35 AM On 7/28/2026 at 10:33 AM, Razorback said: They look identical to the deck belt tensioner spring. Notice the price on the back???? I will test them soon. @Razorback you get a chance to test springs out yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 25,988 #80 Posted Friday at 05:55 PM Put down some stripes this afternoon with my ‘02 - 315-8. Wish all my mowing machines had cup holders 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,368 #81 Posted Saturday at 04:36 PM On 7/31/2026 at 6:35 AM, sqrlgtr said: @Razorback you get a chance to test springs out yet? Not yet. We were out of town for two weeks, got home last Tuesday..... work, work, work since then... weekend is full.... I hope to get to look at this tomorrow?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,361 #82 Posted Saturday at 08:11 PM 3 hours ago, Razorback said: Not yet. We were out of town for two weeks, got home last Tuesday..... work, work, work since then... weekend is full.... I hope to get to look at this tomorrow?? need to get your priorities in order . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,368 #83 Posted Sunday at 02:49 AM (edited) 20 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: need to get your priorities in order . I know, I know....... one of these days.... During Covid, my job was threatened and I was getting things together TO retire. Well, long story short, I survived, got a BIG raise, and am still doing what I've been doing. I like doing what I'm doing and have a pretty unique niche compared to others in my position, so I'll stick around maybe a couple of more years. Keeping an eye on some investments, if they reach a certain level I have in mind, I might convert them to income-producing investments, retire, and start taking my pension. If some other things change, we might move things up. Edited Sunday at 04:15 PM by Razorback 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,926 #84 Posted Sunday at 10:42 PM Today, I mowed the Fire Station and my lawn with the 312. I also heated up and circulated all the oil in the C-141. The local church was painting the inside of the station so I have to go back for some touch up probably tomorrow or Tuesday. The trucks and some stuff were out so it limited where I could mow, I got most of it though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,833 #85 Posted Sunday at 11:31 PM It rained, so nothing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,466 #86 Posted 11 hours ago Mowed some hay getting the site ready at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam with the 875 Wheel a Matic! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,823 #87 Posted 11 hours ago 15 minutes ago, squonk said: Mowed some hay getting the site ready at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam with the 875 Wheel a Matic! That big thing with the yellow wheels outta commission...? Couldn't handle it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,204 #88 Posted 11 hours ago 37 minutes ago, squonk said: Mowed some hay getting the site ready at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam with the 875 Wheel a Matic! Get all cleaned up nice for all the guests who stop by. And I looking forward to a ride along with you on Friday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRF857 320 #89 Posted 6 hours ago Everything that was mobile got taken outside, and the shop got swept out. 520H C141 Elec-Trak E-14 Roper tow vehicle J. D. 110 Speedex S18 Sulky, and wagon with seat. Everything else got pushed aside and swept around. Then it was all put bak and covered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
