6wheeler 586 #1 Posted March 24, 2012 I have a question on my 520h. I have to hold the lever in place for movement or it slows down. The tension nut is loose, only finger tight. How tight should it be? I may have to put a new nylock nut on if it doesn't stay put. I don't want to over-tighten it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,690 #2 Posted March 24, 2012 Tighten it up just a bit and see if it helps. If not tighten it just a bit more. Keep tightening in small increments till its just right. Dont grease or lube it! Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #3 Posted March 24, 2012 Get a fibre washer in there, it makes all the difference. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 586 #4 Posted March 25, 2012 Does that (fiber washer) act as a lock Farmer? It has a washer. Should I eliminate the steel washer then ? I tightened it , but I don't know if there is perhaps an inch pound torque spec. for it. Or, is it just by feel. And thanks Sparky. Well, cuz I already did grease it. I'll clean that off. But, it sure did move nice after I greased it. I don't have a book on it. On a side note, I picked up a 60" inch deck for it yesterday.....for $O dollars. Gotta help him do some concrete in his new shop " DEAL" I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #5 Posted March 25, 2012 6Wheeler, When had a 518, I found putting a fibre washer between the steel one and the 'cam plate', ment the motion lever was smoother in operation. It grips, yet it slides.....Torque it by feel.....and as Mike says don't lube it. I like the bartering system too.. it's worked for thousands of years, so it can't be bad. :twocents-twocents: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #6 Posted March 26, 2012 Boy am I glad I read this topic! I have the same thing going on ever so slightly with my 417-A. Thanks guys :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
