AMC RULES 36,961 #1 Posted May 4, 2014 of the 2014 mowing season. I was actually pretty impressed with the performance of my newly aquired 401's reel mower today. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #2 Posted May 4, 2014 That's a cool little outfit. I like it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,703 #3 Posted May 4, 2014 Looks like it does a good job. So where are the clippings directed? Or are they not directed and just fly out everywhere? Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #4 Posted May 4, 2014 you would figure a clippings deflector could be fabbed up? dragging my reels behinds shoots up a rooster tail of clippings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 919 #5 Posted May 4, 2014 That thing is so awesome! but it makes my toes cower in fear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #6 Posted May 4, 2014 Craig: We need to have Steve try it out at the big show with his flip flops and requisite "coffee" cup! then you can both have matching foot boo boos! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,477 #7 Posted May 4, 2014 Folks say there's no cleaner cut than a reel mower . You making those crop-circle thingys ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #8 Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Looks like it does a good job. So where are the clippings directed? Or are they not directed and just fly out everywhere? Mike..... Pretty much, you ride around in a shower of clippings raining down all over the front of the tractor. Actually, it's really a lot of fun...unfortunately, I just don't have the yard for it here, too many embankments. Really cool implement though. Edited May 4, 2014 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #9 Posted May 4, 2014 Craig, cooooooool. Suprising how well it cuts. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #10 Posted May 4, 2014 I like that combo, Craig.... I'm gonna have to get mine mounted up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #11 Posted May 4, 2014 I like it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,188 #12 Posted May 4, 2014 For a perfect cut, reels need a lot of maintenance. Sharpening them is an art and you have to keep them constantly adjusted. At least the pro models you do. Not sure of the Horse ones. Brings me back to my days on the golf course pulling the six gang behind the Jake! I'm really impressed!! Work boots this time instead of the bare Peety Toes in your last reel vid.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #13 Posted May 4, 2014 What? I ain't got no peety toes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,188 #14 Posted May 4, 2014 Her hee! When I was a kid we called them that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #15 Posted May 4, 2014 Also, did some mowing with the gear drive deck today too. Cuts great, although a tad bit noisy... actually, caught my new neighbor giving me the stink eye while using it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,188 #16 Posted May 4, 2014 Sounds like the cross shaft is moving back and forth causing the gears to bang together. I had the same problem with my 704 deck and went thru 3 other decks to get a decent one. The bearings in the stands start to go and spin on the shaft and ruin it. I had buckrancher make me a new shaft. I have the face and spindle gears if you ever tear it down and need them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #17 Posted May 4, 2014 "actually, caught my new neighbor giving me the stink eye while using it. " ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #18 Posted May 5, 2014 So, later...after the peace returned to the neighborhood... I noticed virtually everyone on the block out to see what was making all the noise over here this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUVTsB3-Lqg&feature=youtu.be 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,188 #19 Posted May 5, 2014 Start em all up at the same time and watch their expressions! I did that once but only had 5 of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #20 Posted May 5, 2014 Cool videos craig...that 401 is sweet! One of the nicest originals I've ever seen! one interesting thing I noticed was there is no line coming back from the gas cap or is it just the way the video shows it? Jake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #21 Posted May 5, 2014 Elaborate Jake, what line coming back from the gas tank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #22 Posted May 5, 2014 Man I really love that 401 Craig. Glad you bought it otherwise it probably would have come home with me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #23 Posted May 5, 2014 I know, right? I still can't get over...walking back up to Dave's trailer that day... and this gorgeous little 401 still sitting there in the street. Like it was meant to be just for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #24 Posted May 5, 2014 Any 401 I've ever seen had it. Maybe yours is a earlier model, or someone changed a 400 hood sometime for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #25 Posted May 5, 2014 Hard tellin'...not knowin' Jakester.... just another one of those little things that makes it special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
