Andy N. 1,937 #13076 Posted October 10, 2021 Guess I should have expected this too! In the end it is a solid machine, just needs some TLC. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 706 #13077 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Andy N. said: Guess I should have expected this too! In the end it is a solid machine, just needs some TLC. Wasn’t the 417 the one that came with all the extra debris in all the tight spaces from the factory? Otherwise pretty good looking. Edited October 10, 2021 by WheelHorse520H 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,697 #13078 Posted October 10, 2021 50 minutes ago, Andy N. said: Guess I should have expected this too! In the end it is a solid machine, just needs some TLC. Guess you can be happy there were no stinging or biting creatures hiding in amongst the debris. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #13079 Posted October 10, 2021 @Andy N. I’ve seen much worse clean up just perfectly. Just break out the shop-vac and pressure washer and she’ll be fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 1,937 #13080 Posted October 10, 2021 Just now, Ifixoldjunk said: @Andy N. I’ve seen much worse clean up just perfectly. Just break out the shop-vac and pressure washer and she’ll be fine. That’s exactly how the day went. Cleanup went well and the machine is very solid. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #13081 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Pretty much worked the old 310 all day. Hauling wood, and mulching leaves. Soon I can take the deck off and rebuild it. One of the spindles has a decent size chunk missing, and the deck has two little penny sized rust holes. I can probably just get away with painting over the rust to keep it from growing. Edited October 10, 2021 by Ifixoldjunk 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,935 #13082 Posted October 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, Ifixoldjunk said: One of the spindles has a decent size chunk missing I have noticed a lot of WH deck spindle housings with chunks missing...more often than I've seen with other brands...is it just me, or what ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #13083 Posted October 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I have noticed a lot of WH deck spindle housings with chunks missing...more often than I've seen with other brands...is it just me, or what ? Yeah, it seems like they’re pretty soft. Even compared to today’s MTD junk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,045 #13084 Posted October 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Andy N. said: needs some TLC. Had the same build up on my 418-C when I got it. that stuff was so thick it wouldn't allow the motion controller to move all the way forward. Mine had acorns and mouse nesting material as well as clippings in it, gald you only had grass. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #13085 Posted October 10, 2021 I've switched to using my backpack leaf blower make to short work of removing that nasty old debris build up. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,935 #13086 Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I've switched to using my backpack leaf blower make to short work of removing that nasty old debris build up. 2 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I've switched to using my backpack leaf blower make to short work of removing that nasty old debris build up. I use a shop vac so I don't spread it around... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #13087 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Lot's of general maintenance here today. Gaps set, all fluids changed, and she got all gussied up in the process. Will get that seat color matched to the wheels tomorrow when the rain stops... then, down the road it will go. Edited October 10, 2021 by AMC RULES 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,364 #13088 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) The BBT, her Mom and me and the dog spent some time in the forest today. We've been wanting to get a path made that creates a loop from one side of the acreage to the other. Today was the day. This'll give us better access for recreation like mountain biking or walking, snowshoeing etc. Also for pulling firewood. We both wanted to get it done in time for the upcoming Meet n Greet here in November. @Raposo @OldWorkHorse @Stepney @Bens vintage tractors and whoever else shows, you'll have some more room for exploring out there. Here's some pics that show various before and after shots of certain areas along with general scenery. Pretty tough to really see what was done without actually standing there because we only cut what we need to, to get through. Edited October 10, 2021 by ebinmaine 5 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,364 #13089 Posted October 10, 2021 Aaannnddd.... Then she wanted to go back out and clear some more.... So here's some more pictures of paths and also bonus mushrooms. We use certain areas or objects in the woods to describe where we're headed or what areas need attention/pruning etc. The first pic is what we call Split Rock. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,697 #13090 Posted October 10, 2021 Are you skilled at identifying edible 'shrooms? These sure to look cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,364 #13091 Posted October 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Are you skilled at identifying edible 'shrooms? These sure to look cool! We are not skilled in foraging for wild food here. The Google box with an image search does indicate one of them is edible. I. Isn't. Tryin it. 😀 I do quite enjoy chewing on a small end of a yellow birch twig. Tastes like mint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13092 Posted October 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: edible. I. Isn't. Tryin it. 😀 Well, what I have learned from criminal justice is that... some things that are marked (inedible) are such because they cause effects, such as other drugs do... Others just cause... secondary... eh... stomach issues... Others... will kill you... I've always questioned with these types of things... who was the first fool who decided to try these things and find out...? Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,364 #13093 Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said: who was the first fool who decided to try I've wondered that myself on occasion. Like who's the one who thought... Yeah let's drain a tree and boil the fluid for hours to see if we can make syrup..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13094 Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said: who decided to try these things and find out 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've wondered that myself on occasion. @kpinnc and @Pullhosen’s Pony Express are 2 guys who definitely tried them... I must have tried some too... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #13095 Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: look Wait till you see what you see AFTER you try one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13096 Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: Wait till you see what you see AFTER you try one! That's what I mean... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #13097 Posted October 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: @kpinnc and @Pullhosen’s Pony Express are 2 guys who definitely tried them... I must have tried some too... Don Woops, forgot @Jeff-C175... You get an honorable mention as well... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #13098 Posted October 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: tried them My dear old friend Mac foraged for edible 'shrooms all the time. On two occasions he had to be rushed to hospital. One he missed a band gig. I miss my old bud, RIP Mac. (wasn't the'shrooms that caused his demise) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #13099 Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: honorable mention I was gonna try some until I found out that they grow on cow paddies! Edited October 11, 2021 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,697 #13100 Posted October 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: My dear old friend Mac foraged for edible 'shrooms all the time. On two occasions he had to be rushed to hospital. One he missed a band gig. I miss my old bud, RIP Mac. (wasn't the'shrooms that caused his demise) My grandmother (passed at 90+) used to gather mushrooms near our home when we lived in Dallas, PA. But she said it took years by her father's side to learn the good ones--she simply ignored anything she didn't know for sure was good. We saw her only once or twice a year so she never tried to teach us. My Dad was always skeptical, but we never got sick from anything she picked. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
