bo dawg 473 #1 Posted September 1, 2018 How do you tighten up the controller to keep from falling down while running? I've mashed the sides in as much as possible but it doesn't help, actually made it looser. Can run a bolt though the pivot part and tighten that way? Do you drill out the large rivet or just put a small bolt through it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,698 #2 Posted September 1, 2018 1 hour ago, bo dawg said: How do you tighten up the controller to keep from falling down while running? I've mashed the sides in as much as possible but it doesn't help, actually made it looser. Can run a bolt though the pivot part and tighten that way? Do you drill out the large rivet or just put a small bolt through it? just put a small bolt through it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,980 #3 Posted September 1, 2018 and nylock nut... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #4 Posted September 1, 2018 While you're at it , see if a fiber washer from a faucet repair kit will fit on either side of the lever . Should make it silky smooth too . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,894 #5 Posted September 2, 2018 I drill the rivet out then install a 1/4" bolt and nyloc nut. Little more work but good for life at that point. Cleat 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #6 Posted September 20, 2018 This thread just answered my question. I've been mowing my folks place with Dad's 314-8 that has this problem. I put a small bungee cord on it to hold the lever up. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 473 #7 Posted September 21, 2018 On 9/1/2018 at 8:24 PM, cleat said: I drill the rivet out then install a 1/4" bolt and nyloc nut. Little more work but good for life at that point. Cleat I did do this but I took the Dremel and ground off the outer flange parts of the rivet and kept the core in tact and ran a bolt through it. Works better now! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites