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Never breaks down when the kids are here, never!
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I stopped doing my own maintenance several years ago, then my oldest daughter did it for a few years, now I just send it to the repair place. A few years ago, I did buy a zero turn and we all love it. Cut the mowing time in about half. Mine is a Husqvarna and to keep the guarantee valid, I just had the seller service it, until they no longer did that service. It was reasonable priced, had some good reviews, and was adequate for my needs. Now I use the Scag and Cub Cadet dealer to take care of it for me. They have some pretty good looking mowers too, with good history. When Yellowduck was considering one, he ended up buying a Bad Boy, that also has some great reviews. I know you weren't asking for recommendations, but if you do need to replace yours, a zero turn is fantastic. They are quite different, but it doesn't take long to get used to it. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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I stopped doing my own maintenance several years ago, then my oldest daughter did it for a few years, now I just send it to the repair place. A few years ago, I did buy a zero turn and we all love it. Cut the mowing time in about half. Mine is a Husqvarna and to keep the guarantee valid, I just had the seller service it, until they no longer did that service. It was reasonable priced, had some good reviews, and was adequate for my needs. Now I use the Scag and Cub Cadet dealer to take care of it for me. They have some pretty good looking mowers too, with good history. When Yellowduck was considering one, he ended up buying a Bad Boy, that also has some great reviews. I know you weren't asking for recommendations, but if you do need to replace yours, a zero turn is fantastic. They are quite different, but it doesn't take long to get used to it.
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IIn such a case, it is better to replace the problematic one within the soonest possible time. But it was not a wise decision for me. A few days back, my LG microwave was not working properly. I was unable to contact the maintenance person as the city was under lockdown! So, I had to buy a new one online. And then the miracle happened. Suddenly, my old one started to operate properly again! I have now 2 microwave ovens working properly! Maybe, my decision to buy a new one was wrong!
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IIn such a case, it is better to replace the problematic one within the soonest possible time. But it was not a wise decision for me. A few days back, my LG microwave was not working properly. I was unable to contact the maintenance person as the city was under lockdown! So, I had to buy a new one online. And then the miracle happened. Suddenly, my old one started to operate properly again! I have now 2 microwave ovens working properly! Maybe, my decision to buy a new one was wrong!
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Sounds like you had one of those days alright, frustrating and annoying for sure. I hope you get your mower sorted and up running again. I only have a postage stamp size bit of grass to worry about, thank goodness. 
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I am in awe of your mechanical skills! A day without dance is .... just kidding. I have no idea!
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7/13/2021 6:57 am |
If you broke cables It could be pulley spindle bearings running rough--locking down---could also make it throw belt off trackbut more than likely the drive belt stretched after use last year & the spring loaded belt tensioner was too loose. Then it will throw the (DRIVE belt). #1 Make sure all pulleys & blades turn easily without wobble. #2 reinstall belt after making sure it is the proper one listed in manual---side angles matter as well as (width) in order to track in pulleys properly. very important as well as length. #3 With belt installed ---The spring loaded tensioner must be adjusted sideways so that when (with the deck level) and you (BARELY) push the lever forward--------the blades will (SUDDENLY) go full speed. THEN push the lever on forward to fully engage. (IF) you push it forward & must wait for blades to reach full speed ----That is an indication the belt tensioner is too loose & it may throw the belt under heavy load. (taller grass) Usually people set it too loose ---thinking it is like a brake pedal or clutch on a car.
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Sounds like you had one of those days alright, frustrating and annoying for sure. I hope you get your mower sorted and up running again. I only have a postage stamp size bit of grass to worry about, thank goodness. So you can cut your grass with a pair of scissors? How nice! 
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I am in awe of your mechanical skills!
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If you broke cables It could be pulley spindle bearings running rough--locking down---could also make it throw belt off trackbut more than likely the drive belt stretched after use last year & the spring loaded belt tensioner was too loose. Then it will throw the (DRIVE belt). #1 Make sure all pulleys & blades turn easily without wobble. #2 reinstall belt after making sure it is the proper one listed in manual---side angles matter as well as (width) in order to track in pulleys properly. very important as well as length. #3 With belt installed ---The spring loaded tensioner must be adjusted sideways so that when (with the deck level) and you (BARELY) push the lever forward--------the blades will (SUDDENLY) go full speed. THEN push the lever on forward to fully engage. (IF) you push it forward & must wait for blades to reach full speed ----That is an indication the belt tensioner is too loose & it may throw the belt under heavy load. (taller grass) Usually people set it too loose ---thinking it is like a brake pedal or clutch on a car.
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It will come together one way or another as you know but sometimes you feel like screaming out of sheer exasperation. Can relate in part as I too when a single parent did simple repairs and bought self assembling furniture (sometimes with inadequate instructions/diagrams) etc to save costs, proved frustrating at times. Thankfully, tomorrow is another day
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It will come together one way or another as you know but sometimes you feel like screaming out of sheer exasperation. Can relate in part as I too when a single parent did simple repairs and bought self assembling furniture (sometimes with inadequate instructions/diagrams) etc to save costs, proved frustrating at times. Thankfully, tomorrow is another day Oh yes, the furniture assembly with horrible instructions, lol, I remember those days!
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