Recent content by Volvoman

No, it doesn’t. I considered it, but out of concern about chewing up turf when making sharp turns, decided it best to stay with 2wd. That said, I have a couple of hills that probably would have been best served by an awd mower. Always tradeoffs to make.

Good to know. Thanks. Did you find the awd to chew up the turf when turning sharp?

Did you notice anything problematic about the 1420? Just curious that you sold after one season, maybe due to problems?

Okay, so time for an update. What sounded like a misfire was not what is going on. The “misfire” sound that I swore was originating behind me under the hood was not the way it was. Actually, like a ventriloquist can “throw” his voice, this sound, exactly like a misfire would sound, is coming...

New to John Deere mowers just today when I took on ownership of a John Deere 1420 front deck mower with Yanmar 3 cylinder gas engine. 737 hours from new. Seems to be in real nice shape, definitely not abused in any way. But, after mowing some very heavy grass today, I have some questions: Not...

Wheel Horse C-81 has a Kohler K181S that over revs. I have set the governor shaft as recommended by loosening and pulling governor arm away from carburetor and blocking it while rotating the governor shaft counterclockwise, then re-tightening the clamp holding the govern arm to the governor...