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  1. Ida-Boy

    Looking for an ATV forum, for a work quad not racing or off-road

    Thought I would post this question here in case anyone knows of a site for Honda ATV's. I need to upgrade from a Golf Cart for work here at my home and a 4x4 quad is what I am looking to do research on. I need to be able to pull yard trailers, roller, thatcher and a DR Power Grader to keep my...
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    DR Power Grader, anyone have experience with?

    I am looking at a DR Power Grader for my driveway. It is expensive to have a company come in and grade my drive so my thought is I might be able to maintain it or at least lengthen the times I have to hire a company to come with equipment to grade my stone drive I may be able to save a bit. Yes...
  3. Ida-Boy

    Looking at Deere Z530M

    I have looked at Gravely, Exmark, John Deere, Ferris & Scag. I am focusing on a John Deere Z530M with a kaw. Found one within a couple hours of me and was hoping the local dealer would work a dealer trade. I use to drive for a car dealership and seen dealers swap out cars for their customers...
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    other find during winterizing

    The past 2 mowing season I have noticed an increasing amount of clipping being left behind on the opposite end of the deck from the vac system. At the end of every season I try to clean and prepare the deck for the coming mowing season. I have known that the deck was in need of some work but I...
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    Lookie what I found during winterizing

    I think I had a mouse a chewing at my belt. Way past time for replacement as these are original on my 725 that I bought in 01.
  6. Ida-Boy

    Grasshopper Dozer Blade chatters

    I have used my Grasshopper 725 for years now pushing snow and it has done a great job. The last few years it has become louder and louder, making noise as if it chattering. New cutting edge, skid shoes and no difference. I even put a bolt to replace the pin since it has worn the adjustment hole...
  7. Ida-Boy

    Motor ran, then I laid it on its side to install pully. Tied up now

    I picked up an 11hp B&S which was running when I bought it. Had it home and laid it on its side to install a pully to use on my Swisher swing blade machine. Now I barely can get a half turn of the crank and she locks up. What could have happened to the motor while on its side? The guy I picked...
  8. Ida-Boy

    John Deere engine can't find the shaft dia & length

    I have searched the web and can't find an answer. Does anyone know how I can confirm the shaft diameter and length of a John Deere motor, FC420V-AS10? I was going to use in a different application but my eyes are tired from looking for this info.
  9. Ida-Boy

    Swisher Rough Cut getting tired

    I have an old Swisher Rough Cut 44 that I am looking to replace the 10.5 hp engine. It is using oil and I know it tired... I know it is a 1 x 3 5/32 keyed output shaft. I am thinking of moving up to at least a 15 hp or more... Any comments?
  10. Ida-Boy

    B&S on my Swisher Rough cut getting tires, need rebuil Toledo area

    I have an older Swisher Rough Cut 44" and the B&S motor is using some oil. I would rather price a rebuild than purchasing a new unit... Any recommendation in the Toledo Ohio, Monroe County Michigan area for a person to rebuild the motor? Jack's in Monroe seems way too high.
  11. Ida-Boy

    Troy Bult Bronco from Lowel's, oil plug thread size

    I bought a riding mower for my daughter and son-in-law for a house warming gift when they bought their home. My son-in-law is working 7-12's so my daughter asked for help winterizing the mower. OMG :thumbdown:, the oil change plug is located in such a sad spot that it went all over the front of...
  12. Ida-Boy

    Toro Snowblower model 38451 engine R & R

    I screwed up big time and didn't remember that I didn't put oil in my snowblower when I put it up for the summer... :mad: Now I need to replace the engine. I can't seem to find much info on remove & replacing a Toro engine on the internet... I can buy a replacement engine for about $250 to my...
  13. Ida-Boy

    unloaded off the truck and less that 100 feet, broke...

    Unloaded a brand new Troy Built Lawn Tractor Bronco 13WV78KS011 with 17 hp Kohler engine... connected the battery, checked oil and added gas and she fired up. Showed my daughter how to operated the pto and she took off and got less that 100 feet and crap, she won't go forward or revers... She...
  14. Ida-Boy

    Can't find oil leak up top?

    I want to try and fix an oil leak on my HR215SXA but can't seem to find it. It seems to be coming from under the flywheel... It taks several minutes before it starts to leak but with the flywheel spinning around it blows the oil all around. I did replace the seal on the shaft and that breather...
  15. Ida-Boy

    Honda NeXite deck: Who has one & do U have grass buildup issues

    Well I bit the bullet today and replaced my 21 year old HR215SXA Honda for a HRX217HYA. I am a bit skeptical about the NeXiteョ deck and want to ask others who have this deck how it is for grass clipping build up. I certainly don稚 want to use an air scaler on this deck, and was told by the...
  16. Ida-Boy

    time to replace hand mower, need input

    I have used my Honda SXA mower for close to 22 years and yesterday it started leaking oil while running. I did finish my front ditch and noticed that she continued to leak oil after I put it back into the garage so I question the cost of repair with her age. ANYWAY, I have 2 plus acres that I...
  17. Ida-Boy

    need service manual for Toro Snow thrower

    I have searched the net for a service manual for my Toro Power Clear 621 R and have had no luck. Am I searching in vane? Have 2 units, will need to replace an engine in 1 of them.
  18. Ida-Boy

    Husqvarna LE389 3.8 hp edger

    Does anyone have experience with a Husqvarna LE389 3.8 hp edger? I have an opportunity to buy one for 200 and change, but I am not sure about the Tecumseh motor...
  19. Ida-Boy

    Hello from southeast Michigan

    Hello all: I purchased a Grasshopper 725 G2 new in May of 2000, (affectionately know as Taz) and run a 61" flip deck and push snow and dirt with a 48" blade. I have a 25 bushel hopper and other than a faulty hydro in the first year, I have only replaced minor thing; just put the second PTO...
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