Recent content by grumpyunk

I would take a look at the deck belt mechanism. If you cannot move it far enough to engage fully, so that the blade brake releases completely, then there is something wrong with the mechanism. Many times clippings can build up on the deck, and either start to jam the mechanism, or keep it from...

I think those are kept in the hen's teeth drawer of the parts bin. Never had to find one. I did not look closely at the posted image, but some carb<>governor links use a thin long spring to keep tension on both ends. If that spring is missing or broken, slop on either pivot point can get the...

Your geometry is correct as far as I can think it through. I'm 77 now, hoping to increase as time goes on, and find the 33" I have getting harder to lift as time passes. I do lock the rear wheels by setting the parking brake and putting it in gear, one or the other, or both. You might think...