Hi Folks:
I recently bought a LB 5024 mower that appeared to be in bad shape for $20.00. The owner told me that the crank was shot due to him running straight gas thriugh it. It was paked in the barn covered by many other pieces of non working farm equipment. Talk about guano???? I got it home and fueled it up with a 16:1 mix and it started on the second pull of the rope. Since then it starts on the first pull and runs great. It does not appear to have much use as the wheels and blade show very little use. Now for some quesitions.
Tne blade is has a LB number of 611289 which may be the incorrect blade which may not require a blade stiffener. There was no blade stiffener on the engine and I do believe that one is required. The parts manual shows a blade stiffener. What is the correct part number for blade stiffener? Would a Tri Cut blade be a much better blade for this engine? I do not plan on using the bagger.
How may I remove the blade collar as iot is stuck? I have not attempted yet but a gear puller would only bend the collar.
The painted metal areas are all pitted down to the metal. How may this be removed prior to painting? Is sand blasting a viable option or is sanding better?
Is 32:1 the corrrect fuel mix?
Is some magical attraction that makes a "brick top" very collectable? They seem to be held in high esteem by LB afficinados. I never met a LB that I disliked. The 19" are the best for trimming. Being a good husband, I make sure that the Little Lady always has one to use.Lol
Enough for now. Comments and suggestions welcomed.
Be well,
Franchi
I recently bought a LB 5024 mower that appeared to be in bad shape for $20.00. The owner told me that the crank was shot due to him running straight gas thriugh it. It was paked in the barn covered by many other pieces of non working farm equipment. Talk about guano???? I got it home and fueled it up with a 16:1 mix and it started on the second pull of the rope. Since then it starts on the first pull and runs great. It does not appear to have much use as the wheels and blade show very little use. Now for some quesitions.
Tne blade is has a LB number of 611289 which may be the incorrect blade which may not require a blade stiffener. There was no blade stiffener on the engine and I do believe that one is required. The parts manual shows a blade stiffener. What is the correct part number for blade stiffener? Would a Tri Cut blade be a much better blade for this engine? I do not plan on using the bagger.
How may I remove the blade collar as iot is stuck? I have not attempted yet but a gear puller would only bend the collar.
The painted metal areas are all pitted down to the metal. How may this be removed prior to painting? Is sand blasting a viable option or is sanding better?
Is 32:1 the corrrect fuel mix?
Is some magical attraction that makes a "brick top" very collectable? They seem to be held in high esteem by LB afficinados. I never met a LB that I disliked. The 19" are the best for trimming. Being a good husband, I make sure that the Little Lady always has one to use.Lol
Enough for now. Comments and suggestions welcomed.
Be well,
Franchi