OK. I'm new to the world of mowers (I've always had push mowers). My background is mechanical, and I knew the machine I was buying was 20+years old. It is a 1995. I did the inspection, and the machine is tight. Obviously needs the blade tips flipped. I found one bad idler bearing, and the idler itself is a bit worn. I plan to replace both. Given that it is 21 years old, I gave it a go, and I found a shortcoming. The mowing is not even and seems to push the grass over. I'm going to flip the blade tips, but if there is anything else I should be looking at, please let me know. Yes, the blade spindles seem square and steady, no obvious bearing rock.
Also, if anyone can suggest a place to get a service manual, I'd appreciate it. The ones I've found on line seem to be a tad new for my machine.
Overall seems to be a nicely built machine, easy to access for service. A bit light, but that is OK for my purposes. Other than pushing the grass over, I like the machine. I'll be tuning up the other small deficiencies as I go along. Heck, it doesn't even need a paint job...
Also, if anyone can suggest a place to get a service manual, I'd appreciate it. The ones I've found on line seem to be a tad new for my machine.
Overall seems to be a nicely built machine, easy to access for service. A bit light, but that is OK for my purposes. Other than pushing the grass over, I like the machine. I'll be tuning up the other small deficiencies as I go along. Heck, it doesn't even need a paint job...