Compo 10,328 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 For about four years now my old sit-on mower has been languishing in the shed, gathering rust. A couple of weeks ago I decided that it was high time I did summat abaht it. I stripped the mower and engine down completely and have replaced a leaky old engine gasket and a faulty oil seal that was causing seepage onto the drive belts - the final straw that caused me to stop using it; it was getting onto the drive belt and setting it on fire! I have now rebuilt the whole thing and have bought a new battery which is currently on charge. Once charged I will fit it and, fingers crossed, if the engine does not leak oil, will get a new cutter drive belt to complete the project. After all that I had only one spare part left over....a washer?! I did manage to lose a bolt from the engine but that was easily replaced. If it works I will post a photo - watch this space.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 You'll probably have to wait until spring for the grass to grow a bit Compo ! According to the forecast, winter is on its way next week ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ours needs cutting now, Fly. I'm hoping to get it done before winter arrives on Monday. The old drive belt might still be good for just one cut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 That's it ! Positive thinking Compo. Give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I hope that it now has high lift camshaft, twin carbs and a go faster stripe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Sit-on mower is now back together and actually WORKING! I managed one complete cut and just as I was finishing, the old cutter belt finally gave up. I have ordered a new one and it should arrive in time to be fitted in time for a final cut of the year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,614 Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 I like the notice on the gate behind the mower... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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