Snoopy11 5,714 #101 Posted November 21, 2022 But @Handy Don... @Jeff-C175... what about the water under the deck... won't that cause rust as well? I mean, doesn't the underside of the deck have to be dried? That is what I don't like about the hose feature on my z355e... it doesn't dry and the water gets all in the blade pulley systems... etc... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #102 Posted November 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Even in one session my 48 builds clumps in 4 places. Low pressure zones is my presumption. Except at the chute, where the clippings are 'thrown' at the rear side and stick there. Yep, I can see that. If these things worked like magic, every mower would have one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #103 Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: what about the water under the deck I run mine for some time afterward then park in the sun. And, the majority of the water comes off with the blower afterward. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #104 Posted November 21, 2022 I thought this was funny. So... at 9:05 Walmart delivered my paint from the store. You know... the graphite wheel paint... Now... you guys tell me... does this LOOK like Duplicolor graphite wheel paint...??? Oh well, I guess the rims are going to be metallic silver after all... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #105 Posted November 21, 2022 Looks a bit light 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #106 Posted November 21, 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #107 Posted November 22, 2022 Parts... Wiring of the tractor in a nutshell... I will probably pull the machine out and wash it down when the hose isn't frozen... Don 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #108 Posted November 22, 2022 Got a new air filter on order... and 2 surprise items... you guys will have to wait and see what those items are... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #109 Posted November 22, 2022 This morning, I got the machine sanded, rinsed, and it is currently sitting out drying off. Amazing how much dirt and grime that got rinsed and scrubbed off... At some point, possibly later today, I will pull the tires off and coat the frame in Rustoleum high temp paint. Don 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #110 Posted November 22, 2022 The birds seem to approve! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #111 Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: The birds seem to approve! They all ran away when I asked them to help me clean it though!!! Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #112 Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) The only thing I wish I knew about this machine was if there is a release for the hydro units so the machine can actually roll... my arms are getting tired of picking up the back end to roll it around... EDIT: I know from my other hydro units, they have a 'dump valve' After reviewing the Eaton service manual... it would appear to me that my hydro units indeed have dump valves that disconnect the transmission from the pumps so the unit can be pushed without running. Now, how exactly to use that feature on these Eaton transmissions, I have no clue... Don Edited November 22, 2022 by Snoopy11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #113 Posted November 22, 2022 does ms or mr turkey have a bunker they hide in whenever thanksgiving is close? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #114 Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, The Freightliner Guy said: does ms or mr turkey have a bunker they hide in whenever thanksgiving is close? Their funny farm president pardoned them... Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #115 Posted November 22, 2022 Fumed the frame... and cooked dinner... Lil' bit of tractor porn... Zero rust on the machine at this point... Don 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #116 Posted November 22, 2022 If some real hungry dude showed up at your door, would you feed him? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #117 Posted November 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: If some real hungry dude showed up at your door, would you feed him? Um... yeah... a bowl of cereal... Don 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #118 Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) You didn't answer the question! It's a long drive so I have to know before I leave! (edit: composed while Snoop was also, my timing sux) Edited November 22, 2022 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #119 Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said: Um... yeah... a bowl of cereal... Don OK, well... I'm going to have to cancel our dinner date then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #120 Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: I'm going to have to cancel our dinner date then! Well... come to think about it... I do have lot's and lot's of farm fresh eggs... woudlchya be interested in those? Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #121 Posted November 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: farm fresh eggs. Sure! Breakfast for dinner is fine with me. Got any sausage? and maybe some pancakes? and whole wheat toast with orange marmalade? and maybe a steak as a 'side dish' ? And orange juice... but cranberry would be OK too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #122 Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) On 11/22/2022 at 5:35 PM, Jeff-C175 said: Sure! Breakfast for dinner is fine with me. Got any sausage? and maybe some pancakes? and whole wheat toast with orange marmalade? and maybe a steak as a 'side dish' ? And orange juice... but cranberry would be OK too. Maybe... we should just dine out... Don Edited November 24, 2022 by Snoopy11 typola 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #123 Posted November 24, 2022 Between last evening and this evening... Wiring is bossily clean... Don 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #124 Posted November 24, 2022 Putting the driveshaft back on the engine was not quite as hard as putting a mechanical fan back on a Ford Ranger engine... but for whatever reason... putting the driveshaft on this machine's engine was much more painful. I plan to retighten the bolts on the driveshaft 1 more time. Wiring-wise... this machine had very... VERY crappy grounding. Basically, 1 ground in front of frame grounded the whole machine. Now, this machine has ground to starter solenoid bolt (which also grounds other items)... and a ground to engine. New ground to chassis wire as well. I won't get much done on this machine tomorrow... going to spend some quality time with the family. I still have to repack idler pulley bearings, grease all the points on the machine, put the new belt on the deck, mount the deck, consolidate the wiring for the lighting system, and button up other odds and ends. Then, once my 2 surprise parts come, (should come by the weekend, but we shall see)... I will have to work on that. Don 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,657 #125 Posted November 25, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 9:18 PM, Snoopy11 said: what about the water under the deck... won't that cause rust as well? I mean, doesn't the underside of the deck have to be dried? That is what I don't like about the hose feature on my z355e... it doesn't dry and the water gets all in the blade pulley systems... etc It's important to remember that grass/vegetation etc is a high percentage of water. It's also a self forming matt of water retention. A grass sponge that's well stuck to the underside of the deck. Most folks just aren't going to take the time to remove and rinse and dry and remount the mowing deck every time they mow .. or .. ever. At all. I'd MUCH rather have the deck wet with mostly water for a few minutes than the sponge of grass holding moisture in there for hours or days. Perfect solution? No. Better than a constant sponge rust battle..? Snoop ya doing good on this mo-sheen. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
