Ken B 3,164 #1 Posted October 7, 2014 Most of you already know I got this 417 via a trade with my brother... I spent a few hrs. cleaning and detailing it, now that its all clean I guess its time to get it dirty! I trailer a trailer down to my Dadfs house to mow his lawn which I will do tomm. I wish the grass would stop growing. Today I adjusted the governor so its a little more sensitive and adjusted the throttle cable and throttle stop. I put a tach on it because the throotle response seemed a little soft, it was only reaching 3000 rpm's. Much better now! Here are a few pics, one next to my other 417 with forward swept... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #2 Posted October 7, 2014 Loving those machines Ken !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #3 Posted October 7, 2014 Looks flawless and I agree the grass needs to stop growing and it needs to start snowing. Its nice how brothers can trade like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #4 Posted October 7, 2014 Great looking tractor ,looks like new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelie horse 90 #5 Posted October 7, 2014 Vary nice looking tractors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #6 Posted October 7, 2014 Ken. Your stuff is always..Top notch. Good pics to. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,652 #7 Posted October 7, 2014 Wow that is a nice 417, I'm getting ready to knock the dust off mine, cause it has the pretty much permanently mounted 2 stage blower on it. Yours is sweet . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #8 Posted October 7, 2014 Glad you got the governor sorted out. Wish I had a tach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #10 Posted October 7, 2014 I would never mow if mine looked that good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayvonmansouri 10 #11 Posted October 7, 2014 Nice horses! What RPM's is it reaching now that you've adjusted the governor? Also do those ribbed tires limit the grass smashing prior to entering the mower deck resulting in a cleaner finish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #12 Posted October 7, 2014 Nice horses! What RPM's is it reaching now that you've adjusted the governor? Also do those ribbed tires limit the grass smashing prior to entering the mower deck resulting in a cleaner finish? Adjusting the throttle stop and cable is what got me back to 3600 rpm. The tri ribs stink for cutting grass IMO. The front of the deck is now a little bit higher which cause's more grass clippings to get sucked into the blower screen and the cut is a little uneven when you make turns.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #13 Posted October 7, 2014 I would never mow if mine looked that good. Isn't that the truth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #14 Posted October 8, 2014 Sure wish my 417A looked that good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #15 Posted October 9, 2014 I like that .. You did yourself and RS proud 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #16 Posted October 10, 2014 Let me know when you're letting one of those go for $900. I get first dibs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #17 Posted October 10, 2014 Let me know when you're letting one of those go for $900. I get first dibs. You got it Butch, I love repeat customers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
