Greentored 3,201 #6576 Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Scott, does the belt stop without the guard? I assume you’ve got fingers in place for friction? It actually stops excellent with the additional idler, with very little travel. I have a couple 'get by' guides up front and at the trans, but if I push the clutch too far, it will sometimes throw the belt. I do plan to fab up a guard when she comes apart over the winter for paint. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #6577 Posted September 14, 2020 Who needs a lawn vac when you have an Onan?? Grass was unusually dry this weekend, and I couldn't go 10 feet before the screen was loaded up again lol! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #6578 Posted September 14, 2020 7 hours ago, pullstart said: I bet the guys couldn't wait to get out of that formal attire and get into something comfortable. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,791 #6579 Posted September 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, lynnmor said: I bet the guys couldn't wait to get out of that formal attire and get into something comfortable. Yep, that was the groom I shot with. He HAD a brand new suit on at the alter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #6580 Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Husband cleared our side walk of some horses and took them to the stables today! Shifted them around so they would fit. It’s a bit tight! They will stay warm this way! Lol.. Later Tomorrow husband is going to drain fuel for the winter! Edited September 14, 2020 by Jennifer 2 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,580 #6581 Posted September 14, 2020 lane ranger, liked your input on rebuilt pulleys, something that i have been doing now , at every opportunity , is to upgrade those bearings , by popping off the seals , with small pocket screwdriver , i like the hard rubber seals , they pop off intact , and easily snap back in place. clean out the grease and refill with LUCAS RED N TACKY GREASE, with a 550 drop temp those bearings will stay nice and quiet. i also look for pulley bearings that are usually bigger , also adding to life. its an amazing change to have a very solid ,smooth and quiet bearing. did that on all my my mower decks , and on the added idler pulley i installed on the unsupported back of deck area, stopping belt bounce. also did it on my PTO MULE BELT DRIVE, those bearings get hot , the lucas grease keeps them quiet and smooth, keeping the horse alive , pete 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #6582 Posted September 15, 2020 Grease job and a fluids change on my old reliable plow-horse today. Almost the fall equinox people... time to think about getting ready for the dreaded four letter S word. 8 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,274 #6583 Posted September 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: four letter S word Saab. Saco. Said. Sake. Sand. Sane. Sank. Sans. Safe. Save. Saps. Sawn. Saws. Scan. Scat. Scam. Scot. Scam. Scow. Sect. Seem. Self. Seal. Seen. Seep. Seer. Sees. Sego. 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #6584 Posted September 15, 2020 Seems you missed the two I was thinking! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #6585 Posted September 16, 2020 SNOW? Bring it on!!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #6586 Posted September 16, 2020 On 9/14/2020 at 11:04 AM, chip61 said: Who needs a lawn vac when you have an Onan?? Grass was unusually dry this weekend, and I couldn't go 10 feet before the screen was loaded up again lol! whew - with an Onan it can be especially tough this time of year when it is dry and the leaves begin to fall some areas I will need to stop after each pass to clear leaves and grass throttle down - disengage PTO - clear debris - throttle up and engage PTO rinse - lather - repeat lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,274 #6587 Posted September 16, 2020 7 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: SNOW? Bring it on!!! hey. Hey. HEY. !!!! You jess' take easy there mister...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #6588 Posted September 16, 2020 Here's digging the... mother of necessity thing! 8 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,354 #6589 Posted September 16, 2020 36 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Here's digging the... mother of necessity thing! Hydro lift and forks to move pallets around? Wonder how much weight it could lift? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,274 #6590 Posted September 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, cafoose said: Hydro lift and forks to move pallets around? Wonder how much weight it could lift? I'm thinking 200 lb plus...? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #6591 Posted September 16, 2020 Not trying to establish any records here. Just, every little bit helps extend the life of my old, over worked back. 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #6592 Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: Not trying to establish any records here. Just, every little bit helps extend the life of my old, over worked back. Amen on the back thing and don’t forget ankles, elbows, shoulders, knees ........... 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #6593 Posted September 16, 2020 Craig that’s Genius ... ! Working smarter and not harder 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,274 #6594 Posted September 16, 2020 I've told people for many many years There's a fine line between laziness and efficiency and I ride right on that line. I use it as a joke but at the same time I'm completely serious..... 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #6595 Posted September 16, 2020 Freakin sweet idea!! @AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,580 #6596 Posted September 16, 2020 lane ranger, liked your input on rebuilt pulleys, something that i have been doing now , at every opportunity , is to upgrade those bearings , by popping off the seals , with small pocket screwdriver , i like the hard rubber seals , they pop off intact , and easily snap back in place. clean out the grease and refill with LUCAS RED N TACKY GREASE, with a 550 drop temp those bearings will stay nice and quiet. i also look for pulley bearings that are usually bigger , also adding to life. its an amazing change to have a very solid ,smooth and quiet bearing. did that on all my my mower decks , and on the added idler pulley i installed on the unsupported back of deck area, stopping belt bounce. also did it on my PTO MULE BELT DRIVE, those bearings get hot , the lucas grease keeps them quiet and smooth, keeping the horse alive , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,580 #6597 Posted September 16, 2020 just added the a set of led 4" tail lights to the , 91-312-8, now all 3 horses have them, walmart # C 12544R, nice and bright for my roadside trimming.vinyl tubed all wiring to eliminate any possible chafing areas, also found a starting gas tank drip , picked up a new grommet , used dielectric grease as the slide helper , actually found some leaves in the tank , so a thorough clean and flush . my next issue is to quiet down the mower deck bounce noise.going to replace the ,spacer bushings with teflon washers , for a firmer/ smoother hold of the deck .the lift frame set up is just too sloppy , basically tightening up all movement areas , the teflon washers and lube should make a quiet change. that is what i did today and i am going to do , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #6598 Posted September 16, 2020 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I've told people for many many years There's a fine line between laziness and efficiency and I ride right on that line. I use it as a joke but at the same time I'm completely serious..... My mom use to say to me "Give the hardest job to the laziest person, and they will find the easiest way to do it" 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,350 #6599 Posted September 16, 2020 8 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Just, every little bit helps extend the life of my old, over worked back. You're not even old yet. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,791 #6600 Posted September 17, 2020 20 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I've told people for many many years There's a fine line between laziness and efficiency and I ride right on that line. I use it as a joke but at the same time I'm completely serious..... Yep... My last boss at a real day job told me “if you want to find an easy way to do something, hire a lazy guy.” I guess that was me he was talking about? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites