WHX?? 48,765 #51 Posted March 26, 2020 I dump the clutch in high on mine WOT I can get some nice air under the fronts! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #52 Posted March 26, 2020 Just wait until you look underneath and see the belt system. That will sure make you scratch your head. I would hate to try and replace any of those belts ( knock wood ). I was going to sharpen the blades on it but never got around to it. Might be something you want to do. Other then that I cant think of anything it needs. Look forward to the videos ! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #53 Posted March 26, 2020 Yup getting on gravity is your friend and getting off it’s your enemy. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #54 Posted March 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, squonk said: Yup getting on gravity is your friend and getting off it’s your enemy. Have someone pluck you off with Elvis 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #55 Posted March 26, 2020 The getting off videos are an absolute must. 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #56 Posted March 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Stormin said: The getting off videos are an absolute must. Ummmmmm that didnt sound right. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #57 Posted March 27, 2020 14 hours ago, Stormin said: The getting off videos are an absolute must. Dismounting! 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #58 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) My new switch came for Baby Skonk so after a rewire job and a new switch The Briggs 8 fires to life and even shuts off now. Here's a crappy video of my first drive. It's a bit short and I got my fat finger in it but it's a real chore driving one of these whilst filming. Listen close. You may be able to hear me "Speed Shifting" ! @D_Mac Edited March 27, 2020 by squonk 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #59 Posted March 27, 2020 WooooHoooo. Success. Purrs like a kitten dosnt it? Glad you got the key working as it should. The other thing that sorta bugged me was the spark plug wire seems awful long. You should always have that little wagon in tow when ever you are taking it out for a drive !! 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #60 Posted April 29, 2020 I got the REO out Sunday and mowed the back yard. I just took some picks because I still want to check / sharpen the blades and lube the deck and front steering before videos. OH!, and I was able to move the seat back one notch...about 1 1/2"...makes a big difference. These are before I moved the seat back. BTW, it does a real nice cut on the lawn. I like it. This is me admiring the look of the fresh cut lawn. 3 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #61 Posted April 29, 2020 I love that thing. Its good to see you are using it for what it was made for. I never mowed with it. Just used it as a sidewalk cruiser ! So glad you are enjoying it. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #62 Posted April 30, 2020 I could tell it was not used for mowing, the 1st time I tried to engage the blades, she quit. On Sunday, I let her warm up real good and then slowly engaged the blades. She started out very slow and then was OK...kind of like me getting out of bed in the morning. I'm going to give the deck and gears a good lube and sharpen the blades. That should take care of things. Other then that, she is in excellent shape. Thanks @D_Mac 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #63 Posted April 30, 2020 Yeah I had told you I didnt do anything with the blades or deck. I had the tranny fixed and rebuilt the carb... changed oil and new fuel lines. Rubbed it down with linseed oil. What are your plans for it if any? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #64 Posted April 30, 2020 Actually, I plan to lose a little weight so I don't hurt her and just want to mow the yard with her. I get a lot of thumbs up from the people driving up and down my street when I mow with the 702. This little horse could double the thumbs up. My yard takes about 15 to 20 minutes to mow...so she will have it pretty easy. @D_Mac The videos will show how small my yard is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #65 Posted April 30, 2020 I dont think there is a weight limit listed in the manual so you are good. Pretty sure I was larger then you I was 6'5 345 lbs when I got it. I was riding it then. And yes that was after the tranny was fixed. I never got to ride it before it broke so it wasnt do to my weight !!! After my surgeries and radiation and everything I dropped to 265 lbs. Hardest thing about that little REO is that it sits so low to the ground, like a go-cart. The Work Horse that @squonk got the seat sat a good 6 inches or so higher. Much easier to get on and off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #66 Posted April 30, 2020 @D_Mac I am looking at raising the seat up about the width of a 2 x 4. I think I can do that without drilling any holes. That would make the right difference. I did figure out a way to get up out of the horse without looking like it is my 1st time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #67 Posted April 30, 2020 I sat on it whilst it was in my shop. Took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to get off of it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #68 Posted May 1, 2020 Well, I lifted up the front and had at the mower deck. Sharpened the blades, they were not bad at all. Lubed the spindles and gears and oiled what ever I could see that moved...including the steering linkage. She steers real nice now. Maybe a video of the front yard mowing tomorrow. 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #69 Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) On 5/1/2020 at 5:50 PM, stevasaurus said: Well, I lifted up the front and had at the mower deck. Sharpened the blades, they were not bad at all. Lubed the spindles and gears and oiled what ever I could see that moved...including the steering linkage. She steers real nice now. Maybe a video of the front yard mowing tomorrow. My. What a nice clean driveway you have! Dangerous leaving a loaded grease gun laying around! Edited May 10, 2020 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
