Docwheelhorse 2,660 #1 Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) Hello All, Check out the belt guard add on... Is it home made? Is it for the tiller (never saw a tiller setup like this...) What is it? Thanks!! P S. I looked closer and thought it MUST be a tiller drive. But I've been inflrmed below it's a vac / leaf blower drive, Cool... Edited November 14, 2021 by Docwheelhorse Added pics 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #2 Posted November 14, 2021 It is for a leaf collection system that uses the PTO. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #3 Posted November 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, lynnmor said: It is for a leaf collection system that uses the PTO. Huh.... Super cool and thanks! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #4 Posted November 14, 2021 The blower mounted behind the seat, not on the deck. Leaking axle seal on the right side! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #5 Posted November 14, 2021 The first 36" tillers for the horizontal crankshaft engines used similar belt guards but the 1967 models did not have running boards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #6 Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) That is part of the 7-2611 vac bagger system. I just made a belt guard for my DIY version of that system. Look at the attached PDF below. Mower Vacuum 42in 1972-74 7-2611 & Hose 7-2621.pdf Edited November 15, 2021 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #7 Posted November 15, 2021 My 314 had a different belt guard for it's blower My C161 and C175 have a similar one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #8 Posted November 15, 2021 23 hours ago, Handy Don said: The blower mounted behind the seat, not on the deck. Leaking axle seal on the right side! Is it a leaking axle seal or is it the "auto lube dispenser for ease of later hub removal kit..." 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #9 Posted November 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Docwheelhorse said: Is it a leaking axle seal or is it the "auto lube dispenser for ease of later hub removal kit..." LOL (and I can use a good laugh today, so thanks) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #10 Posted November 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: Is it a leaking axle seal or is it the "auto lube dispenser for ease of later hub removal kit..." That's a good one! Ya know, that easy hub removal thing made me think so tried using gear oil as a rust penetrate. It actually works on rusted bolts because it doesn't just dry up, drip off and it stays there. Put a drop on a rusted piece of metal and you will see the "creep" It doesn't work fast but it works (or at least it seems to) if you got the time. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #11 Posted November 15, 2021 Yes that is a good one! Maybe put some acetone in the tranny to make it "creepy"? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #12 Posted November 16, 2021 17 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: My 314 had a different belt guard for it's blower I'm curious- do you have to remove the right step to install the belt for the blower? I decided not to build mine on a 1986 416-8 because of the 3/4 rod that supports that particular body style footrest at the rear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #13 Posted November 16, 2021 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: I'm curious- do you have to remove the right step to install the belt for the blower? I decided not to build mine on a 1986 416-8 because of the 3/4 rod that supports that particular body style footrest at the rear. Strange but you didn't had to take off the footrest, but the wheel 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #14 Posted November 16, 2021 7 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: Strange but you didn't had to take off the footrest, but the wheel I just laid the belt on the ground and rolled the tractor over one side of the belt. Had to figure a simpler way if it broke. But getting it all laced up is a BEAR with the wheel in the way, and a 300/400/500 series fender is fixed too, so I see your point. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
