Fergus 62 #1 Posted February 3, 2022 Hey guys. Some of you may have seen my request for a 212-5 deck for my machine. In searching, I saw this inaccurately described (as being in good condition) 212-5 on eBay and I talked the guy down from £550 to £200 by pointing out some major faults just from the photos. When I turned up to buy it, I pointed out some more and got given it! It's a bit of a basket case but I will be able to make a good machine out of my two. The deck will need some repairs but that shouldn't be much of a problem. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2 Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) Quote The deck will need some repairs HA! Understatement of the week! That's a bit knackered! What's may be even weirder is the fact that he still had the cover piece laying around! That didn't happen just yesterday... Edited February 3, 2022 by Jeff-C175 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergus 62 #3 Posted February 3, 2022 It's not pretty is it? What should it look like? Should it hinge? Should I weld it on? Ferg 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #4 Posted February 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: This could not have just 'happened' by itself, had to be intentional! I wonder if he was trying to make an 'edger' out of it and cut that off to expose the spinning blade? What's may be even weirder is the fact that he still had the cutoff piece laying around! That didn't happen just yesterday... I might be on the wrong path, Jeff... but could it be a mulching cover? Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #5 Posted February 3, 2022 @Fergus By the way to Redsquare!!! Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #6 Posted February 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: a mulching cover? I think it is... and @Fergus probably hinged. I was looking at that wrongly I believe. I thought the discharge was on the OTHER side and that the PO had cut this off with a hacksaw. Now I see that it IS the discharge side, but it is a 'recycler' deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #7 Posted February 3, 2022 Just now, Jeff-C175 said: I think it is... and @Fergus probably hinged. I was looking at that wrongly I believe. I thought the discharge was on the OTHER side and that the PO had cut this off with a hacksaw. Now I see that it IS the discharge side, but it is a 'recycler' deck. Yes sir, I thought the same thing originally. Anyway, it DOES look pretty hacked up... Definitely Needs a good bit of work. Maybe an investment in some thick sheet metal to repair where it is all bent and broken... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #8 Posted February 3, 2022 If it was me, I would cut everything straight there at the edge of the hole, and either leave it open like it is, or buy one of these... Don 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #9 Posted February 3, 2022 Asking price was 500…and you were able to whittle it down to free?? You must be the best negotiator/ haggler ever!! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #10 Posted February 3, 2022 Just now, Sparky said: Asking price was 500…and you were able to whittle it down to free?? You must be the best negotiator/ haggler ever!! The Stevebo of Europe maybe????? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted February 3, 2022 Yup, even if it needs work the price was right. Take your time and enjoy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #12 Posted February 3, 2022 1 minute ago, roadapples said: the price was right What price...? Not 1 single Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #13 Posted February 3, 2022 39 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: What price...? Not 1 single Don Not one single two pennies? Nice score @Fergus! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #14 Posted February 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Not one single two pennies? 10 in binary! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #15 Posted February 3, 2022 Meh... depends on how you... ehem... (throat clearing) look at it... Aye Jeff...? "Sometimes you must look beyond what you see..." Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #16 Posted February 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: look at it... Aye Jeff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergus 62 #17 Posted February 4, 2022 The weekend is here. The diary has been cleared. It's time to investigate what I've bought been given! Saturday morning is judgement day. I'll try not to cut my feet off! Ferg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergus 62 #19 Posted May 2, 2022 Pulley rebuild 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergus 62 #20 Posted May 2, 2022 Deck repairs underway 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergus 62 #21 Posted May 2, 2022 Deck repaired back to one piece 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergus 62 #22 Posted May 2, 2022 Happy little tractor is mowing again! New blades, belts and bearings were fitted 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
