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| 04:01.20 | programmerq | so, I've got a big enough yard that a riding lawn mower isn't out of the question. there's a used one for $600.00. it seems like a used mower could cause me a whole lot of trouble though. Poulan 38" deck, 14.5 hp OHV Briggs and Stratton motor, model 27149. |
| 04:01.43 | programmerq | googling the model suggests that it was likely purchased in 2002 or 2003 |
| 04:02.02 | programmerq | the description lists the new parts the mower has, similar to how a post for an old used car would read. |
| 04:03.03 | RyanE | I bought mine 10 years ago used from a neighbor. For $600. |
| 04:03.36 | RyanE | I've replaced the clutch engagement switch and the clutch, both at the same time, last year. |
| 04:03.46 | RyanE | And replaced the belts, the mower belt 3 times. |
| 04:04.03 | RyanE | and a fuel filter, and the steering shaft with cog. |
| 04:04.15 | RyanE | but other than that, nothing but gas and oil. :) |
| 04:04.20 | programmerq | maybe I should watch some riding mower maintenance videos so I can feel a little more confident when I go to look at it before buying. |
| 04:04.37 | RyanE | Is it a variable clutch? i.e. glides to change speeds? |
| 04:05.09 | programmerq | looks up the manual for it |
| 04:05.11 | RyanE | the clutch I replaced, BTW, was the 'accessory' clutch. |
| 04:05.25 | RyanE | not the drive transmission, which is a fluid variable-speed clutch. |
| 04:07.21 | RyanE | Mine's a Husqvarna LTH130. |
| 04:07.40 | programmerq | the manual doesn't seem to mention it |
| 04:08.07 | RyanE | What model is it? |
| 04:08.46 | programmerq | Poulan 27149 |
| 04:09.04 | programmerq | looks like it is a sears brand |
| 04:09.57 | RyanE | doesn't look like a hydraulic automatic. |
| 04:10.07 | RyanE | b/c the ground speeds are listed in 6 increments, plus reverse. |
| 04:10.35 | RyanE | that said, it could just be detantes in the speed lever |
| 04:11.44 | programmerq | detantes? |
| 04:12.14 | RyanE | probably spelling it wrong, places where the lever would stop. |
| 04:13.39 | RyanE | is it a 27149, or a 271491? |
| 04:13.56 | programmerq | the person selling it said 27149 |
| 04:14.41 | RyanE | according to the Grounds Maintenance Equipment Blue Book, it's a gear transmission. |
| 04:16.35 | programmerq | is that good or bad? |
| 04:17.50 | RyanE | I think it just 'is'. :| |
| 04:18.29 | RyanE | If you have the actual parts manual, it usually lists who the OEM transaxle / transmission is from, and their part number. |
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| 05:46.19 | TodPunk | programmerq: if you've done more than basic car maintenance, like you have replaced an alternator or something, you can likely handle riding mower maintenance, /especially/ on older models |
| 06:25.09 | RyanE | even on newer models, it's not all that complicated. |
| 06:25.29 | RyanE | i.e. the ones that do differential drive are just *2* hydraulic transmissions, one for each back wheel. |
| 06:26.20 | RyanE | that's why they're so pricey. They have 2 of the most expensive single part, plus a larger engine to be able to drive both of them faster than on a 'traditional' rider... |
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| 20:58.50 | programmerq | I've never really done car maintenance. |
| 21:07.04 | RyanE | nowadays, you just type 'replace accessory clutch (mower model number)', watch the video, order the part, then do it. |
| 21:29.30 | keldwud | assuming you have access to decent tool |
| 21:29.32 | keldwud | *tools |
| 21:30.20 | keldwud | and are prepared to take twice as long as a mechanic would take, so you also have to account for having the free time available. then you also need to have a backup plan in case it doesn't go as planned. |
| 21:46.59 | programmerq | I have neighbors that do work on cars that would probably lend me a hand on any project I need to borrow tools for |
| 21:47.11 | programmerq | and the backup plan is to pay someone to mow while it's down. |
| 21:47.22 | programmerq | I have freetime, it's just motivation that might be a problem. |
| 22:03.26 | keldwud | anybody interested in playing downtown tonight? there is so much I can do without the kid! |
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