Mowing ..

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by cs123

I happened across this youtube channel. A Canadian couple who repair small engines. Pretty interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIUaZKtTiP0

I've seen their videos popping up on my feed but haven't watched yet, looks like I'll have to.

[Interceptor]

Question for those here who maintain ther own gear, do you have any suggestions for larger B/C section riveted pulleys? A customer is after a few and my regular sources are unable to supply a couple of sizes

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

Question for those here who maintain ther own gear, do you have any suggestions for larger B/C section riveted pulleys? A customer is after a few and my regular sources are unable to supply a couple of sizes

What is the issue with the pulleys? I was sick ion buying new pulleys for my JD Ride on mower, so I drilled the rivets out and replaced them with small grade 8 bolts, replacement bearings were $4 from the local bearing shop, and JD was charging $45 for a new pulley each time the bearing needed replacing.

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by FTE217

Done the lawns again over the easter break - hopefully with autumn slowly turning up will decrease the fortnightly cuts.
Sure has been a busy summer the growth has been quicker than I can recall - anyone notice that ?

Grass is slowing down now, I’ve removed about one-third of my typical summer bulk from the front lawn. A relief!

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Grass is slowing down now, I’ve removed about one-third of my typical summer bulk from the front lawn. A relief!

I'm now in that golden period where the heat has disappeared, which makes it easier to for me to work in. While the grass has slowed, its still growing enough to continue my fortnightly services. And rather than having to plough through tall Kikuyu, I'm now just clipping back the top layer. I even did the majority of my run today using the Mulchmaster, so no bin/clipping's management.

And I say golden period because it's genuinely great to be working outdoors in Autumn, sunny days but not too hot, not too cold. It's also that period before all the leaves start dropping and making some of my jobs a two-step process of leaf removal and grass cutting.

[danzvtil]

I’m very much loving the milder weather, I’ve been on heart meds this summer which have reduced my heat tolerance to zero. Under normal circumstances I change what I am doing mid 30s, this year low 30s = dead.
I’m having a heart op in a month, need to take 3 weeks off. Looking forward to the holiday