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  1. J

    Archive through April 05, 2012

    Christopher, At the risk suggesting what may already be obvious to you.... Once you do get the nut off, I recommend you use a little anti-seize compound prior to reassembly. I had been using and maintaining mowers for nearly two decades before I learned this secret from a very wise man...
  2. J

    Archive through January 24, 2010

    Todd, It sounds like you have everything under control. I doubt a low battery could cause the anti drift spring to break - more likely failed after 30 years of service. I don't know what kind of lube to use but I think I would want to give it something. Most starters probably don't...
  3. J

    Archive through January 23, 2010

    Todd, I know that an 11 volt battery will not start my 1250, but the starter would engage the flywheel and groan to a halt. What spring broke?
  4. J

    Archive through September 09, 2009

    Aaron, That quick attach system is a great idea. I'm sure that you will come up with another item or two put on the front of that loader.
  5. J

    Archive through November 27, 2009

    Marty G., Your tractor looks amazing. Thanks for hanging in there and figuring out how to post the pictures. I really like the appearance of your tire combination. I need to replace my factory tires before too long, what tires did you use? Thanks.
  6. J

    Archive through January 31, 2009

    Hi Everyone! Everett, I'm not sure if anyone answered your question about magnetic heaters. I have a 200 watt Zerostart "Super Heat Magnet". I haven't needed it lately, but when I've used it in the past, I just popped it on the center flat spot on the bottom of the hydro. Let it heat for...
  7. J

    Archive through October 05, 2008

    Kurt, WOW! Thank you for all of the images and the great write-up. That is an ambitious, well planned build with stunning results! Thanks for sharing the details; well done. Mike
  8. J

    Archive through September 02, 2008

    I didn't know there were any Elec-Trak people here but I thought someone with a diesel might disagree with the garden tractor definition.
  9. J

    Archive through April 18, 2008

    Brad, I've always used a standard lawn and garden battery in my 1250. They were always $19.99 but it seems like the last one might have cost more. A 2 or 3 year lifespan has always been pretty typical for mine. I never looked at trying to get a different/bigger battery under the seat.
  10. J

    Archive through June 19, 2007

    Yeah, I know... It's 59M, not M59. But you knew what I meant! J. Michael
  11. J

    Archive through June 19, 2007

    Marion F, I found springs in a similar condition when I bought an old M59. I located a suitable replacement at Tractor Supply Co. The part number is C-828 from Century Spring Corp, Los Angeles. The packaging describes it as 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 0.135" utility compression spring. The spring...
  12. J

    Archive through February 10, 2007

    The stock front rubber on Cub Cadets is generally pretty kind to turf but a pretty vague when pushing snow. I was trying to execute a turn while backing away from a snow pile, I noticed the steering was even more ineffective than usual. I turned my head to look forward as I eased the control...
  13. J

    Archive through February 06, 2007

    Wow! Thanks Digger - They must have kept on "improving" them because the mounting brackets look a bit different on all of those. Mike
  14. J

    Archive through February 06, 2007

    Digger, Do you have any more photos of the Sweepster on the QL? I have a Sweepster that looks more like the one in Roland's brochure [with the plastic brush cover and plastic chain guard] for my 1250. Mine is in rough shape and needs a couple of things to be useful. There is no lift...
  15. J

    Archive through December 02, 2006

    Norm, I believe www.cadplans.com has a couple different plans for logsplitters. Not sure if you'd need them; the mechanism itself is fairly straightforward. The real issue will be powering the ram. It wouldn't be too difficult to set up a hydraulic pump run off the PTO. It would be easier...
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