I learned a few new tricks today

[LD1]

Thought I'd share a couple of things I learned today:thumbsup:

First has to do with my scag wildcat mower. Other ZTR's may be the same.

For awhile now, only every once in awhile, the drive motors would chatter. Like when going up a steep hill, they would both do it. Or when sideways on a slope and taking off pretty quick, the downhill side motor would chatter (under more load).

Well, today the drive belt let go. Fortunatally I had a spare. I put it on. Seemed kinda loose, but has a spring tensioner. I figured it was getting a little weak. So I looked at it....and there are multiple mounting holes for it. So I tightened it up, and chatter is gone:thumbsup:

So if you ZTR guys are getting a little chatter under load, check the tension of the belt.

 

[LD1]

Almost forgot the second thing:confused2:

When burning down brush or stumps, and you get to the point where it is just smoldering and not really burning the last bits up.....

A strategically placed mower deck blowing air on the coals works wonders to re-ignite the blaze:thumbsup:

Its hard to see...but it is flaming pretty good

 

[teg]

...strategically placed mower deck blowing air on the coals works wonders to re-ignite the blaze...

Leaf blower works great, too :thumbsup:

 

[LD1]

Leaf blower works great, too :thumbsup:

If I had one

My house is in a woods. So I dont worry too much about leaves. Theres no point in even trying:confused2: