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    Parallel or perpendicular blade orientation when mounting 3 blades to a mower deck?

    from mower blade position to valve stems and tires in under 2 posts
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    Parallel or perpendicular blade orientation when mounting 3 blades to a mower deck?

    As previously stated , some decks are manufactured to be more compact. Timing of the blades is important on these to prevent them from coming in contact with each other, the result of that can be very expensive. These decks have "cogged" belts that allow you to set the blades "timing" to prevent...
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    Mold and grass buildup on mower deck underside

    Nothing you apply will stop the grass from building up. If you have no choice other than to cut wet, cut high, then recut. Better for the grass and your mower. I own a steiner and have an area that would lay wet all year if not mown. What I do is , cut high , use my garden hose to wash the...
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    King kutter tiller loud banging

    Have you any photos of the PTO after cutting down. What are the chances the alignment is off enough that the universals are binding when down to tilling depth.
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    mine are first hand experiences., Things that actually happened while I was a field service mechanic. They're clean stories , just comical.
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    Retractable (electrical) Extension Cord Suggestions?

    With out getting into the construction of the cord , the longer the run , over 50ft., a larger conductor is needed to account for the resistance created in the line itself. So, an extension cord or reel over 50ft. may need a 10ga. conductor rather than a 12ga. to carry the 20 amp load. It...
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    Taking my Kioti on the road - what are your must-take tools and supplies?

    I have gotten to the age where I've started taking the dreaded cell phone, and a means of keeping the damn thing charged as well. and telling my wife and son where I should be found if they get concerned or there is no cell service. Actually I wish they'd take the hint and bring road snacks or...
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    are you sure you would like to hear my experience with working women? I don't want to clutter up the forum off topic
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    someone asked , I answered . Not out of context. At least I wasn't talking about something off topic.
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    I could tell some tales of real working women I have known in the past both good (funny) and bad (also funny)
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    heavier construction and designed for the length of the shaft to handle or head
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    That may be so , but it can be fun getting them back to clean and sweet smelling
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    the finer teeth are also designed to allow for a shorter stroke in limited space conditions.
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    to allow for stretch and seating. It should also be pointed out the importance of having a clean seating surface when tightening and torqueing
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    I keep breaking 1/2 ratchets on my lug nuts.

    I try to buy wright tools when possible , made in the U.S. and they were the manufacture for Mac, Snap on and Cornilus (pardon the spelling)
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