Woods rm59 mower

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brianMO

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TYM T330 w/ lt300 loader
Just picked up a rm59. It is a bit rough but usable. Does anybody have one? Are these worth fixing up? The wheel shafts are totally wobbled out. Otherwise except for paint in very usable condition. A new belt was installed a couple of years ago. I have heard these will last a live time. Could somebody give me some instructions on maintaining, ajusting, and general mowing with this model. I am not acustomed to no wheels in the front. I guess I chain it up to prevent scalping as much as possible. Any feedback would be wonderful.

Brian
 
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I've used mine as a finish mower and occasional light brush. It was abused in a commerical op before I got it. The front skids were replaced with 6 in channel iron with a flat bar on the bottom. Other than the idler pully bearing being destroyed by puddled water, it was trouble free. Never replaced belts or blades. Easy to get parts. SteveV
 
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I've been using one of these as my only lawn mower sence April of 1977. First one lasted me over 20 years, Keeping up about 5 acers of grass and some custom work.

Yes chains control the front height. the dash 1 series belts do not last as long as they are manually adjusted tension. Abuse of tall grass or brush will cost you a belt!! this a finish mower!!

I grease the pto u-joints, wheels, and wheel shafts every time I hook up the deck and the blade spendels every twenty hours or so. this unit has treated me very well.

I wish you well

Gil
 
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Thanks for the information. It looks like I can get the wheels at my local TSC store. At $27 each that will not be so bad. Just need to sharpen the blades. Any special method used for sharpen the blades? Other then cosmetics it should last me a long, long time. I have been told that grease is my friend. This seems to be the answer for your 20yr stent for your first mower.

Brian
 
 

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