Gentlemen, start your mowers!

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks friend. Should be able to take you up on that here soon.

 

[KYsawman]

Why don't you use the rear striping bar?

I thought it was a striping bar but it bolts th the head and adjust the handle tilt. It is only round on the top open on the bottom with a tab on it. It looks strange.

 

[oologahan]

I thought it was a striping bar but it bolts th the head and adjust the handle tilt. It is only round on the top open on the bottom with a tab on it. It looks strange.

WOW, it sure does. That is really neat, I wonder if its factory? I bet is steady. If you have a john deere model number on it I might be able to find a manual for it if you don't already have one.

 

[Junior Samples]

I thought it was a striping bar but it bolts th the head and adjust the handle tilt. It is only round on the top open on the bottom with a tab on it. It looks strange.

It does now that you mention it. Funky.

 

[KYsawman]

There is a model tag on the back of the deck I will have to get a picture of it. It says 18 on the top of the deck but I figured that was the cut. The engine is a Briggs made in 1975. Still has points and under flywheel recoil.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Not nearly as old, but still green; I have a JD F925 w/a 3cyl Yanmar diesel. The fuel pump is leaking so i need t remove it and redo the seals at the fuel lines. Air intrusion causes a lot of problems.

 

[Junior Samples]

There is a model tag on the back of the deck I will have to get a picture of it. It says 18 on the top of the deck but I figured that was the cut. The engine is a Briggs made in 1975. Still has points and under flywheel recoil.

I have severial of those engines and spare recoils. But really what is the perpose of the bar in the back?

 

[oologahan]

I got this one about a year ago, second owner of it. 1975 model 18” cut.View attachment 114848View attachment 114849View attachment 114850

That was a 3hp B&S 92508 engine with 2-9/16" bore and a 1-3/4" stroke. The B&S mowers were 18", 20", and 21". The 21" mower had the 3-1/2 hp 110988 engine or the 110985 engine if it had the electric start option. The mowers offered with a Tecumseh engine were 19" and 21". The 19" had the 3 hp LAV30 Tecumseh engine and the 21" had the 3-1/2 hp LAV35 engine

 

[Junior Samples]

Not nearly as old, but still green; I have a JD F925 w/a 3cyl Yanmar diesel. The fuel pump is leaking so i need t remove it and redo the seals at the fuel lines. Air intrusion causes a lot of problems.

That's out of my league. How's it going on the air intrusions?

 

[sawfun]

That was a 3hp B&S 92508 engine with 2-9/16" bore and a 1-3/4" stroke. The B&S mowers were 18", 20", and 21". The 21" mower had the 3-1/2 hp 110988 engine or the 110985 engine if it had the electric start option. The mowers offered with a Tecumseh engine were 19" and 21". The 19" had the 3 hp LAV30 Tecumseh engine and the 21" had the 3-1/2 hp LAV35 engine

Memories, thanks. I remember the Whirlwind, Guardian, and Grassmaster Toro's fondly. I got a Toro 18" Sportlawn reel mower when I turned 12, it sure beat the push mower by a damn site. Mowing time was cut over 75%.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I had a Sears brand push reel mower when I was a kid. It cut quite nice, I used it on the flat parts of the yard with really fine grass. They are an excellent choice for an urban dweller with a postage stamp size yard.

 

[Junior Samples]

I had a Sears brand push reel mower when I was a kid. It cut quite nice, I used it on the flat parts of the yard with really fine grass. They are an excellent choice for an urban dweller with a postage stamp size yard.

I probably have it. For it came in our area. Its taken apart on the workbench looking for some parts. Was it red?

 

[Junior Samples]

I probably have it. For it came in our area. Its taken apart on the workbench looking for some parts. Was it red?

I also have a few REOs so the Craftsman doesn't get lonely 1948 -49 Lawn boy

 

[Junior Samples]

Here is the other half. I have a collection of old Sears and Roebuck. They still run after 60 plus years.

 

[sixonetonoffun]

Mowed with this last summer. Well everywhere it fit that is.

Still a ways to go before spring here. But expect to have it out again when it does.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I probably have it. For it came in our area. Its taken apart on the workbench looking for some parts. Was it red?

Actually, mine was gray (now mostly rust) and it's in my mom's barn. I got the Tecumseh un-powered Lawn Girl out today to get it going for the year. Tecumsehs don't like to start easily the first time of the season, they like to flood or starve. I usually give them a little help with brake cleaner, seems like running on brake cleaner for a minute or so gets everything loosened up and working properly. I 'spose this is the International Harvester way to start, which makes sense given that LB used to sell mowers to them.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Got around to messing with a somewhat incomplete (missing one wheel, deadman handle, shroud decals) Murray M20300 20" push mower I got for cheap awhile back. It starts and runs ok but not very smooth, probably has fossilized gas in it. It's a 2016 model with B&S OHV engine, 300E I think. In any event it is identical to the one shown on the Walmart website. Anyhow, I go to looking for the model-type-code info and it is nowhere to be found. According to the Briggs site, this info should be located on a metal plate between the air filter housing and valve cover. The plate is there but completely blank and smooth, no stamping, printing, or indication that a sticker was ever there. Any ideas on how I can identify this engine? Best as I can tell, it is an 08P502 series. I sent B&S an e-mail about it, hopefully they will respond soon.

 

[Junior Samples]

To new for my books. But yea I think 300 series o8p5. I believe made on monday or friday. LOL. Wait and see if B S gets back to ya. When you get a chance measurer the wheel and bushing. Got lots of spares if you need one.

 

[KYsawman]

Got around to messing with a somewhat incomplete (missing one wheel, deadman handle, shroud decals) Murray M20300 20" push mower I got for cheap awhile back. It starts and runs ok but not very smooth, probably has fossilized gas in it. It's a 2016 model with B&S OHV engine, 300E I think. In any event it is identical to the one shown on the Walmart website. Anyhow, I go to looking for the model-type-code info and it is nowhere to be found. According to the Briggs site, this info should be located on a metal plate between the air filter housing and valve cover. The plate is there but completely blank and smooth, no stamping, printing, or indication that a sticker was ever there. Any ideas on how I can identify this engine? Best as I can tell, it is an 08P502 series. I sent B&S an e-mail about it, hopefully they will respond soon.

I have one for parts if you want it.

 

[oologahan]

Had the twins out today to mow and till