devongarver
Member
Hey guys,
I just bought a new Brush Hog from TSC over the weekend. I managed to get a brand new one instead of the leftovers from last year that set out in the rain and snow all season lol. I intend on hooking it up when i get home today from work. I was reading the manual though, and it says that i need to fill the gearbox with oil before using it. I would have thought it came filled from the factory, is this normal? I'm picking up some gear oil on the way home just in case.
Also, on the tail wheel the zerk fitting didnt have a ball bearing in the center like most do, it was just an open hole. So I pulled it, realized it was a press in fitting, and drilled a hole and tapped it for an 1/8" NPT fitting and put it in. Then I realized there is no bearing pack or anything on the top or bottom of the shaft to hold the grease in anyways...anyone have a solution for this or will it be OK? I would think it will rub against the metal and wear grooves in it not to mention rust as the grease wears off.
Aside from that, the thing seems pretty solidly built. I will let you know how it performs after tonight:thumbsup:
I just bought a new Brush Hog from TSC over the weekend. I managed to get a brand new one instead of the leftovers from last year that set out in the rain and snow all season lol. I intend on hooking it up when i get home today from work. I was reading the manual though, and it says that i need to fill the gearbox with oil before using it. I would have thought it came filled from the factory, is this normal? I'm picking up some gear oil on the way home just in case.
Also, on the tail wheel the zerk fitting didnt have a ball bearing in the center like most do, it was just an open hole. So I pulled it, realized it was a press in fitting, and drilled a hole and tapped it for an 1/8" NPT fitting and put it in. Then I realized there is no bearing pack or anything on the top or bottom of the shaft to hold the grease in anyways...anyone have a solution for this or will it be OK? I would think it will rub against the metal and wear grooves in it not to mention rust as the grease wears off.
Aside from that, the thing seems pretty solidly built. I will let you know how it performs after tonight:thumbsup: