I acquired an old brush mower that runs great but there are no model numbers or spec stickers. The blade belt is missing and I have no idea what the replacement belt should be. I have no manual for the machine either. It looks very little like the new DR mowers other than general features. Does anyone have some thoughts on how I should proceed. This appears to be a 12-15 year old machine or maybe more. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Bachtold was one of the brush mower manufacturers. Does your unit look like the one in this recall?
Bachtold Brothers Inc. Recall of Brush Cutters
Can you post a photo of it?
Yup, I have one about that old. It's made by DR but looks a lot like the one posted by 2manyrocks. In fact I used it just 3 days ago. Still runs great and never had a problem with it. As you said, it looks nothing like the newer, fancy models that they sell nowadays, only 1 forward speed and no reverse, spoked metal wheels. It has a Briggs industrial engine that has started on the second or third pull for about 15 years.
There are 2 belts, a longer one that drives the blade and a shorter one that drives the wheels. The machine isn't at the house at the moment so I can't give you the sizes but I'll hunt for the manual tomorrow if you need the information. Let me know.
Yup, I have one about that old. It's made by DR but looks a lot like the one posted by 2manyrocks. In fact I used it just 3 days ago. Still runs great and never had a problem with it. As you said, it looks nothing like the newer, fancy models that they sell nowadays, only 1 forward speed and no reverse, spoked metal wheels. It has a Briggs industrial engine that has started on the second or third pull for about 15 years.
There are 2 belts, a longer one that drives the blade and a shorter one that drives the wheels. The machine isn't at the house at the moment so I can't give you the sizes but I'll hunt for the manual tomorrow if you need the information. Let me know.