em14
Platinum Member
I have used a 10 ft Howse for several years now. The problems that I have had has been the lack of good Venting of those gear boxes which I think I have solved by replacing the OEM vent plugs with a 5/16" vent hole drilled thru a water pipe filler plug and the insertion of a Cotter pin to keep out the large dust and trash. This was a recomemdation in the manual! The stock vents did not work well causing the seals to blow out. The other major problem has been just working with the drive train to the outside gear boxes. Mine is used to cut approximately 150 acres 3 to four times a year and it is used hard. It was a heck of a lot cheaper than the big names though at least 1/2 their cost! I'm not complaining but just explaining my experience with the cutter. Be sure to keep it greased and those gear boxes cared for … that is very important!
Leo
Leo