Recent content by Brewsky

Gentlemen, thanks for the replies. You confirmed my best recollection as to the shaft not having the cross bore and I wanted to have the extension, adapter or O/R clutch with me when I travel back to my camp. Some of the pin on extensions are a little longer than the adapters with the spring...

Although not involving mowing, a few years ago my wife was fussing with flowers along the woodline about 50 yards from the house when the screaming started. By the time I reached her she was dancing over the nest with the critters surrounding her and getting into her clothes. I spent the next...

An unusual question: Is the PTO shaft end cross bored so as to add a pin-on type extender/adapter? My tractor is about two hours away and in preparation for my next trip to camp I was deciding on a type of adapter to make up for the added length for the Pat's quick hitch. Thanks

A "for what it's worth" comment: although the T1-11 is apparently already up, be aware of porcupines and that siding! No one told me they love to eat the stuff! I had T1-11 as a 4 ft wainscot on an equipment barn and they literally ate almost a third of it! I'm now tearing off what is...

B CTN, For what it is worth and perhaps confirming some of the others' comments, I have had the BX52 for about 18 months. I connected directly to the 3 point arms so I can't comment on the quick hitch problem and I also did a lot of head scratching on the chute assembly. I can only suggest...

So as to put a bow on this discussion, I have satisfied myself that I have performed the evaluation of the correct sequence of engaging and testing the mower and driveline with the same resulting grinding of the mid PTO. All other functions of the tractor appear to work correctly and I removed...

I carefully went through the op manual steps again with the same results. Dave M, I will conduct your test tomorrow if possible. I should note that I can turn the mower and drive shaft (not connected to PTO) by hand with what I believe is the typical resistance from the gearbox and belts and...

Coldsteelva, I followed the steps you outlined hoping to solve the mystery, but with no luck. Still unable to engage the mid PTO. I guess I will have to locate a MF dealer who will have a conversation with me to determine if I have to haul the tractor to their shop. Thanks for taking the time...

Thanks for the thoughts and observations offered on the 1710 PTO operation. I believe I have observed and tried the suggestions. The curious fact is that I can engage the rear PTO without an issue, the mid PTO will engage with no load (in correct sequence and I can rotate the mower gear box by...

I learned from a previous post that without a foot clutch to engage the PTO you just move the "clutch" lever and hang on while it engages. I really never got used to the slam (at idle), but it has worked. I recently wanted to try the MMM again and after rigging it up tried to engage it. The...

Thanks John0829, I have found a Mott flail to be very close. I'm going to try to order one from the vendor Tinhack suggested for comparison next week and will advise the results.

Good point as to my location-thanks. I'm in W Central PA. I tracked down some U.K. sources as well, but the specs were not quite a match. I'll check on your suggested source. Thanks again

I picked up a decent, but old, Kverneland FL150 flail mower. After the usual amount of TLC, I have been able to use with good results in areas I would like a better cut than with the bush hog. Inspecting it after use today I found a couple flails (Y type) missing. Not surprisingly, I have not...

Like many other members, I am faced with a soft pond edge and some steep banks. I have tried the brush mower and the hand held weed cutter resulting in a severe case of pucker factor and exhaustion, respectively. I happened upon an ad for the custom "franken-sickle" in the first photo. I was...

Hello gentlemen (and ladies, I've noted), My wife and I retired about six years ago and acquired about 130 acres in the central PA mountains intended to be subdivided for our retirement and children's homes. Not surprisingly, the military and jobs took the kids out of the area. That's why I am...