Recent content by Paul in TN

Weeds are nature’s way of improving the soil. If you have more time than money let the weeds grow but mow the seed tops to reduce spreading. Mow high. Adding annual rye grass helps. As does light tilling.

All good stuff and I would add when you’re done using the machine put a little RV antifreeze in soap dispenser and run it through the pump and lines. We stop using it and before you know it it’s winter. Also remember to let run out of gas to leave the carburetor dry.

Rear engine Zero Turn mowers are safer on slopes and near water. You control the front wheels to prevent sliding.

It’s essential for flora ……. and it stabilizes the troposphere.

With your budget and if you’re handy with tools a smaller JD rider will last you a good long time. Proper maintenance on a new machine is the way to go.

In the last three years I have run nothing but ethanol free gas in my grass cutters and reduced consumption by about 10%. So the price difference is not there, at least for me.

Save it for starting burn piles.

My father ran diesels through Wyoming back in 1940s and used gasoline as a winter additive to prevent jelling. About a gallon per 100 gallon of diesel. The gas today has no ethyl lead which lubricates and has extra cleaning chemicals that can destroy the fuel pumps and injection system.

These trucks were popular in the 90s because you could buy them cheap. But they have problems. Dash gauges and lights lose continuity. Heater duct let’s outside air in. And the DT 466 engine is expensive to maintain. It has a super high pressure fuel pump that cause hard starting. Don’t use...

If you’re going to use ***** don’t spray anything above the ground. Preferably use a pourable mix with little or no wind. Airborne it’s deadly to bees. Even in small amounts.

I run 2x4 no climb horse fence on all my perimeters. And on top I run electric rope. That keeps them from leaning over the top and pushing the fence down. All my cross fencing is electric rope. Easy up and easy down if a disaster happens.

When I acquire anew machine I buy an extra oil drain plug and gasket washers. And never over torque when replacing. I have a special drawer in my toolbox just for plugs.

Where I live I can shop at three different TSC stores. And I do because each has different inventory. They will sell anything popular, soup devour. But and that’s a BIG but, they don’t work on maintenance or warranties. They might use local repair guys for warranty work. When buying a large...

I use rear cutter for ballast. It’s easy to remove and besides it keeps others from using the tractor because it’s hard to maneuver.

Looks like you have a good grasp of things. Might I suggest you research bonding of ground rods. All ground rods should be bonded for your safety. This is reduce any voltage potential between the various rods.