Recent content by stevewarner1957

I have a 1120 for a few years. Use it everyday for something. They are a true workhorse. When I hear comments about how they are slow, my response is, “Clydesdales don’t run in the Kentucky Derby”!

Tell her to push hard on the brake pedal. That will make it easier to release

They really did a great job on redesign of the new Mules. They have always been good mechanically but looked stodgy and dull. The new ones look great, I’m sure you and the wife will enjoy it

Fronius is top shelf equipment. I have a Miller Maxstar 140XTR that was made by Fronius for Miller in about 2003. It is corded but is an amazing little welder. I call it the toaster because it’s the size of a 4 slice toaster. I think our old buddy ChuckE did a review at one point. The video...

Just a little interesting tidbit, DR stands for Dick Raymond who was one of the main designers for Garden Way’s Troy Bilt tillers. He designed the bolo tines they still use I bought my Horse in 1993, 8HP Kohler Magnum engine. Last year I put a Honda GX270 on it. Great tiller, still looks new

Absolutely they will run away. But I’m good worked garden soil you can run with one hand. I’ve done it many times. Especially when cultivating. You till in one row and walk in the next one to be tiller. No footprints in the garden when your done. Great machines!

As a matter of fact Troy Bilt (Garden Way Manufacturing got sued in the 80’s by someone who was injured in a backing accident. They wouldn’t let go of the lever. Duh

No. That is normal. You have to hold up to make the reverse disc contact the crank pulley. It’s a safety thing to keep people from backing over their toes/feet with the tines

I totally agree. That is common practice on large equipment and stationary engines. It’s best practice to monitor the status of the engine’s internal component wear with the analysis as well as proper oil change timing. I admit that I change oil to frequently in my Kubota equipment but the...

Well as expensive as tractors and diesel powered equipment is, I prefer to maintain it as best I can. The few extra dollars spent on oils and lubricants in my experience is money that is returned if/when you sell or trade it off. Full documentation is also necessary to maximize this return. At...

I didn’t grind anything. I did shine them up and greased them. Nothing loose yet on my 1993 model

My Wally World has been out of T6 for awhile. I got it at Menards for the last oil change on my RTV X1120

I agree, run her until the rod leaves the block. Keep the oil changed and tip top full at all times. It will last a long time.

If you have a powder coater in your area you might check on turn around time. Since you will have it tore down to do the necessary seal replacements and other repairs it would be a perfect time to take the sheet metal to them for sandblasting and coating. The cast iron parts can be wire brushed...

For sure. Just keep in mind not any Honda will work. Small Engine Warehouse makes a repower kit for the Horse. The crank is turned down to fit the top pulley. You might or might not need some shims to align both pulleys. Love those Honda engines