Hey there! It's the ongoing saga of my MX8 again. From the last time, God blessed as Heritage Tractor realized I was still under warranty by just a month or so. All fixed for FREE! Unbelievable, right? But still, TRUE.
Next chapter! So first time I go to use it on sericea lespedezia this season, I check everything except blades, as I'd sharpened before and getting under this thing is a painful task. Gear oil seems a little high on right side, but what to do? Put dipstick cap back on. I mowed maybe 3 acres. Gear oil is leaking out of cap on right. I start getting metal impacts, but only at certain RPM. Suddenly, a huge bolt shears and one blade flies out. I'm done.
My truck is in the shop, so it will be awhile to be able to take it in. Loading/unloading and transporting the MX8 by itself on my gooseneck is no fun. I'm thinking about trying to fix/replace the blades on my own. Anybody ever stand one of these up vertical to work on the belly? How did you do it? Is this a difficult repair, should I wait to take it in? The sericea isn't waiting.
Next chapter! So first time I go to use it on sericea lespedezia this season, I check everything except blades, as I'd sharpened before and getting under this thing is a painful task. Gear oil seems a little high on right side, but what to do? Put dipstick cap back on. I mowed maybe 3 acres. Gear oil is leaking out of cap on right. I start getting metal impacts, but only at certain RPM. Suddenly, a huge bolt shears and one blade flies out. I'm done.
My truck is in the shop, so it will be awhile to be able to take it in. Loading/unloading and transporting the MX8 by itself on my gooseneck is no fun. I'm thinking about trying to fix/replace the blades on my own. Anybody ever stand one of these up vertical to work on the belly? How did you do it? Is this a difficult repair, should I wait to take it in? The sericea isn't waiting.
