mower maintenance question?

Anonymous Poster · Apr 21, 2003

I'm in the midst of putting new blades on my Woods MMM. Any other maintenance I should be doing to this thing? I don't really see all that much to 'tune' but I'm probably missing something....

Thanks,

wickman

Anonymous Poster · Apr 21, 2003

Cleaning and greasing would be a good idea. You should also check any belts for excessive wear and also check that there is no play in any bearings.

prosperity · Apr 21, 2003

Being that you're putting on new blades, this doesn't count, but I thought I would mention it.
When you sharpen your blades, make sure they are balanced when you're done. When you grind the blade, its very easy to grind a little more off one side than the other. With the blades unbalanced like that, it will wear your bearings prematurely.

alvanko · Apr 22, 2003

I always take a long straight edge and lay it from side to side and see if the blades are at the same height. I had to add a flat washer under one blade to make them at the same height.Sure made a difference in how the cut looks . Lube the belt tension pivot too.
My woods manual says to use 90W gear oil instead of grease in the bearings . I have used it for 2 years now with no problem . Just a couple of pumps of gear oil every other mowing .Less drag than grease.

Anonymous Poster · Apr 22, 2003

What do you use to 'dispense' gear oil into a grease fitting? Does a grease gun work for gear oil?

Thanks, wickman

alvanko · Apr 23, 2003

Beleive it or not , yes I use a grease gun . I got a cheep one at the local TSC and filled it with gear oil .I have to releive the plunger when I'm done 'cause it will leak past the piston , but it does dispense "oil" quite nicely. Very minimal mess if any.I replaced all the shafts , bearings , and seals last winter and it has worked great ever since.