New to me PT425

[jwangelin]

So I’ve been lurking on the forum for some time now and finally decided to pull the plug and get a used PT425. It came with a bunch of attachments and I’ll soon be hooking them up. It will take a bit of seat time to get comfortable in it. It has the rare and desirable Subaru Robin (hahahhahahaha) in it. I did find out after mowing that the cooling fan is toast. It wouldn’t kick on and the blade bearings are stiff. Is there a common fan or upgrade that is available?

Thanks,
Jon in WNY

 

[ponytug]

Welcome!

My two cents is call Terry in service for the exact model fan. Power-Trac usually uses Spal fans. Occasionally, the temperature switch fails, so I would check that the fan does/doesn't function when 12V is applied directly to the fan.

All the best, Peter

 

[jwangelin]

Welcome!

My two cents is call Terry in service for the exact model fan. Power-Trac usually uses Spal fans. Occasionally, the temperature switch fails, so I would check that the fan does/doesn't function when 12V is applied directly to the fan.

All the best, Peter

Unfortunately the temp switch was tripped but nothing. Also, the blades are hard to turn.