Gravy
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How much did they cost? I've got a new 60" deck with the pneumatic tires and mowing season is starting here.
Mowing New wheels for the mower deck
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If you have a new deck with the pneumatic tires, then he will replace them for anyone that is having problems. You just have to send your pneumatics back after you get your replacements. No charge!
He wanted to know that I was having problems first though, and one look at the pneumatics that I had will be enough to convince him.
He wanted to know that I was having problems first though, and one look at the pneumatics that I had will be enough to convince him.
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<font color="blue"> (PS: This reply should have been posted 4/1/5 ) </font>
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Gravy
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<font color="blue">Thanks, that sounds reasonable, I'll wait and see if it becomes a problem. </font>
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TheBigHeadKid
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Well guys, I finally did it. It doesn't matter if you have pnuematic or solid tires. If you run over the entire caster it will cut the tire. Believe it or not I was mowing under some small trees and a limb must have caught one of the lynch (sp??) pins and the caster fell off. I did not notice it right away and ran over it while the mower was running.
Believe it or not the blades never hit any metal, just the tire itself. I really dont think PT will replace the tire so I have to purchase my own. Should I get another air tire or go will the solif or semi-pneumatic tire?
I have attached the tire/caster after my incident. I was lucky!
Believe it or not the blades never hit any metal, just the tire itself. I really dont think PT will replace the tire so I have to purchase my own. Should I get another air tire or go will the solif or semi-pneumatic tire?
I have attached the tire/caster after my incident. I was lucky!
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BobRip
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I have had mine pop off the rim so often (before I put inner tubes in) that I would not use another pneumatic. I don't think you will be able to plug that tire.
By the way, my front tires have bolts with nuts on them instead of the pin. They came that way, I think you just found out why.
Bob Rip
By the way, my front tires have bolts with nuts on them instead of the pin. They came that way, I think you just found out why.
Bob Rip
Gravy
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I noticed that Northern Tool lists a solid tire/wheel in the appropriate size. Sorry, no URL. From the illustration, it looks like it may be foam-filled. IIRC, it's about $20. If/when I have a problem, I intend to try them.
Gravy
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tracdoc
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Has anyone used a bolt or something other than a lynch pin to keep caster in place? )</font>
All the finish mowers I have seen (fom 180 to 1430) have the pins as you describe. The brush hogs, on the other hand, all have bolts with Nylock nuts---for exactly the reason you have just encountered. If you frequently run in contact with low branches, I would suggest you consider a switch from pins to bolts.
All the finish mowers I have seen (fom 180 to 1430) have the pins as you describe. The brush hogs, on the other hand, all have bolts with Nylock nuts---for exactly the reason you have just encountered. If you frequently run in contact with low branches, I would suggest you consider a switch from pins to bolts.
