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[Soundguy]

That or use a larger mower, or offset mower with large side clearance to mow the edge.. EG.. ditch bank mower.. or batwing or other large fixed deck, offset or not.. as long as it has side clearance from the tractor.. etc.

soundguy

 

[loopyl]

I do use a riding mower but the brushhog is able to get areas that it cannot.

 

[have_blue]

That or use a larger mower, or offset mower with large side clearance to mow the edge.. EG.. ditch bank mower.. or batwing or other large fixed deck, offset or not.. as long as it has side clearance from the tractor.. etc.

soundguy

Hard to beat the old sickle bar for that purpose. Maybe some day it will come back in a new "safety" version made with modern materials (meaning CHEAP).

 

[rcrcomputing]

Interesting. Hopefully the insurance will help.
Could one of you explain futher what "probably" took place? Water in the air intake blows the engine??

Guess riding on the **** just got more interesting..

 

[offcamber]

Interesting. Hopefully the insurance will help.
Could one of you explain futher what "probably" took place? Water in the air intake blows the engine??

Guess riding on the **** just got more interesting..

When water is drawn into the engine it can fill the cylinders....since you can not compress a liquid, when you try to crank the engine (or if the engine is still running when one or more cylinders fills up) you can bend or break the connecting rods. Even cranking the engine trying to start it can do this since starters can produce a fair amount of torque due to the gear reduction.

 

[rcrcomputing]

Thanks, that's what I got to thinking after that. Always needing to know why, how, etc.. One of my vices.

 

[Mike_V]

Thanks for the replys. You were right, I had the mechanic come out today and he did find that the engine seized from water in the cylinders. I need a new engine, but the good news is I thing my insurance will cover it.

Did you check the front axle for water?

You answered part of the question in recent threads about how deep in water you can operate a tractor...

 

[Soundguy]

If he's getting a new engine.. I'd deffinately flusht he front axle and doe all front end bearins and such.. don't want any grit in there.. steering members and all.

soundguy

 

[BotaBigot]

Differentials are vented, so front axle fluid needs changing. Re-grease any fittings that were underwater to force any water out. As for wet electrical components, use compressed air and/or alcohol. I like alcohol because it displaces water and leaves no residue.