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Best way to jack up riding mower bcarwell 08-30-2007
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Posted by on August 30, 2007, 3:16 pm
I have a 15 year old Murray riding mower. It starts fine but now
doesn't move forward. I looked and saw a belt was thrown, put it back
on and it didn't move- didn't check but I suspect the same belt was
thrown again. So I suspect I need to do some work- new belt,
tightening pulley, whatever.

Question is: can I jack the mower sideways about 60 degrees or so to
access the pulley, gearbox, clutch, etc. ? Will doing so do any
damage like screwing up the carbureator or just cause maybe a little
(replaceable) oil leakage, etc. ?

Reason I asked is its just not as feasible for me to drive it up on my
carjacks which are too low. And working underneath is a pain- can't
view what's going on. Tumping it almost sideways looks like it would
be most accessible position. And I can dig a small hole to accomodate
the mowing deck when I tump it.

And any guesses as to what may need to be done ? I guess when I check
again I'll find the belt was thrown again, so my guess is I need a
tighter (new) belt or to tighten the belt pulley.

Bob


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Posted by on August 30, 2007, 3:37 pm
if you jack it sideways,make sure the carb is on the up side, draining
oil will help also.

http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm


Posted by willshak on August 30, 2007, 4:01 pm
on 8/30/2007 3:37 PM ds549@webtv.net said the following:
> if you jack it sideways,make sure the carb is on the up side, draining
> oil will help also.
>
> http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm
>
>

Please pick a new sig link.
The one you supply is kinda dumb.
1. The guy ripped off the GI's Mom.
2. The guy raced around in a classic Corvette.
3. The dead GI's ghost pulled the guy from the car, after the guy had
ripped off the GI's mother?
I don't think so!
BTW, I am a Country Music fan. Didn't like the song when it first came
out. Still don't.

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

Posted by Oren on August 30, 2007, 7:05 pm
wrote:

>Please pick a new sig link.

You have a sig, he does not.

Listen to Brad Paisley song "ONLINE"

OP.. keep the carb up as mentioned.
--
Oren

"I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you."

Posted by Steve Barker LT on August 30, 2007, 10:52 pm
It's just a song. Not real life. Earl's not in the trunk either..

steve


> on 8/30/2007 3:37 PM ds549@webtv.net said the following:
>> if you jack it sideways,make sure the carb is on the up side, draining
>> oil will help also.
>>
>> http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm
>>
>>
>
> Please pick a new sig link.
> The one you supply is kinda dumb.
> 1. The guy ripped off the GI's Mom.
> 2. The guy raced around in a classic Corvette.
> 3. The dead GI's ghost pulled the guy from the car, after the guy had
> ripped off the GI's mother?
> I don't think so!
> BTW, I am a Country Music fan. Didn't like the song when it first came
> out. Still don't.
>
> --
>
> Bill
> In Hamptonburgh, NY
> To email, remove the double zeroes after @



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