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Jim wrote:
snip We have a 214 that I bought in 1990 used.. had to put a couple batteries in it (because it uses car sized batteries I usually pick which car has the oldest battery in it, replace that battery, and install the take-out in the 214). Couple of belts, other than that haven't even tuned it up. Currently having some problems with the belt tension system for the mower deck drive, and as I am currently out of commision with double hernia surgery we asked the daughter to take care of the lawn this time around. Mentioned daughter tried to mow with the push behind, but gave up and called her boyfriend, who brought over his family's old mower, a JD 430. Watercooled 22hp diesel, 60" deck, Hydrostat trans, differential lock, full hydraulics front and rear. Looks a little rough, but mowed the yard without a problem. They just bought a new mower to replace this one.. got a nice zero turn radius JD. I asked what they planned to do with this one (the 430). They planned to sell it. For $300 I took some pain meds, went and looked at it and told the wife, who told him to unload it, we'll take it. Sometimes you've just got to be in the right place at the right time.. Regards, Jim We have a 214 JD bought new in 1979. Use it for mowing (half to 2/3 acre), blowing, and tilling. Used to till for neighbors but now live where there is not much gardening. Mowed for a neighbor that had hip replacement one year. Have done a lot of snowblowing for myself and neighbors until a few years ago. (Now have a small driveway.) Have replaced the drive belts once, battery about 4 or 5 times, mower deck bearings and idlers a couple of years ago (I forgot how quiet it was). I hope it lasts another 25 years, unless of course I find a deal like Jim. |
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