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This probably seems like a really dumb question, but here it goes. I have a problem. I'm trying to load my riding lawn-mower onto the back of my pickup truck. Sounds easy right? Well, there are a few problems. I don't have a ramp, I don't have a trailer nor do I have the money to buy either of the two. Outside of those two problems, I don't see anyway I can lift it even half-way. I am not Hulk Hogan. Any suggestions?

Do you have some boards lying around somewhere? We have used 5 or 6 ft pieces of lumber - preferably at least as wide as the tires Place them like a ramp between the ground and the truck bed to match the width of the tires. If you don't have any lumber lying around, you might check craigslist or place an ad on freecycle.

2008-09-08 13:43:34 by chrisnjodysimms

I have a flat tire of one of the Larger rear tubeless tires on my Yard Machines MTD riding mower. The problem is when I apply air from hi-pressure hose, there is no way for the tire to seal around the rim so it inflates. There must be a trick to get the tire to basically puff up so it expands over the rim. One auto tire guy suggested rubbing soap and water around the tire seal on both sides and as I apply air push in on the tread......well no that didn't work.

The mower is on a jack lift so the tire spins freely.
I'm using a mechanic shop quality air pressure electric pump.

That's the deal. Thanks George.

Run a good stout rope around the circumferance of the tire, in the center. Use a long screwdriver or bar and twist it tight. This will make the tire flare out and seat the beads on the rim. Put air in it, you will be able to feel the tire taking air. Untwist the rope as it fills. I have also used ratcheting tiedown straps. When it starts taking air loosen the strap. At a tire shop they have a device that does the same thing but it inflates with air pressure. Just don't get your fingers in the wrong place. I usually leave the valve core out at first so the air will come back out but it will leave the tire seated on the wheel. It also might be easier to work on if you removed the wheel.

2008-07-15 19:08:17 by gmarker

I blew a piston on my riding lawn mower and I know that the pistons are kept underneath the flywheel. I've managed to take off everything except for the fly wheel and it's stuck on. I had my brother and me try to lift it and still couldn't get it off. Does anyone know how to remove it?

Loosen the flywheel nutand then put it back on just finger tight. Then hit the nut with a heavy hammer. Put a block of hardwood on the nut so you lessen the chance of ruining the threads. Then the wheel should be loose enough to pull off. For the amount of time and trouble and the money involved, you can buy a replacement motor from Harbor Freight and have a new one to install. A small engine rebuild is expensive and hardly worth the trouble when you can buy the replacement for about $600.

2009-07-15 13:59:56 by Acornhead

My dad had a great idea for me to do on one of my jobs at a rental to save the lady money.Instead of raking all the leaves and hauling them off just mulch them with the riding lawn mower well it was ankle deep little more actually and I brushed my feet through them picking big limbs and junk up but still missed a stone like a garden rock and lifted the deck up immediately but still now the brake pedal vibrates like crazy even without the blade in gaged. Any suggestions on what it could be. I looked at the blade does not look bent down or anything but still going to change it to see what it does if that don't work what else would you believe would make the brake pedal vibrate like that?
It still cuts grass fine but vibrates like crazy so I stopped using it for now.
I am wondering if a pully could be bent somewhere that would cost less.

It sounds like the shaft on the motor got bent and is causing the blade to turn because it is out of balance. Disconnect the spark plug wire and turn it on it's side and check the motor shaft. You may be looking at a replacement motor. Sorry. It could be the blade so check that first. It's either the blade or shaft.

2009-03-01 09:23:09 by Linda101