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Sorry Mitchel, but thats just not going to work on long grass. Mulching mowers are only suitable on short grass, even shorter than a collector would work in. I am a great fan of mulchers and sell ever so many, but never knowingly sell them to cut long grass, unless, like the JD JS63, they have an optional side discharge chute. Your Hayterette will be punching above its weight in respect of power with that engine but will put up a very good fight.
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Ever so many have, and still do think the headaches are down to the heat, physical exertion and noise. No doubt these influences do factor in, but undoubtedly the main cause are the toxic exhaust fumes from pump petrol. The absence of headaches and nausea, higher energy levels, better breathing and cleaner smelling clothes when using Aspen are priceless, and of course the machines work better and last longer too. In short, if you can afford it, then buy it. Few users are going to use 5 litres a day and even if they do, its only going to cost £10 a day more. Easy to budget into a well run business plan.
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Reckon you must have found the wrong hole then! I can't describe where the hole is and I don't have a 404 in at present to take a pic. Jusg know its a bit of a job to see the right hole. I think its a bit slotted but can't remember for sure. You should be able to identify the right hole by a shiny wear area where the spring fitted.
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If the spring is broken then, yes it will need replacing. That particular belt should always be tight, under the spring tension. The longer one above it will slacken when the pedal is in the up position. Only use genuine belts as they are the only ones that last, and even they do not last long on this model. The length of the variator belt is crucial. The trouble with MTD belts is not the quality, its the cost. Pay particle attention to the positioning of springs and tension pullies when replacing the belts and watch out for the vertical retaining bars on the engine pulley. Take plenty of pics to make sure you have a reference for reassembly.
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It was a long time ago and my memory fades, but I recall the Terravac normally had a Briggs Vanguard. maybe there was a shortage or something at the time. But I agree, the Kohler is not a brilliant engine.
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It fits to the tensioner pulley arm one end and into a hole in the red cargo pan on the other.
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You may find an operators manual easily, but will struggle with a workshop manual. Most repairers will not have one as the machines are so basic to work on and we just muddle through. Is there anything in particular you need to know, Eggs?
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Sure, you could still die from Carbon monoxide poisoning with Aspen, just more slowly. Aspen emits 20% less CO than pump petrol. (Slightly useless fact!)
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Cheers Shavey. It was a pleasure to meet you, and to find that we have met before in my Terravac days. Be sure to post your experience of Aspen. Barrie
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Sorry Hodge, I fear it may be a long time before we see 25litre containers of Aspen. But we will keep it coming in fives!
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I agree completely with you Treequip, Ruskins model is as true today as when he wrote it in the 19th century, before the rush of chinese imports. I keep a copy on the showroom wall for the benefit of customers who think that a B&Q strimmer will be a good alternative to my Tanaka's. I also have the other one to show to those who do not agree with me! Barrie
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If Jonesie is offering free delivery on one barrel then that is a good price, as single barrels direct from AAOil are charged at £40 plus vat delivery. But even so, based on his web prices there is only a saving of 9p per litre over the 54x5l pallet price. Not as big a difference as you may think.
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Yes, the price is 36p per litre cheaper in drums than cans, but you have to buy two drums to get free delivery The drum price is £685.91
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The trouble with the drum is that you have to decant the fuel into small containers to take to site, so you will need a pump. Decanting takes time, and time is money, so it may be cheaper long run to have 5litre cans, just grab a pack of three when you go on a job. The drum has to be kept inside and dry on top or water can seep in past the pump threads, its a shame to risk contamination of a pure product. Also easier to keep check on where its going if you have staff or subbies around who may help themselves to a drop from the barrel.
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I am really liking this thread! I am intrigued to hear the outcome of the Stihl repair Stephen, please keep us informed. As Geoff says, the use of Aspen may find out the damage already caused by pump petrol, but once these issues are fixed you will have trouble free operation, and better health! Aspen will certainly not cause any damage itself.
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A link to some Rover IPL's Buy Parts - Powertool Spares Spares can be obtained from powertoolspares, GHS or Midland Power amongst others. I keep away from bodgifying kit as it no longer complies to the CE plate and as such if any accident were to occur the blame would sit on my shoulders. A risk not worth taking to help a customer out. Fine if it is for your own use though, if done properly.
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I have not sold the Prof 5, but have a Major 4S going out today. Here are a few pics.
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Most manufacturers actually have slightly larger engines on the single sided ones, the Echo for instance, has a 23.6cc, 0.66kw engine as opposed to 21cc, 0.63kw on the largest double sided and exactly the same 35mm tooth spacing. Stihl offer single sided and double sided cutters in either trimming or pruning form. I guess the choice is down to personal preference, but I find that most really professional hedgecutting customers prefer to buy the single sided. I only cut hedges at home, but cannot use a single sided any sense, so I hack away with a double sided one.
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The youngest member of the the farm staff did not have a tupperware lunch box, so used old margarine tubs. Sat down for bait (breakfast) one day. We all opened our sandwiches whilst he opened a half full tub of marg! He phoned his dad and explained that he had grabbed the wrong tub and could he please bring in the marg tub from the fridge, which his dad willingly did. The next morning we teased the guy but it turned out he did have his sandwiches, but a few minutes later his dad turns up. "stupid boy" he says, "you forgot your sandwiches, what would you do without your clever old dad, Eh?" ..... and handed his son a half full tub of marg:lol:
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Brings back memories. I sold quite a few of those 90-34TX tractors during the 90's, usually with an MX480 loader. Brilliant loader tractors with the shuttle box and excellent front axle.
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The Weibang Virtue 53Sv is the 3 in 1 machine. Its a steel deck machine and not particularly cheap at a SSP of £619 inc vat. It sports a Briggs 750 Dov engine and a variable speed transmission. Is it any good? I honestly dont knnow as I have so far declined to accept the franchise, but only really because I already have my bases covered and dont need another brand. But I can say that, as it is a brand imported solely by Rochfords, it will be good. Rochfords really care about the brands they handle and support them fully with both spare parts and technical help. If there are any design or quality issues they will be quickly and efficiently resolved. Rochford deal very closely with the factory
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Interesting, but as you say, probably for other markets. But even on your link it only shows the 48 range with Kawasaki, as in th UK, but it also shows a Kawasaki option for the 53 range. I have to admit this is news to me. Kaaz is handled in the UK by Danarm, this is their current range DANARM : Lawnmowers
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The 48cm models only come with Kawasaki engines. The 53cm models all have the Honda engine.
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Oh, and remember to store your line, whatever type, in water. It lasts much, much longer.
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Use an Oregon Jet Fit head with 4.0mm flexiblade whilst on sparse growth against walls. It is so rigid that you can easily pick grass and weeds away from the stone without touching the wall, so keeping wear to the minimum. The same head will accept 3.0mm flexiblade, or even standard 2.4 round line for a neat finish on grass elsewhere. As an engineer I would warn against keeping the revs down as I have seen many clutches burn out through this practice.
