We've been so busy with the house lately haven't had time for much else. Well that hasn't stopped the grass from growing. So I decided I had to bite the bullet and give the tractor some TLC. First up was an oil change. I had gone over the 100 hour recommended change by 10 or so hours. It wasn't low, but it was pretty black - a little blacker than normal. No issues though. I also change the fuel filter. Didn't have any problems getting it off or back on, but I am having an issue with turning the fuel on and off. I ended up having to use a crescent wrench to turn it. Worked it back and forth 2 or 3 times and it still didn't free up much.
Finally on to the mower deck. Got the center blade off w/o any issues. Outside 2 are another story. The heads of the bolts have actually rounded down from the wear. My 12 point socket just wants to spin on them. I went to town to get a 6 point, but Lowes didn't have any. Guess I'll have to go to Sears today and get one there. I probably then put a breaker bar with a little persuader on it to help a little bit. I did hit them with PB Blaster last night. I also bought new bolts to put back in when I do get them out. Wish me luck....
Finally on to the mower deck. Got the center blade off w/o any issues. Outside 2 are another story. The heads of the bolts have actually rounded down from the wear. My 12 point socket just wants to spin on them. I went to town to get a 6 point, but Lowes didn't have any. Guess I'll have to go to Sears today and get one there. I probably then put a breaker bar with a little persuader on it to help a little bit. I did hit them with PB Blaster last night. I also bought new bolts to put back in when I do get them out. Wish me luck....