Got the mower out...

Bill in IL · May 21, 2016

The super A has been in the shed for a few years and has finally returned to duty. I had some coolant in the oil when I changed the oil and had a stuck open intake valve but it runs great now. I am taking the wait and see approach on the coolant issue. The six foot deck can really cover some ground.

notjustair · May 21, 2016

Check that oil before you run it each time - one of the sleeves is probably leaking at the seal. I've got an old A that's like yours. I run it if I need to mow something out of the ordinary or an auger needs to be used. It's a great little auger tractor and those woods mowers do a perfect job. She fires every time but the engine on mine is getting very tired. I'm shocked I haven't found coolant in the oil yet.

Bill in IL · May 21, 2016

I was hoping with some heat on the sleeve gaskets they would heal themselves. Don't think I will get that lucky.

CGID · May 21, 2016

I see your tractor has the support-rod that comes with the cast-iron industrial axel, but the axel appears to be round. Or am I seeing things?

old · May 21, 2016

Sleeve o=ring once they start to leak your pretty much in for a open it up job. You might get lucky with something like Bar-leak copper but that at best is a gamble

Dave Sherburne, NY · May 21, 2016

I have the same setup, have had it over 20 years. Right now and all summer my daughter will be mowing the ball field at her church. I had to go over and start it for her last week, now I have to get a new battery for it. I bought it to replace a 20 year old Cub Cadet that was worn out. It turns just as sharp as the CC and climbs the slopes just as well. Great machine.

gene bender · May 21, 2016

Best way to check is drop the pan and mite need to let it set a couple days to see if any coolant is leaking at bottom of the sleeve if no leak its probably head gasket. Just had one leaking but it wasnt the o-rings ended up being head gasket

Bill in IL · May 21, 2016

It is an industrial due to the yellow paint under the red and it has a foot throttle and yes it is a round axle. The model is an FAA-1 isn't that the industrial designation as well? Serial number puts it at a late 52 I think.

This one does not turn sharp. The gauge wheels on the mower conflict with the front tires of the tractor. I don't know who set this one up but of I use it much this summer it's going to drive me crazy and will have to be dealt with.

Aft looking at the yard today it leaving strips between the blades. I think it's due for a set of blades.

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