Hi guys, my first post.... Thanks lol
I have a couple of questions about my new to me 1515
Model 13A-201F100
Serial 1G092H20495
286 hours
1) First and foremost when was this thing made? (2002? Previous owners says he thinks its a 2009)
2) PTO - With engine running I engaged the PTO, unit kicks on and will cut but at medium to low speed only. PTO disengages at high speed with or without the deck attached. Also, mower cuts in reverse (not a personal problem for me but could it be related?) PTO makes NO noise with deck detached so that seems like a good thing...
3) Deck - With the deck on, there is this loud bearing grinding sound. I took off the deck and turned the blade pulleys by hand. The sound seems to be coming from the bearings where the grease fittings are. I will grease and reassess. Hopefully an easy fix.
3) Tranny - Tranny brake is jumpy but otherwise works ok. I don't know how fast it should go and I can GPS it but there is a slight "whine" coming from her. How do I service? It looks like I have to take it down (Grrr is this difficult i.e. linkages, etc). I do see an expansion tank (#HG-70503). Can I dump and refill from here? What about the filter (HG-51132), it seems only accessible from the inside? Do I lift the deck or drop the axle or just drive it until it breaks?
I mostly use it to move my boat about 35' over smooth concrete in and out of my shed where my truck can't make a tight turn. I do have a small bit of yard to cut but negligible. I picked her up for $200 knowing about the PTO disengaging issue. I'm more worried about the tranny and my budget at this moment (temporarily) is low. Any advice will up. Thanks guys
Video of the deck noise and PTO disengage at speed
http://youtu.be/qed6UqZitDQ