Tear down
I filled 4 flat tires and knocked in the rusty relief valves so it rolls now. I removed the fender, blew the dirt off, and started soaking things in PB blaster.
Both the fluids are clean surprisingly. The PO was planning to restore it and it seems unmolested. Even still has the keys and cigarette lighter.
Spindles are worn out but the axel seems smooth and tight.
The brake pedal was seized in up position but I beat on hydro speed adjust plate to un-seize it. The plate is still too tight for the hydro lever to move it so I'll pop it off and clean up the bushing. At least the brakes work.
Steering works but is loose and crunchy. The long tube is loose in the Ross gearbox. Complete rebuild needed.
I went through the same stuff with the 1811.
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Rusty 149 project with:
QA42 snow thrower
38" deck
Barn fresh 1811 with:
44c mowing deck
QA42A snow thrower
42" snow blade
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