Hi there,
I am new to the forum. I understand one has to post some presentation.
My name is Sandro, I am an old man living in northern Italy. Hobbies: Sailing, mountain trekking, gardening, mechanics.
As I'm getting old, two years ago I wanted a riding mower instead of running after the usual type mower.
After a long useless searching - I did not want a new one - , a cousin of mine gave me for free an old MTD Columbia model 139-525A, serial N. 3301528626 B050A. As he did not accept any money, I returned the favour with a good stock of wine bottles.
Here is a picture.
Attachment 31935
I like its being all metal, only very little plastic. I would like to know the making year, if someone can discover it from the S.N.
It had been inactive for decades. Before attempt to start the B&S motor, I did some checks: Overall inspection. Removed flywheel, cleaned and adjusted gap of magneto points. Renewed air filter sponge. Cleaned carburator. Removed and inside washed fuel tank. Checked engine oil.
Fitted a temporary big car battery behind the driver seat.
Started motor: It runs!
Adjusted idling speed on carb and on governor. Replaced switch and wiring of the front lights.
Tried cutting: OK. After a short while the ancient blade belt gave up, as could be expected. I renewed it with a standard one that lasted very little time and then with a special one that is still working.
After one season of satisfactory working i bought a battery of the correct dimensions and fitted it in its place, discarding the big battery that did not allow using the grass catcher. I stitched the seat cushion cuts and stitched with wire thread the grass catcher, worn by ground friction.
To substitute for the wheel barrow, I made an attachment that holds a 15 gallons plastic bin hanged to the grass catcher's pivots. If someone is interested i can shoot and post a few photos.
Another attachment is in project. I'll report when it's finished.
Happy mowing to all
Sandro
I am new to the forum. I understand one has to post some presentation.
My name is Sandro, I am an old man living in northern Italy. Hobbies: Sailing, mountain trekking, gardening, mechanics.
As I'm getting old, two years ago I wanted a riding mower instead of running after the usual type mower.
After a long useless searching - I did not want a new one - , a cousin of mine gave me for free an old MTD Columbia model 139-525A, serial N. 3301528626 B050A. As he did not accept any money, I returned the favour with a good stock of wine bottles.
Here is a picture.
Attachment 31935
I like its being all metal, only very little plastic. I would like to know the making year, if someone can discover it from the S.N.
It had been inactive for decades. Before attempt to start the B&S motor, I did some checks: Overall inspection. Removed flywheel, cleaned and adjusted gap of magneto points. Renewed air filter sponge. Cleaned carburator. Removed and inside washed fuel tank. Checked engine oil.
Fitted a temporary big car battery behind the driver seat.
Started motor: It runs!
Adjusted idling speed on carb and on governor. Replaced switch and wiring of the front lights.
Tried cutting: OK. After a short while the ancient blade belt gave up, as could be expected. I renewed it with a standard one that lasted very little time and then with a special one that is still working.
After one season of satisfactory working i bought a battery of the correct dimensions and fitted it in its place, discarding the big battery that did not allow using the grass catcher. I stitched the seat cushion cuts and stitched with wire thread the grass catcher, worn by ground friction.
To substitute for the wheel barrow, I made an attachment that holds a 15 gallons plastic bin hanged to the grass catcher's pivots. If someone is interested i can shoot and post a few photos.
Another attachment is in project. I'll report when it's finished.
Happy mowing to all
Sandro
Old MTD Riding Mower
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