Nope. I couldn't watch it all. Like watching paint dry.

@BrucesShop

2 жыл бұрын

Well I understand. However, you are not watching a Steven Spielberg production. I went to your channel and noticed you have not made any videos. So, I will make you a deal!!! I will make sure I improve my videos and at the same time I want you to make one video of something you like. I will watch it and enjoy your effort. This is a very difficult thing to do on a budget as there is only one person producing the entertainment. There is no one else doing this. Including----- Ideas, Filming, Production and Editing, Sound and Lighting. I hope you enjoy my other productions and I truly want you to enjoy my other videos. Bruce Pender A Retired Guy Making Videos.

Thanks for the video. The old trick for springs is when stretched, put thick washers or quarters. Then release the spring tension, and it's much easier to remove and put back on.

@BrucesShop

2 ай бұрын

thanks!!!

I just did mine. Same model, same problems, same swearing. I didn’t drop the deck. Undid the hangers, one side at a time and hooked the belt inside, then replaced the hangers. Repeated on other side. I started without letting the big spring go but found it easier when the spring was released. The hangers became easier to mobilize . Used a loop of wire on a T-piece to pull spring back on. I’m 77 and crawling around was no fun even with a carpet on the floor. The mind says “ go” but the body says “ no”. Huge sense of satisfaction when the job was done. Keep the videos coming!

@BrucesShop

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much I have the same home made T handle.

You know guy you do real good work an my husband will be happy to watch this video

@BrucesShop

15 күн бұрын

GREAT!!!

Bruce, thank you for the informative video and I have been repairing riding mowers for the past year. I have been repairing the same mower for the first time and I lost the location of the big deck spring and yours was the first and only video that actually showed the location. I worked as an auto mechanic for 30 years and I have repaired and modified so many different models. Thank you for being so formal and videoing everything.

@BrucesShop

4 жыл бұрын

It is a big spring eh!!!

Howdy Bruce, I have a 1989 MTD with this same deck. I have come up with more words while I'm working on it. Oh by the way, I'm going to be 84 this year. Enjoy your videos.

@BrucesShop

Ай бұрын

Good to hear from you Jimmie

I don’t have an owners manual so thank you for the video!!

Hey Bruce I was just watching this one and here is a trick I use to get tough springs off and on. I tie a piece of starter rope in a loop and hook it onto the spring then I can pull the rope to stretch the spring to unhook or hook it. I find it saves time and head aches.

@BrucesShop

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Thanks a lot. Quite a bit later on i came up with a wire loop on a hook. It changed the entire thing as I never wanted to use the vice grips again.

Love my MTD and love your video! Thank you! I would love to watch all 11 parts. Where might the others be? I couldn’t find them on your channel. Thanks for helping us work on these old beasts! 😊

@BrucesShop

Жыл бұрын

I even looked. I don't have a playlist on it. Sorry

Bruce, as I was typing, JACK UP THE TRACTOR, your comment popped up 'I know I can jack up the tractor' :) You did this the hard way!

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

It is easier to watch than to do. For me anyway

@302vettelife2

7 жыл бұрын

We all love watching you work, Bruce. Keep up the great work.

These are one of the harder decks to remove and put back in wait till you have to put the spring back on. I use a chain hoist connected to my rafters to lift the front of the tractors sure makes life easier

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

I have seen Doublewide6 do that. My john Deere front end would pull off. It is next.

Bruce, this is going to to be a sweet piece when you're done. How's the grandbaby? Gotta get 'em in the shop early. Regards, Jim

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

He is good. In the jolly jumper now and driving his parents crazy.

Get you some magnets from a friend that scraps microwaves or cut some from some speakers. Stick a magnet to the frame of the mower then stick the adjustment bar to the magnet. Do that on both sides and it is a lot easier to get the deck out since the bars are out of the way. ~!~! Plus Tard Mon Ami ~!~!

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Boo

Man Bruce what a struggle to get that deck off. I didn't see you raise the deck lever to get the detached linkage farther out out the way. That might have made it easier to remove and slide back under. Then lower the lever to reattach the linkage.

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

You are probably right. It is hard to. It is hard to figure it out when alone and upside down.

If you haven't already mounted the deck back under the mower, use a piece of wire, make a loop to hook onto the end of the spring and a stick to pull the spring back on to the perch. That's how I remove them as well, for future info. They can be a pain! That's for sure! Sean~

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Too soon old too late smart. I did get it on. Vids coming soon. The next 2 are deck repair and the one after that (spindle repair) I use my homemade jack press to rebuild a spindle. (pressing bearings) That one is m,my favourite.

@meTimetraveler

Жыл бұрын

i usually use a screwdriver through the hook and use the end of what the spring hooks onto as a lever point, then move the screwdriver past the end and the end of the spring will slide down the screwdriver and in place.

hard work! at least you got a smooth concrete floor to work on.

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Yes it is hard.

@arciefan

7 жыл бұрын

When I replaced my head gasket on my mower, I did it in the garage, which already has old carpet for under where the car parks, and I had another old roll that I rolled out to not only protect the floor but my knees. In fact I drove my truck in this afternoon to see what tools I would need to replace one of the o2 sensors and parked truck so I could lay on the carpet and crawl underneath. Seems like my wife always has some area rug that is ideal. I've tried the knee pads and seems like they're always slipping down and get on my nerves. I'm 60 myself and the bending and stooping down hurts my old bones. Lol. Nice series of videos and a joy to watch your progress !

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gilbert. I am by no means an expert. I don't like to give up. I use carpet too. But usually spill oil on it. Interesting that you mention the carpet as i use some to put the deck back on. I use it to pull it under the tractor.

@arciefan

7 жыл бұрын

The old carpet is exactly where I want my spills to go. Catches alot or crumbs too that can be just shaken out on the outside. Regardless nice video and I love that mower !

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks------------- just saw the comment come in.

need help adjusting the clutch rod o a 7 speed variable Mrs 700 serious.belts won't let it go in drive or reveres the new belts keeps swelling and won't move at all.belts just squeal and won't go in gear

@BrucesShop

5 жыл бұрын

That is a tough one as i am not there to see.

nice job

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh

Wow this is identical to a lawn chief just the spring is in a different spot

@BrucesShop

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks

That looks like work to me !!!!

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

That concrete is getting harder every year!!!!!

Can You Grease the pulleys on the Yard Machine mower?

@BrucesShop

16 күн бұрын

They may have grease port on them or not. If they don't I use a grease needle to insert grease into the small points.

Hey Bruce,how'd you like to meet the rocket surgeon/engineer who designed that deck setup?Have you thought about building or buying a lift table that would lift tractors and folds flat for easy storage?Also,I have some ideas for a homemade easy/cheap to make tire changing tool made from some pipe and threaded rod(I know that you have a welder,grinder and spray paint) that just clamps into a bench vise. I've wrestled those small tires before.Not fun.

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. Frog. Yes the engineering for some of this stuff evolved from one machine to another. I think some of the newer MTD's have some kind of crazy spring setup too. I don't do enough tractor work to get a lift but lately i have been wondering about changing my setup. . ARGH!! my aching back.

Half way there now!

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Yes sir Mr. Shade.

2016 now it's 2022, can you tell me what belt that took? mine is 1996, and all belts have been wrong... driving me crazy, please don't tell me it's a 954-0371 a LOL

@BrucesShop

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry it is too long ago for me. Google I guess is the answer. Sorry

Wen your not filming do you use that time to swear and cuss ;-) How is the drive to the wheels on that is it also belt but trough a diff?

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I am bilingual english and profanity. The drive to the wheels is a belt and I change that too, video coming up.

@SouthpawDavey

7 жыл бұрын

Lol I will be watching ;-)

hey Bruce put pipe over keeper bolt bend out 1 inch. pipe and hammer, bend back close to pulley...

@BrucesShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Where is that springs other end located

@BrucesShop

8 күн бұрын

Sorry the is a 7 year old video

You actually got a real manual with your MTD! My 2016 machine just came with a totally useless 'manual' that says DANGER FIRE IS HOT etc. though it does say it in a dozen plus languages. I've got my deck off bar the cable that engages the blades and for the life of me I can't see how to disconnect that. (your model doesn't seem to have that.)

@BrucesShop

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds crazy

that looked easy enough..😁😁😁

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah now after fixing it i have to put the darn thing back on.

Thank you

@BrucesShop

5 жыл бұрын

I hope I helped in some way.

MTD tractors are great working machines, but when they break, they are one of the worst to fix, The only tractor with those deck springs, and they can be a bugger to work with. One other MTD nasty job is replacing the drive belts, and there are two with a centrifugal clutch between them. I am not sure if the newer ones are like this or not

@BrucesShop

5 жыл бұрын

You are so right

I was trying to help you the best I can... yelling and swearing at the screen as you wrestled that beast!

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. It seemed easier 30 years ago

@jamesfideli7243

5 жыл бұрын

How does the deck come off

Taking the deck off is a pain.

@BrucesShop

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I am in my sixties too.

I've got mtd's like that and Inever had to unhook that spring

@BrucesShop

3 жыл бұрын

This machine was worn out. No matter what I did it needed more.

Hi! You have the model # of this tractor? Thanks!

@BrucesShop

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry i parted it out.

I don't know why people complain about paying $75 an hour to get their equipment fixed. Laying on concrete trying to remove a deck is hard work, everyone should attempt it just once. The worst engineering I had seen was changing the drive belt on a Murray select from the early 90's PITA.

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The main problem (for me) about paying $75 an hour for labour (Canadian spelling) is that it doesn't take too long to have the time cost add up to more than the unit is worth. But after this I will be smarter and use a hook with a long handle as i have seen on You Tube. I should have looked up up before I dove in.

really nice video, u need to get editing software

@BrucesShop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I made this video 6 years ago. I am continually working on my quality. I see you make videos as well. In that i thank you for helping me out.

It is definitely not a quick disconnect type deck.

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Not like the new drive on John Deere ones for $25,000

Hey Bruce , don't feel bad because I'm 69 or will be in August

@BrucesShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fun comment Ray

I'm 74. I did not have much trouble removing the deck and I did not unhook the big spring at the rear as it didn't seem necessary. Now for the life of me I can't get it back together and I just don't have the strength to remove that spring. I got all the pins back except for the two on the 1/2" bar which I cannot thread across through the 3 holes it goes in due to tension. I wish I had someone here to help me. EDIT: I popped the spring off with a crowbar. Wish I hadn't because after getting all the hairpins back in I couldn't refit the spring. I made a tool out of fencing wire and wood for a handle but I had to take it to a neighbour who is way stronger than I. He managed to pop it back on. This is the last time I will ever be doing this job.

@BrucesShop

2 жыл бұрын

After this video i made a spring too. It is a T shape with strong wire loop at the end to grab the spring. This is an old video and I don't think I am strong enough now to do it as i was back then.

@austinl.2703

Жыл бұрын

I'm installing a new belt on my mower tomorrow. I have taken the old one off already. I removed the cross bar last and I will (after watching this video) put it back first while the deck is still easily flopping around. I did not remove the spring to take the deck off. We'll see how it goes.

@iconoclad

Жыл бұрын

@@austinl.2703 You don't need to drop the deck to change the belt. You can remove the hairpins one by one , slip out the old belt at each point and slip in the new as you go around the deck. No need to remove the cross bar.

P.S. the mini tire changer at Princess Auto is the same as the Harbor Freight here in the United States of America,and to the Republic for which it stands.but it's TWICE as much at PA www.harborfreight.com/mini-tire-changer-61179.html

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

your 60 I am 70 and know what you mean everything is harder

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

I have noticed it this year a lot.

So painful to watch as I am 68. I have two John Deere and they are so much easier, but in the past I have owned MTD, so I know what it is like....... :-)

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.This one took the wind out of my sails.