So even if it is a 91 or later it is still a 30+ year old mower, I don't you will see too many of the current rideons running around in 30 years or more
Today i cut the grass and twice the right wheel turned outward.at 90 degrees Could straighten it out the first time, but the second time had to jack it up and straighten it out. When i finished cutting the lawn both wheels were turned outward by a couple of inches.
Is this what it has been doing since brand new or is it just worn steering components?
The tie rod is adjustable to bring the wheels so they are parallel. To prevent the wheel turning out you will have to put a bolt in the bottom of the king pin to stop the wheel going around too far. It is a common problem with them. Some had stops to prevent it some don't. They have been butchered and bashed for over 30 years so a bit of maintenance is required
Right wheel turned in twice cutting the lawn. Im going to put in a stop like you advised. It turns to the right as normal but barely turns to the left after cutting yesterday. Just about pointing straight ahead now. The first part that comes off the steering shaft has a pin attached under it going through the mower and when i turn to the left it lifts up about 2 inches. But when i put my foot on it and then turn it just about turns normally. If it would just not move upwards so much it would be much better.The tyres rub on the king pin as well when steering is at full lock either right or left..
The wheel turns around like that is exactly what they do without a stop on it. Yes the pin through the quadrant is another primitive part that does wear . Big job to set it up with bearings, I did it on my mates 11 years ago and it is still working fine. I was talking to him this morning about it and he loves it now he doesn't have to get off and fix the wheel. Tyre rubbing on the king pin , might have to put a washer on the stub axle to space it out a bit further. To get it to turn left a bit better you may have to adjust the rod coming from the triangle quadrant to the top of the left king pin. Mate and I spent many hours earlier this year just getting the steering set up properly on his making new bushes etc, but now he is super happy with it, reacons it will see him out
Thats why i bought it. Even with the repairs its very much worth it. I checked John Deere and the rest and they were literally falling apart. Plasttic parts failing in short time and expensive to replace as well. Even near new ones. They dont make anything like they used to. Im almost 60yo so ive seen the quality reduce over the years with most things. A throwaway society were in. Even expensive cars are falling apart as they have to be retired before they get to 5 years old or else. Its a joke.
Another very important thing with a lot of the later stuff has the PTO drive to the cutter belt. A new PTO costs $300/600 so that is a good reason to avoid them
Its actually a 21st anniversary model. not a 25th, so if Greenfield started in 1966 its a 1987 model.I was 21 when it came out and now im almost 60 yo. Cut through 2-3 ft grass quite well.
I replaced the PTO on a Cub Cadet earlier this year, then a spindle failed and now the steering quadrant has stripped teeth, they just aren't as tough as the old Greenies, Cox and Rovers
