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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote budperm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2013 at 05:56
Yeah and oil used to be $1 a quarter.... no longer.  I run synthetic in my Kawasaki 21HP.
 
Thats pressure lubed engine with filter.  Filters aren't cheap either  so I can appreciate Liles delimma
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 3_tens Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2013 at 08:36
Almost all the water is out now. I also used the belt sander on the tires. Sanding did help the traction a lot. I need a sanding belt that is more coarse to do a better job. The one I had is only 200 grit. Spent the whole weekend mowing. 5 ac at the house 3 ac the neighbors. 2 ac in Inola and brush hogged 11 ac at the farm. I have stirred up enough allergens to sink the Bismarck. At least the weather was cooperative. Mid 80's and only a light 10 mph breeze. I am looking forward to a day behind the desk to rest.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sparky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2013 at 09:25
I had a similar problem with my snow blower. I changed oil and added some Seafoam. That did the trick for me After one more oil change. On the tire problem have you considered siping them?

https://www.google.com/search?q=tire+siping+tool&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote budperm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2013 at 09:26
no rest for teh business owner....you know that! Cool
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Tiring siping....had never heard of it tilll now.  Cheap way to renew traction...
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The siping tool cost more than the tires. Not even considering the time involved. The lugs are present and still 5/8" tall but rounded off with wear. By sanding. it removes the rounded top (less than 1/32nd) to resharpen the contact edges of the lugs. Remove the hardened polished surface, exposing live rubber to restore grip again. Just Jack the tires off the ground. Engage the Hydro's and sand about 1 minute on each tire. Results are a substantial increase in traction.
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Maybe donuts on asphault would work too? Big Grin
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Hhhummm. Concrete may give a finer edge. Would have been more fun too!Howdy
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sparky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2013 at 11:39
Years ago we just used a razor blade to sip dirt track tires. I just posted the link to give you an idea since they also talk about how to do it.
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I just saw this. What an unplanned adventure! I was also going to suggest siping. I've seen it advertised here up north for older snow tires.
Reaction time is a factor...
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Pull the goat heads outa the tires and put 'em in your neighbor's driveway during a Full Moon.  
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