How to Repair Deck Holes on a Riding Mower
- Park the riding mower on a flat surface, turn the ignition key off, apply the parking brake and allow it to cool...
- Put gloves on to protect your hands.
- Locate the battery and disconnect it to prevent accidental starts of the riding mower while you are working on it.
- Lower the riding lawnmower deck to its lowest...
How do you fix a curved lawn mower deck?
Wearing rubber gloves, hold an oversize patch of cloth in place and brush on the resin. Press with the brush to form the mesh to the curve of the mower deck. Build up the patch with multiple layers.
Why does my riding mower have holes in the deck?
Holes occur from sharp objects striking underneath, poor maintenance or rust. It can be dangerous to operate a riding mower with holes in the deck, because rocks or other objects can propel through the holes and strike the operator or a person in the vicinity.
How do you clean a riding lawn mower deck?
Wash the top and bottom of a riding mower deck after each use with a high-pressure nozzle and a garden hose to remove all grass clippings, dirt and debris that harbors moisture and leads to rust and eventually holes in the deck. It is much easier to cut straight lines on metal with shears than circular patterns.
Should I repair or replace a rust stuck lawn mower deck?
Tip the mower and inspect the underside of the deck. If the rust is indeed widespread, it might not be worth trying to patch the area where the rust has completely eaten through, because the surrounding metal will probably succumb soon, too.
How do you fix a rust hole on a mower deck?
How to Repair a Rusted Lawn Mower Deck (Step by Step)Prepare a well-ventilated workspace.Position the mower so it can be worked on.Clean down rusted area.Knock down damaged metalwork.Grind/file back rusted surfaces.Apply rust-inhibiting paint.Cut the glass matting.Mix & apply activated resin.More items...
How do I fix my mower deck without welding?
2:0717:18How To Repair a Mower Deck Without Welding - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd I don't have a welder. I'm just gonna pop rivet. I'm pre-drill the holes in this pop rivet aMoreAnd I don't have a welder. I'm just gonna pop rivet. I'm pre-drill the holes in this pop rivet a piece on. And just see how long it gets me you know the deck.
Can you weld a lawn mower deck?
0:0115:45Mower Deck Welding Repair - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo today i'm working on a lawnmower deck from a poulon pro lawn tractor it's got a couple of yearsMoreSo today i'm working on a lawnmower deck from a poulon pro lawn tractor it's got a couple of years on it and the customer called me up and he said that he was missing a part of the deck and the deck
How do you repair a cracked mower deck?
5:2213:33Cracked Mower deck repair on the cheap, no welding. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAs you can see there's plenty of distance between the repair and the tip of the lawnmower blade. YouMoreAs you can see there's plenty of distance between the repair and the tip of the lawnmower blade. You don't want to interfere with the blade.
Can you repair lawn mower deck?
While you can patch holes that have rusted through the lawn mower deck, this will requiring welding in new metal, and if you don't have the tools and skills to do that at home, there is little point in attempting to make a major repair.
Can you replace mower deck?
Replacing the Mower Deck Once again, make sure the height of cut lever is in its lowest position. Slide the deck under the machine and push it rearward to replace the belt on the engine pulley. Then move the deck forward until it's in position to lift the back end and re-hang it on the rear support bracket.
How do you weld a lawnmower deck repair?
2:336:01welding (lawn mower deck repair) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMove across the table I'm using point zero three zero diameter welding wire the metal I'm welding onMoreMove across the table I'm using point zero three zero diameter welding wire the metal I'm welding on appears to be about 20 gauge.
Does welding melt metal?
As opposed to brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal, welding is a high heat process which melts the base material. Typically with the addition of a filler material.
How do you weld steel?
7:4215:57Teach Yourself To Weld With This Video!!! (How to Mig Weld) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAs we're welding if we just start welding this it's actually gonna pull the plate up and it's gonnaMoreAs we're welding if we just start welding this it's actually gonna pull the plate up and it's gonna you know that's what happens this one steel gets really hot it starts to pull and weird. Places.
Are Craftsman 42 inch mower decks interchangeable?
Lawnmower decks are largely interchangeable. Engines will swap without issue. However, blades and drive systems may differ.
Cutting out the patches
I decided that I was NOT going to bother with trimming the holes perfectly and inserting filler plates. Due to how thin the metal was in some spots, I decided to just cut the patches with plenty of overlap so I was able to weld where there was good thick steel.
Bending the filler plates
I totally forgot to take pictures of bending these. I DID however take a time lapse video below of the entire process which includes me bending the plates, so keep reading.
Welding the filler plates
The welding itself was mostly uneventful. My welder has 5 settings and I had it on 1 to minimize burning through. You will have to do some testing to figure out what settings work for you and your project. Here are some notes on the difficult areas though:
Time lapse video of the repair
Here is a quick 2 minute time lapse of the repair start to finish. I thought it was kind of cool and got some video of using the bender on the patches. Take a look and like/subscribe!
A word about quality standards
I am all about doing the best work possible, but I am also conscious about the intended purpose vs the time invested. In this case, the lawnmower is given a new lease on life and I only invested a couple of hours. Could I have spent more time on it and made it beautiful? probably but there would be no advantage in doing so.
Conclusion
We have become a disposable society, but if you have the right tools and a little bit of gumption you can really make things last. It is also fun to find good deals when others don’t feel like fixing things and sell them cheap. Hope this is helpful to you.
How to use cold weld compound on lawn mower?
Place the galvanized metal patch over each hole and press it down firmly to adhere to the mower deck. Clean any excess cold-weld compound that squeezes out from under the patch with soap and water within about 30 minutes after mixing the product.
Why is my riding mower prone to holes?
It can be dangerous to operate a riding mower with holes in the deck, because rocks or other objects can propel through the holes and strike the operator or a person in the vicinity.
How to draw a hole in a square?
Place a ruler about one-half inch on one side of a hole on the outside of the damaged area. Draw a line with a marker against the ruler. Repeat this action on the additional three sides of a hole to draw marker lines one-half inch around the holes outside in a square or rectangular shape.
How to mix cold weld compound?
One tube is steel epoxy resin and the other is a hardening agent. Squirt both tubes on a paper plate or other disposable surface.
How to remove battery from lawn mower?
The battery may be under the hood or seat depending on the make and model of mower. Place an adjustable wrench on the negative (-) black cable. Turn it counterclockwise to loosen it and pull it straight off. Repeat this action to remove the positive (+) red battery cable.
Tools for the job
All the things you need you can get from Halfords as there’s not too much difference between the mower bodywork and a car’s so here’s what I used:
Remove the rust
If you don’t get rid of the rust then there’s no point in doing the job as the whole mover will fall apart at some point so here’s where the Hammerite Kurust comes in.
Glass Fibre Kit
The great thing about the glass fibre pack is that it’s got everything you need to finish the job along with simple instructions.
Repair the hole
Cut out lengths of glass fibre into handy and workable sizes. There’s plenty in the pack so cut a lot as it gets messy later on.
