Beginners Guide to Mower Deck Maintence and Welding Repair

Are you a beginner looking to take care of your mower deck and tackle welding repairs? Look no further! In this comprehensive video, we present to you the ultimate beginner's guide to mower deck maintenance and welding repair. We understand that maintaining your mower deck can seem intimidating, but with our pro tips, you'll be able to overcome any challenges that come your way. From routine cleaning and lubrication to blade sharpening and belt replacement, we cover it all in this detailed tutorial. But that's not all! We also delve into the fascinating world of welding repairs. Whether you're dealing with a cracked deck, a broken bracket, or any other welding-related issues, we've got you covered. Our step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting advice will empower you to become a DIY expert in no time. Join us as we share invaluable insights, techniques, and safety precautions to ensure your mower deck remains in top-notch condition throughout the year. With our guidance, you can save money on expensive repairs and prolong the lifespan of your equipment. So, if you're ready to dive into the world of mower deck maintenance and welding repair, hit that play button and let's get started on your journey from beginner to pro! Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more informative videos like this one. Leave any questions or suggestions in the comments section below - we love hearing from our viewers!
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[@BrandonLund]

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[@raymondfrato367]

Did you think about balancing the blades? Unbalanced blades are a great way to cause all kinds of vibration related damage to a mower.

[@BrandonLund]

Excellent point. I thought about fixturing them up to check but decided againt it. I didn't remove enough for it to be a concern. I only touched up the edge and I did it equally on both sides.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Brandon. Always enjoy those annoying deck repairs we need to do but it makes it better when we have the tools on hand to fix them. Stay safe , Fred.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Fred! I was really contemplating taking a wire wheel to the deck and ordering some more chassis saver paint but I felt the dust gererated would be better to do outside on a warmer day. We will see how the deck looks for next winters service. If it looks worse than it does right now, I will do a restore next winter.

[@papatonysworkshop6584]

Great presentation as usual, and a great reminder to check out equipment at the end of the season. I was always taught that things last a bit longer when you take care of them. A little preventative maintenance can go along way as far as keeping things operating properly and standing the test of time!!!

[@BrandonLund]

They sure do and because i'm getting there up in age and I usually have about 2 dozen things swimming through my head at any given time, I also put a little tag on my things that I service to remind me that I did it. So when spring time hits, I know I'm good to go.

[@rudyrivera7426]

Just did mine a couple weeks ago! 👍 thanks for sharing!

[@BrandonLund]

Right on Rudy! It's a good feeling getting things ready for spring!

[@bazkeen]

With some good maintenance and TLC, there is no reason that it can't last for another 10 years or so. As for the belt, possibly a low quality one that has slipped through the QC. I've had a couple do that over the years. Good one Brandon 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@BrandonLund]

It's a great feeling when you can keep your stuff looking and functioning like new, while saving money by not having to buy new. 👌

[@bazkeen]

@@BrandonLund I certainly is. 👌🏻

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

What material are the blades made from. Just wondering as you're a welder could you put a bead of hard facing on the blade edges

[@BrandonLund]

Thats not a bad idea. I'm not sure of the material but they have held up pretty good.

[@rogertaylor8615]

What I was told you don't want to put hard serve rod on blades because they can shatter if you do hit something

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

@@rogertaylor8615 I was thinking of the stuff they use on digger bucket teeth to reface them. They must be resilient

[@rogertaylor8615]

@@Phantom-mk4kp but I believe some are made of carbide and they are lots thicker material blades are just steel

[@kylejans8160]

Great video love these videos!! I actually have to fix a shield on my lawn mower so this will help thanks so much. Have a great day!! God bless!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Kyle. I always like these videos too. It's a great feeling knowing this stuff is all serviced and ready to go in the spring, with hopefully no problems all summer long. God Bless and have a great weekend.

[@jimmacsuga2592]

In my opinion, that belt cracking/damage is normal for that age belt. As it goes over the tension rollers, it is bent backwards and I believe that is where the problems come from. Takes years to do that, though. Nice repair, and really good information. I am going to get some of that protection spray for my stuff!!! Thanks, Brandon, and that will last a LOT longer now! To replace that belt, I think your are going to have to take the protectors off. Be well, be safe, be Blessed!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you Jim! I looked at some blue aramid belts the other night but then I saw mixed reviews. Some say they are great and better than factory and others say they crack easy. I don't know what to do. I would like something a little more durable but I did get 3 trouble free years out of that belt also. I know you work on a lot of small engines. Whats your thoughts on the blue belts? Are they better than factory? Be bleesed buddy!

[@jimmacsuga2592]

@@BrandonLund get the cheapest one made in the United States. Been working for me for years.

[@BrandonLund]

You sold me! Thanks buddy. That's just what I will do

[@koreywilliams4570]

I was thinking about doing something like this in the spring and summer. Fixing small engines and sharpening mower blades now that I have my bench grinder stand finished.

[@mindthependulum6245]

I have the same arccaptain and have the same opinion on it. I like it so much I got rid of my yesswelder!

[@BrandonLund]

It really is an awesome machine. Especially for the money!

[@christianbos1691]

Hey Brandon, I was looking out for your new video and I enjoyed it, nice project to do. I've made a new one for a friend when I was still working, made it from stainless steel but a little bit to thick ( 2 mm) because it was all I had. Waiting for the next one, I' curious what that's gonna be nice job and you treated well if you look at the blades, have a very nice weekend and stay safe,greetings.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Christian I appreciate it! I'm really happy how well this mower has held up. I might redo the mower deck next year if the motor continues to run well. 600+ hours is a lot of time on a gasoline riding mower

[@MarcelPoulin-w6t]

Thanks for the video. If the bearings are sealed bearings the grease nipples are not of any use. The outer end of the blade, the last 2 inches or so, is the cutting edge. The part of the blade from the centre to the cutting edge does not cut and does not need sharpening

[@marcelknippers9591]

Those blades look rather thick compared to my electric mower. Always thought that I was the only one sharpening those blades with a grinder with a flapdisc on it😅. Your mower looks very sturdy with such thick belts on it. Wonder which kind of engine runs it? Shall be a 50cc I guess. Wonderful repair Brandon. Always details that makes us better and wiser. Many thanks for your useful input. A machine that served you for many years and still keeps running now. That Arccaptain is awesome. A LED-light and a sheet with all the settings on it. Awesome machine! Time will tell😁. Greetz from Holland and stay healthy and blessed.😀

[@BrandonLund]

Hey Marcel thank you! I don't remember who made the blades but when I bought them I remember that they were supposed to be really good. They have actually done really well. This is the first time I have sharpened them in 3 years and I mow my grass every week. Those blades have definately served me well

[@marcelknippers9591]

@@BrandonLund Just a joy how you transfer knowledge and trigger young and old into technique. That's a Gift just a few on earth have😇😀. Thankfull to be one of the happy receivers. Love your workshop and foremost your quite mind. You should be a wonderfull teacher before a classroom. Keep Healthy, Safe and Blessed. Many thanks from Holland.😀💯❤

[@BrandonLund]

I really appreciate that Marcel! Thank you 🙏

[@donaldhalls2189]

The belts are made extremely (around the pulleys, when they run on idler stretches the internal as external to the idler my rotaryhoe, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you Donald and the same to you and yours!

[@shadowfox929]

As usual, a very nice and informative video. What did you spray on the underside of the deck? Is an automotive undercoating? Thanks for sharing.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! I sprayed fluid film on the underside

[@philliphall5198]

We have cracks but not much rust problems at all in West Texas 😊 Bone dry area 😢

[@BrandonLund]

I wish we had those issues. We have high humidity in the summer and salted roads in the winter. A dangerous combination for rust

[@bbx-gaming3162]

To see if they are level

[@tomharries847]

The design of the mulching blade is to re circulate the clippings as they are cut making them smaller.

[@BrandonLund]

It works pretty decent and the blades stay sharp for a long time.

[@jakeschisler7525]

Another blade of grass will be cut another day. My mower is a Gravely commercial zero turn and I bought it in 2014 in Florida. Now we are in Missouri and now have to deal with rocks. One of my pastures I spent a few days cutting it down with my stihl trimmer, and wasn't worried about the real big section. So I'm trimming along and got down to a small section. So i decided to bring out the mower and low and behold i hit barb wire and it was caught in the blades. So back to the building and raise up the mower and remove 2 blades. Then the problem started in where it had a vibration and it got worse. As i was mowing and sweeping up leaves dumping into the garden. As I went and made a turn i looked back and a blade fell out and luckily the bolt was still in the hole. Called the dealer to make an appointment took it in. He calls the next day and says the key way on the crankshaft was torn up but he said he could get a machine shop make a sleeve to extend the key way. He also mentioned not to idle around run it full throttle. He said otherwise he would have to pull the motor and replace the crankshaft which would be over $1000. i said let's try it his way with the added piece. Had them change the oil and filter and same with the wheel motors. So all that cost was 270 dollars. For the price of these mowers it was the way for me.

[@BrandonLund]

That sounds like the type of luck I usually have. Lucky for me my lawn is fairly flat. My back lawn is small and it was a overgrown mess with trees and pucker brush when we moved in. I made a drag (video on youtube) and made a lawn out back so knock on wood I havent hit any rocks or obstacles. I'm glad you got your mower back in working order. It definately pays to take care of them and maintain them versus the price of a new mower. The prices these days are crazy. I think you went about it the right way. It's what I would have done also. Have a great weekend Jake!

[@CraigyWaigyplays_official]

I know why your belt it trying to snap. I had a new one snap on me. I was mowing with my Yardmachines its basically a Yardman the same thing and I solved the problem. So what you need to do is find a Bungee Cord and get a hook off of it and connect that to the big spring and let the hook snap onto the bracket that little line that goes up near the left spindle on the none chute side. It works really well for me and now there is not so much tension on the belt it's more free and loose than it being too tight. I hope you get what I'm saying too lol 😅 but like I said just get a hook and connect that to the big spring and onto that little bracket.

[@CraigyWaigyplays_official]

At 1:16 in your video you see that big spring? Just connect a hook to that and onto the bracket and it will make that spring not so tight for your belt and that should fix the problem. It fixed mine 💯 just make sure your belt isn't to loose but it should at least free it up a little bit. Also I've been making myself a project and I actually turned my Yardmachines into a Yardman I changed the color and I got myself a Yardman hood so you can't even tell it was a Yardmachines anymore lol... If I make a video on it you can see it looks just like a Yardman I'll have to make a video on it soon and I'll give some advice about it as well 👍

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! 👍

[@BrandonLund]

I appreciate that man thank you! I'll add the hook this summer. I have a bunch of those bungee hooks

[@CraigyWaigyplays_official]

@@BrandonLund Alright no problem. But yes that will definitely apply less tension from that spring!

[@phillipkirbow8567]

Do you still like the yeswelder?

[@BrandonLund]

Very much but each machine shines in its own area. I use the Yeswelder 211p exclusively for aluminum mig welding

[@warrenburke9137]

Late to the comments, but is there an appreciable difference between the copper anti seize versus the silver goop?

[@BrandonLund]

As far as I know, the copper is just a little better at handling high temperatures. Like exhaust and such

[@garyfowler3393]

The reason they cut level if because the only cutting is on the outside 2" or so of the blade. You notice that even after 3 years, the section close to the center is practically untouched. I mow about 8 acres (6 of my own and 2 for my sister-in law) and I have to sharpen my blades about every other mowing time. I have lots of crawfish mounds and fire ant beds so I have a lot of rock and dirt impacts that really wear on the blades. I keep 2 sets of blades for each of my mowers and replace them after about 2 seasons. As for the belts cracking, I dont have a clue other than maybe a poor quality belt. My OEM belt lasted 1 year which I replaced with another from Ferris which also lasted a year. Since then I have used premium quality Kevlar belts and now, I get 4 years or more out of a belt.

[@BrandonLund]

I cant remember what I ended up going with for a belt when I replaced. it. Probably OEM but it;s hard to say. I generally try to get at least OEM quality on anything I do or maybe a little bettter if possible because I'm a firm believer in trying to go a little better so have a more reliable result. These blades I am SUPER impressed with. I remember when I bought them that I did a lot of research and they had a really good rating. My property as about an acre and I mow it every weekend for the past 3 years and they barely show any wear. I was pretty impressed with how little wear they had. I would have to go back into the linked video to remember what blades I went with.

[@bbx-gaming3162]

Did you put them on a nail that is sticking out of the wall

[@BrandonLund]

I didn't but that's a great idea. I tried to make sure I took even passes on both sides so they stayed balanced.

[@chrisallen3741]

Pulley could have a crack in it where they connect or bearing….id check those things

[@BrandonLund]

I will be sure to do that. Thank you

[@BobWolford-q2b]

That Arccaptain 200 is growing on me- I've stayed away from it because it's all metric, but I guess I'll just have to suck it up and learn to live with it.

[@BrandonLund]

It's a nice machine. You won't regret it.

[@TheAamens]

check if belt rollers are in same plane, not one higher, other lower

[@BrandonLund]

I will do that. Thank you 👍

[@Goldwing1500rider]

I do know why your wheel is bent…. You were racing around the corner in your yard. 😂 trying break records timing the race each time… no wonder your belts worn out!! ((Just kidding!!!)). Great maintenance work!! Little too early for spring yet!! Lol.

[@BrandonLund]

Hahahahaha now that you mention it, it was probably my wife....racing around to get the lawn done so she can get to the thrift store to blow money on more stuff we dont need. LOL She's a good woman. She would kill me if she saw this comment LOL Have a great weekend bud!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

“Probably your wife ? “. Uh huh … 👍

[@BrandonLund]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisallen3741]

I wonder why im not receiving notifications

[@BrandonLund]

Thats odd? KZbin can be finicky sometimes

[@harry8506]

Cheap belts will do that

[@chrisallen3741]

The belt could have been cut by a pullry

[@davidbegor8709]

Ozone and sunlight. Some cleaners will destroy intgrity as well.

[@BrandonLund]

Your right, It could be cleaners. I pretty much wash the mower every time I'm done mowing.