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Post by klorentz on Oct 27, 2015 12:41:37 GMT -5
I am looking too but have to stay in the general area.
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Post by DarJones on Nov 2, 2015 2:35:17 GMT -5
Here is one worth looking at. It is not electric start, but has the Kohler 8 hp engine and at $400 is a pretty good deal. Look closely at the tines, if they are significantly worn, ask him to reduce the price by $100. It would be an outstanding buy at $350. It is a good buy at $400. Distance shows about 120 miles so is a bit of a drive, but likely worth it. minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/grd/5296053340.html |
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Post by littleminnie on Nov 2, 2015 21:09:32 GMT -5
I sent you a message. It's 80 miles which is ok. I just want to know how to choose it; what to ask.
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Post by DarJones on Nov 2, 2015 22:16:52 GMT -5
Ask about the history, did he buy it new? Also, has it been cranked and run lately, if not, ask him to get it running so you can use it a few minutes.
Look under it at the tines and see if they are original (will still have red paint on them) and how much wear they have. If it still has the original red tines, it will have little wear and should last 20 or more years. There is nothing wrong with having the tines changed, it just indicates the tiller has had a bit more use over the years.
There is an adjustment that will almost always have to be made because few who own these tillers know to make it. It is to set the tension on the yoke that engages the belt drive. If it goes into drive and pulls forward reasonably well, the adjustment is likely all that it will need to be ready to run next spring. A 9/16 wrench and about 10 minutes will set the yoke adjustment.
It should shift smoothly into low and high gears and should reverse without grinding or slipping. If it works right, it is definitely worth the $400 he is asking, but don't miss the opportunity to talk him down $50 if the tines are significantly worn.
This is the best looking Troybilt I've seen in your area at a good price. It is a ton better than that re-branded White yardmachine that your friend was trying to unload.
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Post by reed on Nov 3, 2015 9:58:52 GMT -5
That thing looks almost brand new. Definitely worth an 80 mile drive to see for sure. It would be a few hundred miles for me or I might beat you to it.
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Post by littleminnie on Nov 3, 2015 10:48:45 GMT -5
Hub thinks I need an electric start. What do you think?
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Post by DarJones on Nov 3, 2015 11:39:57 GMT -5
The Kohler engine is very easy to pull start. I set the choke on mine, pull one time, and release the choke. It has always cranked on the first or second pull.
I'd go look at it and see how you feel about starting it. This is too good a deal to waffle on. It will be sold within 3 days.
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Post by littleminnie on Nov 3, 2015 21:22:04 GMT -5
He emailed and said someone is buying it tomorrow. I had asked to look at it Saturday.
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Post by littleminnie on Nov 6, 2015 9:50:21 GMT -5
A close friend of mine is selling his tiller and I have borrowed it before but I'm going to go try it out tomorrow. It is a Cub Cadet. His wife uses it with flip flops on and just walks beside so I figure it should be easy enough to operate. He is also taking off $100 if I buy it so it will only be $300. I think if I want something different someday I can change up but should probably go with this now.
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Post by littleminnie on Nov 8, 2015 20:50:42 GMT -5
I got one! It is a Cub Cadet about 5 years old for $300.
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