[AT] Economy Jim Dandy

[Mike Sloane]

With only 14 hp at your disposal, even if you could rig up a PTO shaft 
somehow, you couldn't to a whole lot to clear the "back 40". If you want 
to use the Jim Dandy that way, I suggest a tow-behind self powered mower 
like a Swisher or Agri-Fab.

Mike

Bob McNitt wrote:
> I'm betting the farm, so to speak, this is what has occurred since
> it's obviously a common wear problem. My late father-in-law used this
> tractor extensively on his large garden plots over the years, and that
> old transmission and shift point endured tens of thousands of
> maneuvers. Once it warms up (we have snow on the ground this morning)
> I'll be able to start repairs. Surprisingly, other than the shift
> wear, the tractor is in very good condition overall - engine, drive
> train, bearings, etc. Other than lubing, carb adjustment and cleaning,
> all I've done for replacements is put new tires on it two years ago. I
> was considering investigating the chances of installing a PTO on it
> for tow mowing in my back-40, but haven't done so yet.
> 
> Bob
> 
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