[AT] Sad news update

[Dean VP]

Dallas/Jack:

I don't know if this is a general JD 425 mower issue or not but I own one
and have for several years. Just this spring I had a fire start around one
the deck blade pulleys. I thought I had a bearing problem at first but what
started the fire were some clippings that got inside under the belt cover
and the friction of the spinning wheel and belt lit the dead grass. Not
observable w/o removing the covers. Fortunately, I caught it before it did
any real damage. Scared the heck out of me. I now run w/o the belt covers on
the deck so I can see when grass clippings build up. I could easily see how
that heat could build up while mowing but not ignite immediately but then
later ignite after the tractor was stored. Very troublesome. I got a good
warning.

Dean A. Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA 98290

"Experience is a series of non-fatal mistakes."

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Dallas and Kathy
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Sad news update

Has this been a problem with these mowers? I park mine in a shed with a 
bunch of antiques, including mint 62 Chevy Convertible, Several of my old 
Allis tractors,  well you get the idea. Are these mowers noted for starting 
fires? Once again, I am sorry for your loses.  Dallas
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From: "jvhollon" <jvhollon at greenhills.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:19 PM
Subject: [AT] Sad news update


> State fire marshall was here; he decided 90% probability fire started from

> a 425 JD lawn mower.  He estimated loss between $50-80,000.  Insurance 
> investigator and adjuster will be here tomorrow.  They will make a 
> decision on what started the fire.
>
> Short list of lost items:  JD GM, JD A, Vermeer Round Baler, 999 JD 
> Planter, set of JD fenders, 3 big nut carbuerators, Snap-on wire welder, 
> two air compressors, quarter through one-inch drive sockets and air 
> impacts, drill presses, torches, table saws, lots of hand tools, two sets 
> of draft harness, four collars, high wheel wagon with spring seat and 
> original paint, hydraulic jacks, and just general tools I've worked with 
> for forty years.
>
> I'll let you know how I come out.  Thanks for all your thoughts.  Jack
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