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Vangellis

Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
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Throttle cable stiff
Original Message Jan 20, 2005 12:19 pm

Hi Gang. Yesterday after repairing my recoil starter, I decided to give the old JD 726 a test run and get it ready for the suppossed "snow event" coming Saturday. It was about 5 degrees out, with the low during the night at about - 5 degrees. Things are going to be stiff at those temps. I don't remember my throttle doing this last year, but at first it was practically stuck. I was able to keep working it to where I could use it, but it still wouldn't hit top speed. It just doesn't seem to want to move well within the metal coiled casing. Is there something I can spray on it to loosen it up. Any tips are appreciated.

Thanks, Kevin

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Vangellis

Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
Points: 373

Re: Throttle cable stiff
Reply #8 Jan 21, 2005 11:12 am

18Degrees wrote:

Kevin- it would be best of you could bring the machine into the living room to work on while watching the playoffs. The heat form the TV does wonders.(Cover it with the sofa throw blanket so the wife does not know there is equipment in the house

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18Degrees

18 Deg....Do I know You? LOL
The shed is unheated and I actually thought of bringing it into the newly (1yr now) remodeled basement through the Patio doors. Yeah, I could throw my Giants blanket over it. LOL

As far as the Kroil gentlemen, Is that readily available, or is it hard to find.

Thanks, Kevin

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AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Throttle cable stiff
Reply #9 Jan 21, 2005 12:53 pm

PB Blaster should be quicker to find, but how about regular motor oil?

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

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