Re: Dynamark 11-36, info please.
More info and questions about the mower. Sorry, I forgot the pictures... It was a long day and still have stuff to do tomorrow.
My friend knows nothing about the mower as it was his grandpa so he is no help. Home depot and Lowes are not really the place to find parts for this riding mower. Advise in where to go for parts, whatever is a brick and mortar store or online, will be welcome.
More stats:
Briggs & Stratton motor, 4 cycle, 11 hp at 3600 rpm, 399 cc, Synchro Balanced... Whatever that means...
This was stamped at the motor cover
Model 252707
Type 0238-01
Code 32033011
Use oil labeled SC, SD, SE, or SF. In summer use sae 30. In winter use sae 5w-20.
*I cannot find 5-20, only 5-30. However, I don't mow much after November as the grass is all dead by then. Is it really worth it to change the oil even thought I wont be using it during winter?
Air cleaner care: clean and re-oil foam element.
*I cant find this foam element...
* The motor had a J19LM champion in it. Have no way knowing that is the plug it should have. Any info about that will be appreciate it.
Battery
Autocraft
U1-3
Group size u1L
Ca @ 32f 365
Cca @ 0f 300
*This battery is dead. It was brand new when it was stored but never maintained. The mower had a amp meter that I assume works to indicate when it is charging. When I was done making sure the tractor will work I mounted one of my marine batteries to the hood and strap it. Connect it to the battery cables via isolated to keep shorts out and went around to test the driveability of the mower. The amp meter moved to the positive side but not much due to the battery being charged properly, or so I believe. Not sure what battery to buy eventually, they range from $20 to $80...
* it will be nice to somehow find the year of manufacture of the mower. After all, I'm paying $100 and seems I might end up spending a bit more than $100 or so getting it fixed. I can cut corners and saved money for now but Im sure in the end I will have to get it all.
* There is a screw right next to where the oil cap is. The oil cap does not have a dip stick to see if the oil level is low. Is this normal for this vintage mower or am I missing something. I guess to drain the oil I need to pull that screw or am I supposed to siphon it out?
*Since the kids (16 and 13) will be the main users of the mower I will love to add a kill switch for the seat. Is this readily found? we have a hill with a good incline, not sure if I will let the kids operate the mower there but either way, I will be nice to know the machine will cut if someone is off the seat.
* Can I pressure wash this machine? Actually, what part should I not get wet? I want to get it all cleaned up. Maybe a new hand of paint if I decide to keep it...
Front Tires
Superguide
15x6.00-6 14 psi max tubeless
* The front right side tire has a tube in it. I am guessing the tire was leaking and it was cheaper to put a tube in it than change the tire however is leaking big time. Two questions comes to mind.
Where can I get the air valve so I can attempt to use the tire tubeless. I can use that slime thing and see if I can keep that tire inflated. Right now it will deflate real quick and the slime will not do a thing.
Where can I find a tube for this tire. The only tube homedepot/lowes sales are the ones with the green slime in it. They are worth half what a new tire is worth...
Back Tires
Super turf
18x9.50-8 32 max psi tubeless
* The back left time does not have a tube in it and it was no holding air
I tried that slime thing and see if I can keep that tire inflated. Waiting until tomorrow to see.
Where can I find a tube for this tire. Could not find the tube for this tire at homedepot/lowes.
* The mower has headlights. I probably wont use them much. Only one side had a bulb and it was not working. They did look like the bulbs you use for your car sidemarker. I bought some in walmart to try. They work ok, not sure if I need to get a different type as I dont have a manual.
One thing to mention is that someone changed the starter switch. The original switch had a off, run with lights, run, start positions. The switch it has now does not have a position for light off so the only way to shut the lights off is to disconnect the "master" light connector. I can deal with that, but someday I might want that function back, or at least install a separate switch for the lights.
So far to have this mower a 100 percent with no worries I have to.
Change all gas hoses. $7.00
Filter for gas $10
Rider battery $30 (average)
4 tires at $35 each min. $140
Oil change $5
Belts for blades $25 average
Starter gets stuck every know and then... $60
it looks like $277.00 to get it right.
OR
Change all gas hoses. $7.00
Filter for gas $10
Rider battery $30 (average)
Green slime $30 a gallon, enough for 4 tires, IF IT WORKS...
Oil change $5
Belts for blades $25 average
it looks like $107.00 to take a chance and later have to go into the other expenses luckily one at a time...
So the big question is... Is this mover worth $100 for the mower plus $277 in repairs totaling $377.00
Or is it worth $100 for the mower plus $107 for the repairs and a few band aids until stuff has to be replaced. (hopefully not all at once) For a total of $207.00
I haven't seen much mowers under $207.00 without need of repairs but I have seem a few in the $300 range ready... However, I dont know if this mower is worth it. What do you all think?
Any of the questions that y'all can answer will be great, specially where to find parts. A big plus will be to find tubes for those tires. That should be a good compromise between using the slime or buying new tires...
Thanks!!!!
