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BigEasy

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Spent $15 and saved $3200!
« on: May 07, 2015, 09:27:25 PM »


My 10 year old Gravely Zero Turning Radius mower wouldn't start. Tried to jump start it with my tractor...just clicking sounds. Well I almost convinced myself to buy  a new one, even pricing a new one. The dealer said, " You got 10 years out of it, which is more than most!"

The Mustachian in me said, try one more time. I pulled the engine cover and jumped the starter solenoid, and it started up. After a trip to Autozone for a $15 solenoid, started right up! Satisfied as hell...

Pays to get your hands dirty sometimes  and have a dad that taught you things like this....

Big Easy

FrugalKube

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Re: Spent $15 and saved $3200!
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2015, 11:36:30 PM »
Nice work! I'll keep that in mind for my mower when the time comes

MrsPfennig

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Re: Spent $15 and saved $3200!
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2015, 11:39:22 PM »
Awesome job! I hate replacing things and try my best to fix them.

Bajadoc

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Re: Spent $15 and saved $3200!
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2015, 08:10:35 AM »
You're the man, the Mower Man. Good job!

 

Wow, a phone plan for fifteen bucks!