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Old 05-13-2012, 09:22 PM
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Hello all.

I'm glad I found this site- I've found other forums but I tend to favor the simplistic layout of this one and the amount of traffic it receives.

A quick bit of history---

My dad has had a 125 for probably 30 years that he bought used from someone that rolled it. Dad put a 105 dash on it and the steering wheel is still bent. I've blown it up 3 times (3 times? I think something like that) and have rusted out at least 2 mower decks, but it's been rebuilt 4 times and still runs like a champ. (my avatar pic is me on said 125 at 18 months. I'm now 27)

About 12 years ago dad found a 782 and the motor is starting to go on that one. It needed a fuel pump and a starter, but it works good. Something just never really spoke to me with that one; the twin motor didn't sound like a CC, the leaning forward hood, hole in the hood for the fuel, etc didn't appeal to me as much as the 125. Don't get me wrong, the 782 is a great machine, but it's just not the same as the 125.

Fast forward to last month. After moving out and buying a house, I had a CC purchase in the back of my mind. Push mowing my entire yard took an hour at least. My driveway is approx 60 feet long.


I found a decent deal on a slightly used 147 from a guy that gernaded the front PTO and didn't know how to fix it. Long story short; it is back in working condition, and I love using it. I love every minute of seat time I can get.



I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from this forum, and contributing what I've learned to help others. Thanks for having me.
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Old 05-13-2012, 09:25 PM
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Nice looking 147!
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Old 05-13-2012, 10:51 PM
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Glad to have you! Nice 147.
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Awesome history! Your 147 is a beast of a machine. I think you'll like it almost as much as the beloved 125. My son loves his 125 but treats it a bit better then you did your dads 125.
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