| In The Shed Ride on Mower setup hint and tips |
| beware when surf'n american sites USA Gallon = 3.7 litres "Aussie" imperial Gallon = 4.54 litres Steering setup #1 : For easyer & better steering check out the "Ackerman Principle" . (seach the net) heres one site below it's from a remote control site but uses the same princible on any vehicle. http://www.rctek.com/handerling/ackerman_steering_principle.html # 2 : some of the standard modified have steering wheels with a simple brake/cluch lever mounted to the wheel for a throttle, That way you have two hands on the steering wheel and full throttle most of the time. # 3 : Motor bike handle bar for the super mods for even more control, and more controls at you finger tips eg: throttle, brakes, kill switch, # 4 : lowering the front axle for better centre of gravity and better handerling. diagram A is normal mower steering setup, diagram B is modified steering . diagram A diagram B 1: kingpin axle 2: tyre 3: front mower frame with kingpin bearing holder 4: wheel Axle Also the kingpin bearing supports at the top can be tilted back for better steering for rear wheel drives.(tilted forward for front wheel drives) "Ackerman Principle gives more details" |
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