Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): front end of mower, question pool, angle iron

Question
I,have an MTD 17.5/46" model#13an607h352;The front end has buckled 3 times now.I,keep getting it repaired to no end,our land is alot of hills,which is what it is recommended for.How can I make the front-end more stable to keep this from happening? This causes promblems as well with the deck,belts,etc;

Answer
Hello Doug:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. Go to this Addy, Please. http://www.ordertree.com/index.asp and Scroll Down to the Bottom of the Page. Select the Manufacturer (MTD) and Enter the Model Numbers 13AN607H352. Then Select your Model form the List. I went to the 2000 Year Model. Then Select View Illustrated Parts List. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Using the Breakdown for Reference, can you Explain to me Exactly How the Front End has Buckled. Is Breakdown/IPL #5 the Pivot Bar Bracket Bending? If this is the Problem, then Go to your Local Machine Shop or Steel Retailer and Purchase a 13" Long Section of 5x5 Angle Iron, 1/8" thick. Then Drill and Cut to Match the Old Pivot Bar Bracket and Replace the Old Pivot Bar with the Fabricated One. I Live in WV and had the Ssame Problem. This has Corrected the Problem. I have Use the Mower with Front End Problems for 5 Yrs Now. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let Me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully  

John