Steering Knob for Riding Lawn Mower!
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- We use our riding lawn mower a lot! It would be great if there were a lawn-tractor-sized “spinner” knob that made it easier to turn the steering wheel. There is! Is it “Yea or Nay with DirtFarmerJay?”
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No kidding. I had thought it would be great if there was a “spinner” knob for lawn tractor steering wheels. And, there it was, hanging on a hook at our local Tractor Supply Company. It looked well made, and for $20, I had to give it a try.
The knob is offered by GVPower.com, and this is one of their several lawn tractor accessories. We hope to review those later and see if they are legitimate solutions to the problems that we as homeowners and gardeners experience.
The Easy-Rider™ comes in green, gray, and red. We chose green to get a close match to our John Deere® lawn tractor. Everything you need to install the unit comes in the box, it and it installs in just three steps. Well, there is one other thing you’ll need - either a utility knife or a small straight-blade screwdriver to pry off the cover cap of the unit.
The instructions walk you through these steps:
1. Remove the top cover of the knob. Using the included hex wrench, remove the center bolt and washer. Set them aside, and slide up the knob off the inner molded sleeve. Remove the inner sleeve from around the ring clamp.
2. Determine if the diameter of your steering wheel is large enough that the ring clamp will tighten around it properly. If not, use the included molded shim.
3. Undo the ring clamp and place it around the steering wheel at the desired position. A good starting point is the 2 O’clock position for right-handed steerers and the 10 O’clock position for left-handed steerers.
4. Once you have determined what position on the wheel you want the Easy-Rider™ to be, place the molded inner sleeve over the ring clamp and push it down tight. Then install the outer knob over the sleeve, followed by the washer, and finally the hex head bolt. Use the hex key to tighten the Easy-Rider™ into place securely.
The process took about 5 minutes. This was very easy and we like the result.
The Easy-Rider™ gets a “Yea” from us. We are going to like using this and it is well made, so we think we’ll enjoy this enhancement for many years to come.
You can get yours at:
gvpower.com/product_detail.ph...
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I don't have this particular brand. But, this is something everyone should have on their mowers. I can't believe more people don't use them.
I injured my left wrist and remembered this video. I bought one of these and installed it on my lawnmower. It was a bit difficulty to install with an injured wrist, but what a difference it made. Thanks, DFJ!
Thanks for showing the installation.
I'm gonna go buy this knob as per your review and if it don't fit or falls apart while installing it on my JD mower, you're gonna hear from me!
Fair enough! Just was using our yard tractor with this knob less then an hour ago. Still going strong...
Good evening from Southeast South Dakota. We call them wrists breakers
Love it!
Great video review! I subbed.
Awesome, thank you!
I remember seeing those on old trucks that did not have power steering. Definitely a less expensive alternative to purchasing a garden tractor with power steering.
Yes, indeed. We really like this accessory. Best, DFJ
CLP King Pin Quick-Connect Hitch Pin works well also from company . I enjoy your videos
We used to use those on our trips down south...when they were LEGAL! 😅,- they're still one of the best ideas ever thought up!
I remember these as well on some of the vehicles my family had when I was a kid. My Kubota compact tractor has one and I wouldn't be without it. Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay yep- I remember our camping friends had a clear emerald green one and we thought it was the coolest thing ever!
Have a good Christmas dirt farmer! And thanks for the good memory👍🎄!
Had an eight ball spinner on my old 61 ford truck 👍
Love it!
They are great, my dad used to use them on his farm tractors back in the 60s and 70s and he also put one on our riding lawn mower back then and I used it from mower to mower until I got a zero turn and don't need it. It was common back then and was mad of wood back then but the same thing. I think they made them illegal to use in cars at some point if I remember correctly since you could break a wrist with the one in the car and how that operated. Might be wrong on that but seems like I remember something like that but great on tractors. Thumbs up!!
I agree they were also called suicide knobs when on a car
Thanks for writing and telling us of your experiences, and for your kind words as well. Best, DFJ
Updated Necker Knob, I may need to run down to pick one up!
Give it a try. You've provided yet another name for these devices. Other names include "suicide knob", "spinner knob", and "brodie knob." Love it! Best, DFJ
That would definitely make turning much easier.
I think so too!
@@DirtFarmerJay Happy holidays Jay to you and yours 🎉
What will be produced next for a lawnmower, fox tails, dual antennae, wheel skirts, spot lights, fuzzy dice, lake pipes?
I've seen some pretty tricked out lawn equipment, so I wouldn't be surprised! Best, DFJ
Suicide knobs were made illegal in some states on automobiles.
Thanks for letting us all know. Best, DFJ
We called them suicide knobs back in the sixties
Does this one Fit on Car Steering wheels?? 🤔
No, it's too small. I've found auto steering wheel covers at places like AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as Walmart's auto section. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
Always knew them as knecker knobs. You could keep one hand on the wheel and an arm around your sweetheart.
Good one!
Illegal In all states on C D L vehicles I think
Indeed, but this one is for lawn tractors/yard equipment. So, no problem. Best, DFJ