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mopar4u
05-02-2006, 03:35 PM
Briggs 18 Twin II

Model 422707 Type 151201 Code 88102712

I want to mount a tachometer on my rig, can I use an automotive tach? How would I install it?
oldrustycars
05-02-2006, 04:32 PM
http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/gasoline.php
for a mounted tach, this is the only one im aware of. has a battery, one wire wraps around the spark plug wire, works great. ALL of you commercial mowing guys should have one. has an hourmeter built in.
mopar4u
05-02-2006, 05:27 PM
http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/gasoline.php
for a mounted tach, this is the only one im aware of. has a battery, one wire wraps around the spark plug wire, works great. ALL of you commercial mowing guys should have one. has an hourmeter built in.


I looked at your link, which one would I want?
Jman
05-02-2006, 06:06 PM
TT226NR2C. This would be with a non-resettable hour meter.
lawnmaniac883
05-02-2006, 08:14 PM
Either get the commercial or the original gas tach. I just got my commercial one put on my z a couple days ago. What a difference it makes having the rpms set and being able to know what they are at all times!
oldrustycars
05-02-2006, 10:21 PM
Either get the commercial or the original gas tach. I just got my commercial one put on my z a couple days ago. What a difference it makes having the rpms set and being able to know what they are at all times!
see? im a trucker, i have lots of forward gears. i drive by the tach...if its dropping, i drop a gear. if you're rpm's are dropping, slow your ground speed to keep the engine, and therefore the blade speed, up.
pgiddy
05-22-2006, 05:33 AM
I'm doing fine just using my ears for when I need to slow down in thick grass. I wouldn't mind knowing how many hours the engine's been running. The part that gets me is they say the battery is not replaceable. Argh
oldrustycars
05-22-2006, 09:21 AM
the battery last a long long time. in fact, i dont recall ever seeing go dead. and if your ears can pick up a 50 rpm drop, thats great.
lawnmaniac883
05-22-2006, 11:23 AM
I'm doing fine just using my ears for when I need to slow down in thick grass. I wouldn't mind knowing how many hours the engine's been running. The part that gets me is they say the battery is not replaceable. Argh


Trust me, you have no clue where your rpm's are by ear lol. I thought the same thing until I had a tach...:laugh:
rodneyskip
05-22-2006, 11:47 AM
Which one would I need for a JD 757? (25 Kawi)?
oldrustycars
05-22-2006, 02:00 PM
just contact tinytach, they'll make sure you get the correct one.
fulano
05-22-2006, 02:31 PM
They are quick to deliver too. I ordered one last Wednesday and got it Friday. :)