I just completed a weld repair on a broken frame. We used 2" x 2" x1/4 wall angle iron and placed it inside the frame channels on both sides as far as possible. It fits snugly and allowed the frame to be lined back up and clamed tight using c clamps then skip welded the frame and angle iron every 3/4 inch top and bottom along the length. The oroginal farme is severely underdesigned and filled with many unneccesary holes and slots making it weak. If you are thinking of buying a new or used Husqvarna riding mower please confirm this has been redesigned to solve the breakage problem. This frame is pathetic!
I was really disappointed when this happened, especially on a machine that wasn’t very old. I needed it fixed fast so I just did it myself. New frame would be nice so long as that area is re-enforced. Otherwise the problem may just re-occur again. It is a known design flaw in that model. I believe they sell a kit to patch it.
Hi Mike, for this repair I used a MIG welder. Metal Inert Gas with solid wire spool. Gas metal arc welding argon and carbon dioxide mix Ar/Co2. 75% Argon and 25% Co2, but as I showed in the video I just butt welded the frame back together which is not enough for this thin frame to handle the stress so I also sandwiched the frame with some angled steel for added strength. Unless you are asking about the cutting torch I’m using in the video? That’s a Plasma cutter. I hope this helps thanks for watching, Todd
@@OVVMtoddspurrell Hi Todd. Thanks so much for the reply. I don't have much welding experience, I have a Yeswelder ACR 205SD with 7018 3/32 rod. I was thinking of welding the crack and both sides of the bracket that covers the crack along with fabricating additional support as you did. My concern is, do you think that an Arc welder would blow holes in the poor quality metal even on the correct Amps? Thanks again.
@@mrmike7919 Hi Mike, You should be able to stick weld it with the amps low. It will be a bit messier but you can clean it up after. If you are using a stick welder just do short little jabs to limit the chances of burning through and you should be ok. You may need to grind your welds down flush in order to get the plates to sit flush against the frame. It’s nice if you can utilize a few holes that are already there if you can, then just drill a few more in and you’re good to go. A word of caution, beware of the fuel tank and fuel line. I covered mine in a fireproof blanket before welding near it.
Very nice job!
@@ryanmoriarity5913 thank you, and thanks for watching
I just completed a weld repair on a broken frame. We used 2" x 2" x1/4 wall angle iron and placed it inside the frame channels on both sides as far as possible. It fits snugly and allowed the frame to be lined back up and clamed tight using c clamps then skip welded the frame and angle iron every 3/4 inch top and bottom along the length. The oroginal farme is severely underdesigned and filled with many unneccesary holes and slots making it weak. If you are thinking of buying a new or used Husqvarna riding mower please confirm this has been redesigned to solve the breakage problem. This frame is pathetic!
i have the exact same failure. contemplating replacing the entire frame
I was really disappointed when this happened, especially on a machine that wasn’t very old. I needed it fixed fast so I just did it myself. New frame would be nice so long as that area is re-enforced. Otherwise the problem may just re-occur again. It is a known design flaw in that model. I believe they sell a kit to patch it.
Same problem same fix. Thanks
What type of welding did you use?
Hi Mike, for this repair I used a MIG welder. Metal Inert Gas with solid wire spool. Gas metal arc welding argon and carbon dioxide mix Ar/Co2. 75% Argon and 25% Co2, but as I showed in the video I just butt welded the frame back together which is not enough for this thin frame to handle the stress so I also sandwiched the frame with some angled steel for added strength.
Unless you are asking about the cutting torch I’m using in the video? That’s a Plasma cutter.
I hope this helps thanks for watching,
Todd
@@OVVMtoddspurrell Hi Todd. Thanks so much for the reply. I don't have much welding experience, I have a Yeswelder ACR 205SD with 7018 3/32 rod. I was thinking of welding the crack and both sides of the bracket that covers the crack along with fabricating additional support as you did. My concern is, do you think that an Arc welder would blow holes in the poor quality metal even on the correct Amps? Thanks again.
@@mrmike7919 Hi Mike,
You should be able to stick weld it with the amps low. It will be a bit messier but you can clean it up after. If you are using a stick welder just do short little jabs to limit the chances of burning through and you should be ok. You may need to grind your welds down flush in order to get the plates to sit flush against the frame. It’s nice if you can utilize a few holes that are already there if you can, then just drill a few more in and you’re good to go.
A word of caution, beware of the fuel tank and fuel line. I covered mine in a fireproof blanket before welding near it.
@@OVVMtoddspurrell Thank you, Sir. You have been very helpful, I've subscribed. Bests. Mike
@@mrmike7919 thank you!
I appreciate that, and best of luck.
Todd
I have had two Husqvarna's and both cracked in the same place on the left side, very poor design. I'm not buying this brand again.
They really should recall them.