Well, I got it, using pretty a portion of everybody's reponses. I sat it on my floor jack, and found two long 1/2" rods, and pushed those through opposite holes. Then I could lift it into place and once it was inside of the lugs, it pretty much was home. Got one bolt started loose, turned the wheel so that it was hanging on that one, and punch-aligned the rest. Took it out and mowed a bit with it, and everything is fine. I think the neighbor will be real happy with it. I just hated to see it sitting in the elements rusting away, so now he has something that will start and run dependably, and maybe get some use. It does need several oil changes to get all of the old sludge washed out. I am sure he will be able to give his grandson a few tractor rides as well. My one grandson is so spoiled by my tractors that now when he gets to a place like Home Depot with a display of lawn mowers he can sit on, he gets discusted because there no one will fire it up and give him a ride.
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