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I have a 1995 Troy-Bilt GTX 16 with a snow thrower. I live in Ohio and use this machine to move snow only...I don't use it for mowing, although I have the deck. It is a beast, in excellent condition, and has been in the family since new. It is pretty big to get out and move snow with and takes...

Does anyone know if there is a service manual for a 1996 Troy-bilt GTX 16? Not the owners manual but an actual service repair manual. What model Bolens would I look for if I needed to go that route...Bolens durotrac? Thanks. Trying to learn this machine...

My 1996 Troy-bilt GTX 16 has a problem with the hydraulic attachment lift. When I lift the snowblower attachment up it takes about 5 seconds for it to drift back to the ground. Not sure where to start the troubleshooting process. I don't see any leaks. Wondering if the O rings are going bad in...

I have a Troy-bilt/Bolens snow thrower for my Troy-bilt GTX 16. I need shear bolts 1/4" x 1" grade 5 and 5/16" x 2 1/4". Can't locate any. Does anyone know of a source for these? Thanks

I have a Troy-bilt/Bolens snow thrower for my Troy-bilt GTX 16. I need shear bolts 1/4" x 1" grade 5 and 5/16" x 2 1/4". Can't locate any. Does anyone know of a source for these? Thanks

An elderly neighbor left me his 1996 Troy Bilt GTX 16, mower deck, and snow blower attachment. I have been mowing and blowing snow for him for the past few years and have enjoyed using this machine. Looking forward to asking questions and learning about this equipment. I'm pretty excited to have...

I have the opportunity to buy my neighbors Troy-Bilt GTX 16 with a snow blower. He is elderly and I have been using it to mow and blow snow for him for a few years. It is an amazing machine. I'm guessing he bought it back in the mid 90's. Everything seems hydraulic, including steering. Is this...

I have a 2008 Grasshopper Model 124 that is powered by a B/S Intek 24 HP engine. While mowing today it just stopped dead like the key was shut off. The engine will not crank. All fuses check out okay visually and with an Ohm meter. I have 12.57 volts at the battery. When I turn the key I get a...

I have the opportunity to perhaps buy a mid 90's GTX 16 with a snow blower. The only Troy-Bilt equipment I have is a horse tiller from the early 70's and it's bullet proof. Was Troy-Bilt an MTD company by the mid 90's and if so is that necessarily a bad thing as compared to the old Troy-bilts...

I have tried several lawn care companies and am not happy with their results. The big companies come on certain dates regardless of the weather (and try to sell me every service in the world) and the smaller local guy I am now using is not responsive to my emails or calls. So, I am going to go...

I have a B & S 24 hp Intek motor. Model 4440000. I need to change the stator under the flywheel. I am trying to figure out how to hold the flywheel stationary so I can loosen the nut. Any ideas? Thanks. Tom

I have a 5 year old Grasshopper (165 hrs) with a 24 HP B&S engine (Model 400000). After 6 or so starts the battery is dead and I have to recharge it. Have tried several new batteries and the same thing happens. Obviously the battery is not getting charged while the engine is running. I...

First time poster. I have a Grasshopper model 124...it's a little one. My lawn is about a 1/2 acre and is flat. I have had this mower for about 5 years and love it. The problem I have, and I assume this is true with all zero turn mowers, is that the tires spin in sharp turns or stopping and...