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OK-Just bought my first Husky mower a 61" cut ZTR w/28 hp B&S... Not a big B&S fan but...
Are there things that I need to watch out for or do on this mower...??? I have and have used an 89 Wheel Horse 60" cut 724Z w/24hp Onan for all its life till now, still is ok, been a good one...
This is late as it is paid for now (Husky), but is it good bad or ugly...lol... Only thing I know is their site leaves a lot to be desired, hope their mowers are better...
Have a good one...Tater...

OK-Got the mower home yesterday and did a bit of ergo adjustments, then mowed a bit...
The mower is sure a bit faster and with quicker and jerkier response than my old 724Z, but maybe I can get used to that... When I switch the blades in gear at idle it kills the engine and if I up the RPMs it rattles and shakes the deck pretty bad, possibly because of the higher blade speed, but it makes me want to question the belt life ... I wanted to scoot the seat back a bit but it wouldn't budge either way when I released it and tried, I'll look closer today and see if it is locked up as it would hit the engine if it went back much... My knee still hits the right steering lever when I release the deck to mow at 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" even after setting the foot control all the way forward, btw-I'm not a tall person probably close to average, about 5'-10".... More after I adjust and use it more...
Have a good one...Tater...

Something is wrong with that deck or the way it was installed. You should not have those viberation problems. I'd take it right back to the dealer.

CajunCub said:

Something is wrong with that deck or the way it was installed. You should not have those viberation problems. I'd take it right back to the dealer.

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I'll check back with the dealer, but I didn't make it clear, what I meant was, it rattles and shakes on starting the blades, but it's pretty smooth after getting them going... Actually they seem pretty well balanced when up to speed...
Do you think there is still a problem...???
Thanks and have a good one...Tater...

OK-I had problems steering from the git go, but just thought that it was that much different from my old Wheel Horse 724Z and everyone said it would just take some getting used to... It was just too hard steering and too darn herky jerky & narveious... Well after just a bit of mowing I removed the cylinders from the steering to get it more free steering like my other mower, still very herky jerky but easier to steer... I even parked it and used my old Z to trim around the trees... Today I was about ready to return it and sell or do something, and I decided that before I returned it I needed to put the steering cylinders back on, got one on and went to put the other one on and the darn steering linkage to the bar just about fell off, the dang bolt was almost ready to fall off, tightened it back up and man what a difference, I'll know before long if that was the whole problem, but I think it may have been... More to come...
Have a good one...Tater...

Are there things that I need to watch out for or do on this mower...???

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First thing you do when you get it home is check all of the nuts and bolts and make sure they are properly tightened. Other than that, nothing really.

RobertBrown said:

First thing you do when you get it home is check all of the nuts and bolts and make sure they are properly tightened. Other than that, nothing really.

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I have torque wrenchs in inch pounds & foot pounds standing by, and when I get anything I always check all bolts and screws for propper torque, don't know how I over looked that one...:laughing:...:laughing:...:laughing:...
Joking of course...
BTW-My manual came in and so did the extra set of blades, I like to keep an extra set of blades to sharpen at my convenience...
Thanks and have a good one...Tater...

What do I like about my Husky, so far not much, even compared to my 22 yr. old zero turn mower...:thumbdown:...
Have a good one...Tater...

Well I have used it about a month or so now (2-yards) and have not grown to like it one bit...
My old Wheel Horse that I parked in the shed and gave the inside to the Husky, well I am goin back to it, the Husky may get the outside stall now and save the old mower...
I was thinkin about doin a bit of mods to the deck and went by to pick up a can of touch-up paint till I got the price---$30.95 for a 12 oz can of orange paint...????:thumbdown:
And thats what I give this mower...:thumbdown:...:thumbdown:...
Have a good one...Tater...

Ok first why are you mowing at 1.5"?
And are you sure yr not just still in love wit yr old mower. This happens to me whenever I get new equipment. Find every little thing you can as why old equip was better. How many hrs you put on it yet?
I use a new husq PZ 7234 and at first didn't like it but now love it. And talkin to another agency that has same size mowers in a husq and a Deere they say the husq outperforms the Deere allday

Tater said:

Well I have used it about a month or so now (2-yards) and have not grown to like it one bit...
My old Wheel Horse that I parked in the shed and gave the inside to the Husky, well I am goin back to it, the Husky may get the outside stall now and save the old mower.

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If I was having that much trouble with the mower, and didn't like it. I believe I would have taken it back.

Can you post some pictures of the mower?

Tater said:

I was thinkin about doin a bit of mods to the deck and went by to pick up a can of touch-up paint till I got the price---$30.95 for a 12 oz can of orange paint...????:thumbdown:
And thats what I give this mower...:thumbdown:...:thumbdown:...
Have a good one...Tater...

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Have you looked at the Valspar spray paint at TSC?

I've used the JD green and it matches up with the factory green paint very well.

Here's Husqvarna Orange paint in 12 oz cans at TSC for $5.99

Valspar Tractor & Implement Spray Paint, Husqvarna Orange, 12 oz. - 1038658 | Tractor Supply Company

Parkmower said:

Ok first why are you mowing at 1.5"?
And are you sure yr not just still in love wit yr old mower. This happens to me whenever I get new equipment. Find every little thing you can as why old equip was better. How many hrs you put on it yet?
I use a new husq PZ 7234 and at first didn't like it but now love it. And talkin to another agency that has same size mowers in a husq and a Deere they say the husq outperforms the Deere allday

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First it is wet and hot and the grass is growin like crazy, actually I am now cuttin at 2" to 2-1/4" mostly, depends... Approx. 18 hrs. on it is all...
I also think it would be a very good mower if I was cuttin grass on a lawn that was as smooth and level as a pool table, unfortunately neither are... I now mow my neighbors with the Husky, and mine with my old mower...
As far as performance, the power is fine, its the other stuff I am unhappy with...
I'll see if I can fix some things this winter, if I don't find some owner errors before...
Have a good one...Tater...

Just Deere's said:

If I was having that much trouble with the mower, and didn't like it. I believe I would have taken it back.

Can you post some pictures of the mower?

Have you looked at the Valspar spray paint at TSC?

I've used the JD green and it matches up with the factory green paint very well.

Here's Husqvarna Orange paint in 12 oz cans at TSC for $5.99

Valspar Tractor & Implement Spray Paint, Husqvarna Orange, 12 oz. - 1038658 | Tractor Supply Company

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Thanks Just Deere's, I bought the mower at a Pro Dealer so I don't know about returns on a mower that has been used... Anyway I think maybe I can get it streightened out, at least I have plans to...
I just didn't buy the mower to work on it thats what Ps me off...
I will check out TS, I did get a can at china-mart that is close for $3.24, I think it was Pumpkin Orange...
I've not taken any pictures of it yet, nor have I tried to post any on this forum, but I will see what I can do...
Thanks and have a good oen...Tater...

Tater said:

OK-Just bought my first Husky mower a 61" cut ZTR w/28 hp B&S... Not a big B&S fan but...
Are there things that I need to watch out for or do on this mower...??? I have and have used an 89 Wheel Horse 60" cut 724Z w/24hp Onan for all its life till now, still is ok, been a good one...
This is late as it is paid for now (Husky), but is it good bad or ugly...lol... Only thing I know is their site leaves a lot to be desired, hope their mowers are better...
Have a good one...Tater...

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I have wheelhorse 724Z having engine problems. Need engine has 24hp onan also. Would you be
interested in selling your wheelhorse?

Sorry, but it is not for sale at this time, might sell the Husky though...
My 724Z also has the Onan 24 hp engine...
Have a good one...Tarer

Tater said:

Sorry, but it is not for sale at this time, might sell the Husky though...
My 724Z also has the Onan 24 hp engine...
Have a good one...Tarer

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Ok thanks for answering me. Have a great day.

i traded my 98 Wheel Horse 520 LXI in on a new Husqvarna RZ 5426 ZTR and had it two weeks i didn't like how it handled or how jerky it was sometimes i thought i was going to get wii lash the thing had no traction at all i spent most of my time spinning the wheels burning up the grass rather then mowing it it wouldn't hold a hill to save its life and i had heard nothing but good about them so i decided to buy one i hated that mower and wanted my Wheel Horse back but still wanted the ZTR so i found a Exmark and traded my husqvarna in on it and now i am so happy i sit and watch the grass grow can't wait to get on it and mow so to make a long story short never will i own another husqvarna product but thats just me

I have the MZ6128 and its a great mower , its fast , 10 mph . I have 60 hrs on mine . the briggs is flawless and powerful . i bought the mulch kit and it leaves the lawn like i vaccumed it.

Since I have done some mods. to my Huskee MZ6128 it is doing a lot better, I reinforced the deck wheel brackets, and added weight to the rear, which helped a lot... Also did a tiny bit of personal stuff, like add another deck spring on the right ride, removed the cylinders from the sticks and adjusted to my liking... You can see a photo of my weight box etc. in another post reply (Traction)... I am a whole lot happier camper now...
I now have about 85 Hrs. on the mower...
Have a good one...Tater...