Pulled the trigger on the SS5060

[wbw]

Stopped at the dealer again today for a final look see. Decided to make the move. Filled out the application for the 0% financing and got approved. I'll stop there tomorrow to sign the agreement and it will be delivered either Thursday or Friday. Looking forward to it. :biggrin:

I mowed today for what will probably be my last cut with my Hustler Fastrak. I cleaned it up real good and will try to sell it before winter. If not, spring should find a buyer.

 

[BlazNT]

Spring is where the money is. Congrats on the new mower.

 

[wbw]

Spring is where the money is. Congrats on the new mower.

Thanks. Spring may be where the money is, but I could use the extra room in the garage with the Hustler gone.

 

[BlazNT]

LOL I just bought a storage shed to make everything fit in my garage. Tired of clearing the snow off the truck.

 

[7394]

Another Congrats on the SS 5060, I recently got the SS 4260, because of so many trees on my place & my shop space is limited..

I'm really enjoying it for sure.. Had to make slight deck adjustment on the F to B slope. It was level, I set it to 1/8" lower in front..

 

[wbw]

She was delivered this afternoon. She's all beautiful, dressed in red.

I just mowed yesterday, but I'll give her a spin this weekend.

Just thought of a question for you owners: do you use the water systems to clean your decks or no? I usually clean my deck by hand every time before I cut, so this water system is new to me. Do you guys use it, or is it mostly a gimmick?

 

[Brucebotti]

She was delivered this afternoon. She's all beautiful, dressed in red.

I just mowed yesterday, but I'll give her a spin this weekend.

Just thought of a question for you owners: do you use the water systems to clean your decks or no? I usually clean my deck by hand every time before I cut, so this water system is new to me. Do you guys use it, or is it mostly a gimmick?

I tried the water system a few times on my MX5060, and it doesn't seem to do much. I have had it for nearly two seasons and I have only had to clean the bottom of the deck maybe 3-4 times. It just doesn't seem to build up. The only times have been when the grass was high and a little wet.

Best of luck with your new ride. I'm sure you'll love it!

Bruce

 

[7394]

I'll never use the water system, I think it is inviting rust & possible water into spindle bearings..

Just as I'll never use a metal blade putty knife, the steel blade can scrape off the powder coating underneath..

I use wooden scrapers I made outta some old masonite.. Never scratch thru the coating like this.. Plus I clean right after I mow, when grass is still soft & easy to remove..

Enjoy your 5060 :thumbsup:

 

[wbw]

Thanks for the input guys. I'll skip the water works.

I've been using a small V shaped cement trowel to scrape the underside of the deck. I'll have to make sure I'm not scraping paint when I do that.

 

[7394]

That'll help from getting the deck rusting right away... That's why I use wood.. But thats me..