View Profile: Darryl G - Lawn Mower Forum

Yesterday, 07:09 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Opinions on Scag Patriot for 2 acre homeowner in Scag Forum

Sounds like a good plan as long as the Scag dealer is reputable and reasonably convenient. I'm a firm believer that a good nearby dealer can be as...

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Yesterday, 05:50 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Opinions on Scag Patriot for 2 acre homeowner in Scag Forum

Hi. A few things. Any of those mowers will do the job and give you many years of service on a 2 acre lawn. Zero-turn mowers are pretty quick, so...

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Yesterday, 02:55 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Need some help making my lawn more of a lawn! in Lawn Care & Landscaping

Aeration can't hurt. It will help to relieve compaction and open the soil up to air and nutrients. More important is to loosen the top portion of...

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02-14-2019, 07:15 PM

Darryl G started a thread New Urethane Plow Edges in Snow Removal

My new plow edges finally came in. They recently became available for V plows with the built-in curb guard and integrated center snow catcher. ...

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02-14-2019, 02:23 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Need some help making my lawn more of a lawn! in Lawn Care & Landscaping

You need to keep the lawn free of debris, relatively anyway. Mulching leaves is OK if done often and you're not getting a build-up. Areas under...

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02-14-2019, 12:15 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread Grasshopper Dozer Blade chatters in Grasshopper Forum

Any update?

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02-12-2019, 05:54 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread Walker mowers in Walker Forum

The high dump option for Walkers is pretty cool. You can dump over the sides of your truck/trailer or pile high at an on-site dump site.

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02-10-2019, 09:16 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Toro timecutter model 74721 with kohler engine. in Toro/Wheelhorse Forum

It's possible that your fuel tank isn't venting or that you have a bad ignition coil.

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02-10-2019, 01:56 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread Liberty z starting issues? in Scag Forum

I just wanted to add that any time I get a click but my starter doesn't engage on my Z mowers I bring my lap bars in and then back out and disengage...

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02-09-2019, 11:13 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Liberty z starting issues? in Scag Forum

Often times dealers have a pick-up/drop-off employee who is not a trained mechanic. And of course they need to be compensated to haul a machine...

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02-09-2019, 02:08 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Looking For Suggestion - Buying a New Riding Mower in Mower & Equipment Buying & Pricing

GT = Garden Tractor as opposed to a lawn tractor.

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02-09-2019, 11:43 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread Is this a good price? Gravely ZT HD 52" Kohler in Gravely/Ariens Forum

Congrats. Going with a good dealer can make all of the difference and I'm partial to Kawasaki engines myself. I don't own a Bob-Cat because I think...

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02-09-2019, 11:34 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread JD, Zero turn Z235 42C , opinions?? in John Deere Forum

Not familiar with that particular machine but: Small/light zero turn mowers tend to have pretty poor traction. I'd be pretty leery of that...

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02-07-2019, 05:30 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Powder Coat Love/Hate Relationship in Mower & Equipment Operation

Well I think I've defeated that purpose with all of the shaker cans of paint I've used for repairs. Just adding that on my trailer and mowers...

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02-07-2019, 04:11 PM

Darryl G started a thread Powder Coat Love/Hate Relationship in Mower & Equipment Operation

I have a love/hate relationship with the powder coat on my outdoor equipment. I love how it holds its shine/appearance over time and its wear...

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02-06-2019, 11:19 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread first zero turn. Looking at gravely zt xl 42/Ariens ikon xl 42 in Mower & Equipment Buying & Pricing

Ruts: Sometimes it's not enough to just alternate patterns, you need to move over a bit too, even if it's just a few inches. This goes for both the...

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02-05-2019, 05:33 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Sears sells Craftsman for $900 million. Old news, but for those who haven't heard in Craftsman Forum

My dad was a vending machine distributor. Besides selling new machines he also reconditioned older ones which included stripping everything out of...

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02-04-2019, 06:46 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Grasshopper Dozer Blade chatters in Grasshopper Forum

I see. I know they offer an option on their site to have a beveled cut on the edge so break-in isn't necessary. Don't give up on it yet :) Edit:...

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02-04-2019, 06:25 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Grasshopper Dozer Blade chatters in Grasshopper Forum

Did they give you instruction on how to break it in? I've been told drive backwards about 100 yards on wet pavement, at least for truck plows. ...

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02-04-2019, 01:24 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Too much oil in Kubota Forum

Second sentence: "Went by the books with new filter and 3.7 quarts of new oil from 1 gallon jug." Welcome to the forum. :smile:

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02-02-2019, 11:02 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Grasshopper Dozer Blade chatters in Grasshopper Forum

Nice! It will be a lot quieter. A buddy of mine has "U" edges on the Boss DXT on his mason dump and it's way quitter than my VXT. He has to be at...

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02-02-2019, 04:59 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Oil filter check for Kawa FR691V in Hustler Forum

I just don't get it. Would you guys who run automotive oil in your mowers (and somehow think it's better for it) run mower oil in your cars/trucks. ...

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02-01-2019, 07:58 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Used LazerZ???? in Exmark Forum

Understood and I absolutely agree. I just wanted to make sure that the OP knew that the machine he's looking at is about as robust as they come and...

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02-01-2019, 06:50 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Used LazerZ???? in Exmark Forum

With all due respect Mike, it sounds like he's looking at a full-sized full commercial machine, whereas yours in a step below my 2003 HP/23 Kawi and...

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02-01-2019, 08:32 AM

Darryl G replied to a thread Toro 726 TE: What should I know about it. in Snow Removal

Sounds like a good deal to me I suggest that you just make sure that the augers and the impeller aren't rusted to their respective shafts. If...

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01-31-2019, 02:44 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Installed new Dampeners in Mower & Equipment Operation

I realize that this is an older post but I just noticed that it received no replies. The short answer is that they don't and won't except slowly or...

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01-30-2019, 11:22 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Oil filter check for Kawa FR691V in Hustler Forum

Well good luck with your new machine and don't forget to pick up some genuine Hustler mower grease. :biggrin: Edit: I just came across a receipt...

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01-30-2019, 06:49 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Oil filter check for Kawa FR691V in Hustler Forum

Imagine for a moment that you do have an engine issue under warranty. Do you want to have to be arguing about whether or not the failure was related...

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01-30-2019, 05:49 PM

Darryl G replied to a thread Grasshopper Dozer Blade chatters in Grasshopper Forum

One other thought. You could perhaps put a urethane edge on your blade. It will make less noise and clean better in some conditions but I don't...

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