Recent content by Jlplawn

Okay after consulting with a local John Deere dealer, there is something wrong with the deck and rather than go thru trying to get it repaired through lowes (where I bought it) I am just returning the mower. Thanks for the help, everyone

Okay, so I have a brand new S180. I am following the instructions in the manual which says to set the front of the deck 1/8-1/4 inch lower than the rear of the deck. When I get done with that, I happen to look at the blades and I see that the forward part of the middle blade cutting edge (when...

OK Dual tires seems a popular answer. Where can I get a dual tire kit or components?

Thanks for your replies. I don't mind a smaller mower, since its only in the beginning and end of year. However, a 21" walk behind is a non starter. I have a 30" toro walk behind and it takes 12 miles of walking to cut the lawn - not something I am interested in doing. Dual tires sounds...

Hi I have a 61" ferris ztr (IS2000) and a 5+ acre lot. The ferris is reeliable, cuts great, moves fast, but is very heavy ~ 1300 lbs - add my weight and we're talking over 1500#. In the early spring and fall the ground is soft, so the mower leaves deep wheel tracks that don't go away until...