Recent content by madness5557

It looks like the piece is item number 8. BRAKE TPC-590554.

Thank you. I agree it does not seem easy to repair with individual parts. It appears that the a pin broke inside the starter. It is probably is part number 8 (or possibly 9) as the small cover that that has the word "Lock" imprinted on it fell off but it did start once or twice after that...

Thank you for the reply. I did find some info on the original part and possibly two other replacements although I need to do more research to be sure I get the right one. It looks like the original part # is 590523. There are possibility two replacements 590531 and 590532. My current one...

I have an older Craftsman mower that still running good but the cord will not retract. It is easy to remove but I cannot find a replacement part for. If any one can direct me to where I may find the part it would be greatly appreciated. I know I got more then I should out of the mower but it...

I am looking at few mowers and the Ariens Ikon and Gravely ZT series is another (also John Deere but since this is not a JD thread). I know there are different series that start in the low 3K and go up from there. I have between 1/2 and 3/4 property with some slight hills that I would not...

Thank you. I may have misunderstood your reply but it seems it is the deck not the engine. I am just estimating how many hours the engine has on it. It has no oil filter which I would guess may lessen the life of the engine if the engine was not changed more often. I can get a new deck for...

I found a DOM that says DOM 121207 which I am guessing is December 12, 2007. Looks like your answer on an early 2008 is correct. It's more a guess but I'm looking at the usage of my z225 at 36 weeks a year and 2 hours per week which is just under 1000 hours. My goal is to determine is it...

I am looking to find the year it was built which I thought would be part of the serial number. But there is a DOM that says DOM 121207 which I am guessing is December 12, 2007. If correct that makes it 14 years old. My end goal is to determine is it worth putting 800 plus into it. A lot less...

I have a used z225 that seems to have a deck issues. I can buy a complete deck with new spindles, blades etc, for about $800.00. But not knowing the age and making an estimate of hours on the machine I'm not sure spending the 800 is worth it (this engine has no oil filter) or just go with a...

Joe, Yes, I pull off the yellow cap and then pull the plastic valve out. The issue is that the valve the frame directly below it and very little room to go forward with a hose (which is really towards the rear wheel). I want to a local John Deere dealer and really received no help, just wrong...

Joe, Thank you. Looks like I was sold a 253 and a filter wrench that I do not need. Any idea on how the oil is suppose to drain. I never saw anything like this. There suppose to be a hose but I tried to put one together but it is nearly impossible. It's like they tried to make it easier but...

I have a used Z225 with a serial number of m0z225a042787. I cannot find the oil filter and draining the oil seems awkward at best. I believe I need the 251 maintenance kit but was sold a 253 kit due to the serial number. Does anyone know that serial determines the maintenance kit number and...