Recent content by Retiredgunny

12 years and the valves were perfectly in spec.

I had a Courage on a Cub Cadet and got 9 years out of it with no issues. Always thought I was lucky. Sold it to help fund the Hustler. Gonna adjust the valves this morning as it looks very easy.

My Wife noticed a huge difference between my mower and the neighbors. His Kohler sounds like it has a 3hp size muffler on it. As I far as I know, the Kohler has hydraulic valves and the Kawai solid, but it has been well over a decade and my 651 still purrs like a kitten. At what point might I...

Howdy, very long no post because my 2012 Raptor 42" has been the best mower I have ever owned. I have only had to replace the bolt that holds the front of the deck as it snapped. They came out with a heavier bolt. I had them change the belt just because it was old. I am not sure when they...

Thanks for the replies. I agree about the price and did not inquire about it. I ended up finding one right in town for $125. No bag, but the bags are tiny anyway and if my Son in Law wants one, he can buy one. His yard is about 1/4 acre at most. The front yard does have a gentle slope so I think...

Howdy, old, retired Marine. Looking for a good used mower for my Son-in-Law/Daughter as a housewarming gift. The amount of used mowers for sale on places like Facebook is staggering and overwhelming. Just when you think you found "the one" you read reviews and move on. There is a 2005 electric...