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Go with the FX1000V. That’s one of the engines original to the Pro Turn 460. The original Yamaha was fuel injected. Being a Yamaha was the main problem with the engine. The fuel injection just added more problems. The FX1000V is carbureted. Have a look at the sell sheet...

If it was a Yamaha engine. Probably an EFI engine too. Briggs/Vanguard makes a 36 hp big block carbureted engine. Kawasaki FX1000V would be my pick. The FX1000V was one of the offerings on the PT 460.

Kohler Command or Kawasaki FX

The OEM part is unavailable. They are 14” wheels. Measure the axle diameter. A Craftsman, Toro, or MTD replacement may work. The Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan fit 1/2” diameter axle shaft. MTD will fit 1/2” diameter axle shaft. The widths will need to be checked with the original wheel. If your...

There probably is. You will need to supply the model number and serial number of your mower for help.

I’m looking at for new pole saw. I’m going with Echo.

If you don’t use much fuel, it’s more convenient to buy the canned pre-mix.

What @Rivets said. ☝️ The kit includes new grommets, new lines, and new primer bulbs. There are two intake manifold block gaskets that you can buy separately. They aren’t normally needed. But, why not? You will already have half of the stuff off.

Pretty much.

Do you have a vice and a torch? If so, you can heat a wrench up and bend it to the desired angle. Will a swivel, extension, and ratchet work with the crow foot? Can you get some pictures for us to see what you are dealing with? What size wrench fits?

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Take it back to your dealer. It’s under warranty.

I wonder how much their partnership with Briggs and Stratton is costing them? Those slick looking Orange and White Ferris mowers have to come at some cost.

Try a 20W50 without any additives. You will need a rebuild, new engine, or a new machine in the future.

Running 1/4” blades on a machine designed to be fitted with 1/8” blades adds extra drag on the engine as well.

It could be that your bagger isn’t sealing good around the discharge chute. In dry conditions, baggers typically produce more dust.

Typical results of using Gator blades. Plus, those blades are heavy duty blades and are thicker and heavier than OEM or aftermarket equivalent blades. Buy you some OEM or aftermarket equivalent blades and side discharge.

Right! I’ve already checked. That’s why Lowe’s sold them. They could be purchased for under $4,000. Hydro-Gear ZT2800 transaxles. It’s a residential mower. It’s like saying that a Toro Timecutter or a Hustler Raptor are commercial mowers. Just because someone uses a residential mower to make...

Moisture will get between the undercoating or bed liner and make it rust faster. Blow the outside of the mower off after each mowing. Compressed air or a leaf blower works well. Frequently scrape the debris from the under side of the deck. I scrape the underside of my deck about every 12 hours...

Nope. Try again. The Kohler 7000 is not a commercial engine. The only Ariens mower that is close to commercial is the Zenith.

It’s rather obvious that it was exposed to the elements for some time.

In the OP’s first post, he said that he purchased from Lowe’s. That says a lot about the mower. It probably sat outside for some time.

Sorry, Ariens Ikon XL 60 is not a commercial mower. Good try though.

Would you care to share with us what 6 Ariens commercial zero turns that you own?

I’m linking to the Sears YouTube site for the leveling video. Try to match your cutting height selector to the actual cutting height of the bottom of the blades. The anti-scalp wheels is another matter. From what you have described, it sounds like one of the anti-scalp wheel bracket is bent.

I honestly think that you are wasting your time. Like I said, they are designed to stay on. We do not know what make and model of mower POW123 has or had. https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/hour-meter-on-gravely-hd-question.19308/

I’ve owned two Gravely ZTRs and the hour meter is always showing the current hours. The elapsed time doesn’t change until the mower is running. The hour meters have an internal battery. When those internal batteries fail, a new hour meter will need to be installed.

Good eye! I didn’t catch that. Yes, the belt must be under the belt keepers.

Sounds like the weight of the new blade has the governor kicking in. Order or borrow a cheap tachometer. The better ones have an Alligator clip for attaching to the plug wire. Adjust your low idle speed, wide open throttle speed, and Governor as detailed in the engine service manual. You should...

No. Although, it doesn’t continue to add time when not in operation. Get you a Battery Tender Jr.

With the EZT, all that’s needed is a fluid change. Most owners don’t even do that. If the owner isn’t mechanically inclined and know the process, opening up the unit could have consequences. https://www.hydro-gear.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BLN-52622_2100_2200_P13.pdf

Verify the problem before throwing parts at it.

As @berstmobile1 said: “The Great Danes I service have wonderful lap bars that you can comfortably hold in one hand as they sit less than 1/2" apart and can be adjusted low enough to touch your thighs” My Gravely Pro Turn 260 has a similar steering arm setup as the now defunct Great Dane...

It probably hasn’t changed. Refer to the owners manual to confirm. There should be a belt routing diagram on your deck. Make sure all of the pulley bolts are tight. The tension pulley assembly should move freely and and not flop around.

You are halfway there. Do the tires have the same size stamped on both? Are the tires from the same manufacturer? Those things are important. If they are from the same manufacturer and are stamped the same, there is something that you can try. Remove the smaller wheel assembly and pump it up to...

There are some Cub Cadet models with steering wheels. Country Clipper has joy sticks. Do you have arm rests on your Toro?

It sounds like fuel delivery issues. Check fuel lines in the tank. Check the 90 degree fittings at tank. Check lines between tank and fuel pump. If there is an on/off tank selector valve, make sure it’s clear and functional. You might have to remove the tank and clean it. Confirm that the fuel...

Squealing could mean a locked up pulley or spindle.

Kohler 10W30 is a very robust oil and is formulated for small engines. They contain nearly twice the zinc and phosphorus content of passenger car oils.

Being in the Deep South, I like Rotella T5 15W40 or 10W40 motorcycle oil.

It’s always possible to have a bad pulley or spindle from the factory. With the belt off of the machine, check the pulleys and spindles. They should turn freely. Look for bad spots on all of the pulleys. Any problems and you will need to visit the nearest authorized repair shop. I always like to...

We have no idea what mower that you own or the hydro make and model.

Correct! You don’t want trash sucked into the engine. Yesterday was my first mow after the adjustments. The performance was much better. It powered through the thick Common Bermuda really well. The grass discharge was farther. And, not a single seed head of Bahia grass was left standing. I was...

Just move it up one hole.

There’s your answer. 3/4” off of the ground at 3” is too low. Raise those anti-scalp wheels. The bottom hole is when you are cutting at the highest deck setting. With the deck set at 3”, the anti-scalp wheels should be about 2 1/2” off of the ground. The anti-scalp wheels are to prevent the deck...

The first thing that you need to do is consult your owners manual. Being new, the steering lever action will loosen up. The tracking is most important. Both wheels should turn at the same speed and the mower should not creep in neutral. Like @Tiger Small Engine said, a pipe can help with...

Sounds like a fuel delivery problem. It could be trash in the fuel. The fuel tank pickup lines could be deteriorating. It could be trash getting hung up in the 90 elbow coming from the tank. It could be trash in the tank shutoff valve, if you have dual tanks. Trash in the carburetor bowl or fuel...

Thanks @StarTech! I wouldn’t think that Gravely would set the WOT RPMs any different on the Kohler ZT740 than the Kawasaki FX850V. The blade tip speeds should match across the Pro Turn 260 models. The engine may have been set to the 7000 series specifications before it left the Kohler factory...

I asked my Gravely dealer specifically to check the no load full throttle and idle speed. I don’t think it was done. I suspected the WOT speed was low. I have some Common Bermuda Grass over my septic drain field. It’s really thick and I’ve noticed the engine wasn’t performing as it should. When...