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have you looked at something comparable in the JD line, one-n-done, and you'll have a better machine all around - jmo.....

since you already stated you've tried using "grease", how about using some "Lucus Red & Tacky"' or, good old fashion "Cosmoline".....

Hmmm, quick ? - - - how many torque wrench users have their wrench recalibrated annually..... "silence"

when was the last time you bought an plug-in tool that lasted 45 years after daily work use, I have several; but, not a single battery tool has lasted 5 years...... Oh ya, I have a 1981 Case 108 tractor with a deck and blower that my son uses, and which is still going strong after HOURS and...

sounds like you need a goat instead of a mower...

ahhhh ha, got it... but thanks anyway. When I spoke to the parts department I asked him to "confirm" that they had one = "Yes", so I guess someone's walking it here... ;-(

If you would confirm that for me, please, I might just need it... otherwise I'll need to bring in a few goats.....

https://www.toro.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=52405&iid=473760&pid=527823

Well now, the Ferris parts warehouse stated, "Yes, we have one in stock". So I ordered it, back on the 21st... still waiting

Try inflating the tires to minimum psi, or maybe a couple pounds less...

PS - check out the post above from today, i.e. Ariens Apex Weak/Defective HydroGear Transaxle?

and for the record, I do take care of my equipment. I still have a 1981 Case 108 that my son uses, it has the original deck and spindles, and it has to have 3-4k hours on it by now. My son rebuilt the 8hp B&S engine a few years ago. It still cuts a nice lawn...

NOT living up to it! It's had numerous issues, i.e. 2 completely new deck spindles, a pto clutch, and then the motor busted the crank. So, up there's...

there's an old saying, "if it ain't broke don't........", oh wait forget that.....

how about a photo of the back of both tanks...

any neighbors you like with gas equipment...?

If someone gave me a free Ariens I'd immediately take it to Kubota and trade it in for a decent unit. But that's just me... Oh ya, if you want my dead one with less than 400 hours you have it, just keep your hands off my JD.

have you pull the fuel tank cap off and cleaned any dirt/debris that may be restricting air/fuel flow

try removing the battery(ies) then reinsert, now see if that does the trick... for what it's worth there's a service note on some units that if the machine hits something it will somehow shut off the power requiring the batteries to be removed and reinserted

Ferris IS2600Z 5901475 I'll check out Warnerptodirect.com "Thanks", to all..... Update - - - the order is in and should be on its way shortly!

looking for a PTO Clutch 5104572FS - hopefully from a source that actually has one available... Ferris said they did, but that was 3 weeks ago now!

Obviously, few here have read post #12, hmmm .....

Now the all-important question ... ? How did it manage to come off with the nut still on ... What broke ??? Hmmm.....

not to worry, whatever the most expensive section is you can almost bet that's where it goes, time will tell you for certain...

if you go new, I'd check out Oregon, their stuff lasts me 2-3 times longer.

a puller and a blowtorch, and wear gloves

it comes available online...

I'll have to look in my shop; but, I think the manual package had a "Tool" inside for hooking on to the idler arm and pulling to release the tension so the belt can be taken off or put on .. .. .. I'll see what I can find.........

Ouch - I've got about 850 on mine and (crossing my fingers) the only issue has been the PTO switch went bad, kind of expected after a while... and well, there was that morning that I kind of buried it clear up to the frame thinking I could make it through a wet area. Yikes, when I stepped off...

Curious, how many hours are on your mower ... ?

I still have a 1981 Case 108 with an 8 hp B&S, have been through 7 small $60 batteries in all those years. I'd never go Electric anything today.....

Go here - match up your units model & s/n try going here - https://www.ferrismowers.com/na/en_us/support/manuals/results.productmanuals.html?searchrequested=5901475 match up your Model # & S/N to the proper Operator Manual. then probably go to page 38 .....

just my opinion, but I stopped buying/using anything Black & Decker 30years ago because they just weren't worth my money anymore.

what gas are you using, i.e. cheap ethanol laden crap. If so, try premium zero ethanol and see if the new pump lasts.....

At one time when I was young and naive. Now, I put myself in the shoes of most every companies CEO, i.e. give me a golden parachute and I'll jump in a heat beat. Loyalty is meant to be a two-way street . . . . .

e Your Customer Service "Normal wear" comment reminded me of a Chevy S10 I owned years ago (30 year Chevy man until this). Loved that little p/u; but, the dang thing immediately leaked oil on the garage floor. Took it in for warranty repair, which the dealer did 4 times, but it still kept...

Hmmm, a lot is totally dependent on "What" your business is ??? If you're doing Lawn Mowing, I don't want anyone just hot-rodding up and down my yard as fast as they can leaving it looking like a dirt-track.

and, don't forget get to do the required 50 hours "Tires Air Change", remove the valve cores and release all the current old stagnant air, then replace with fresh 100% Pure Outside Air, you can't go wrong with that stuff..... Oh ya, I appreciate anyone who takes proper care of their equipment -...

Wow, simply wow, i.e. "but in comparison, you don't know ****"; hmmm, whatever you say, "Jack" . . . . . Merry "Christ-mas" and Happy Holidays to ALL ..... 🧑‍🎄 🎁 🤶

how high is the grass your cutting; and, what cutting height do you have the deck set at ...???

https://www.oregonproducts.com/en/products/lawn-and-garden/mower-blades/gator-mulching-blades/c/g6-mulchingblade-p see what matches up here...

it is my understanding that the purpose of an hour meter was to monitor hours on the engine use, not the blades turning. Duhhhh .....

never heard or experienced this in 20 years and several different units . . . . . .

Hey G-Rex, any update on your issue? Or are you just going to bite the bullet . . . . .

park it uncovered where the sun can hit it daily. I have a 1980 Case and the deck is still as solid as the day I bought it ..... . .

Pulling is not the major concern. You really have to ask, "will it stop when you need it to." ????

Have you talked to the owner of that dealership?

when you say "just got", ? ? How long ago..., did the hour meter register any hours at all; and if so, what is it showing? If your dealer gave you that bs response I'd load the thing up and take it right back to them, since you can probably expect that same kind of service on anything else.....

that's what I'm using, no issues, $4.19 per gallon. Can I come over and use your lift . . . . . ;-)