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    New HRX Frustration

    Sorry, this is a long one…. I have been a loyal fan and owner of Honda lawnmowers, having had at least one Honda walk behind mower while also buying, using and selling every kind of riding mower and zero turn you can think of. Earlier this year I purchased an HRX217K4VKA from a recent divorcee...
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    Honda HRS216 Repower Question

    Hello all. I am looking to repower my Honda HRS216 Self Propelled mower next spring. An opportunity came up to get a more powerful engine now, so time is of the essence. The issue is that I cannot get to the machine at the moment to measure the shaft dimensions to ensure compatibility. Is...
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    Honda Mowers Are No More

    I was at the Honda dealer last week getting my Rancher serviced and got into conversation with the dealership owner about Honda Mowers and he showed me a bulletin that was just released the day prior stating that in addition to Honda shifting focus of ATV production to UTV production over the...
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    2021 Radius X Blown Fuse

    Hello all. Just took out my brand new Radius X 52" for the first time and 15 minutes into mowing it DIED. I removed the harness from the cover just under the battery and found the 15 amp fuse blown. There was no moisture or corrosion present, as there shouldn't be since it is brand new and...
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    Cub Cadet 3206 - Price and Suggestions?

    Hello. Local gentlemen is selling an early 2000's Cub Cadet 3206 for $1200. The machine has 750 or so hours and he states that it starts right up and runs well. It comes with the 54" mowing deck. This machine has a 20hp Kohler Command Engine, shaft-driven hydrostatic (with larger pump and cast...
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    Which Craftsman Garden Tractor To Buy??

    I am looking for a Craftsman Garden Tractor with a Hydrostatic Transmission. Any suggestion on which model I should be looking for? I hope to use it for towing miscellaneous yard tools and possibly some cutting along a newly made path in my woods. Any other feedback on these machines would be...
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    2021 John Deere X380 48" For Sale

    Mower is in excellent cosmetic condition. Only has 56.2 hours of run time. Still under warranty until May 2025 or 300 hours; whichever comes first. Mower has John Deere Battery Maintainer installed and was plugged in all winter. 7 Bushel Material Collection System with PowerFlow unit is also...
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    My New Stihl FS94R, A Long Story......

    Last fall I went to my local Stihl dealer with intentions on purchasing an FS94R string trimmer. What I liked about this specific model was the presence of a dial used to control the throttle. I had found that in all of my years of using different string trimmers that learning to "feather" the...
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    AccelDeep 48" (48A) Blade Options?

    I am looking for anyone who has a mower equipped with the 48" AccelDeep deck and is using aftermarket blades. I am not exactly thrilled with the mulching kit on my deck now and am looking for alternatives to the OEM blades. I am going to try the factory high lift blades that came on it but was...
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    2021 John Deere X380 First Impressions and Review

    Like I did with my Honda push mower, I thought I would share some experiences with my new John Deere X380. This is just the first of a handful of posts that I plan to make regarding this machine. Look for more to come throughout 2021. Anyway, here are my first impressions of the machine after...
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    Towable Yard Cart For X380, Opinions and Reviews Needed

    I am set to pick up my 2021 X380 next week and am looking to get a yard cart for moving around dirt, rocks, mulch and wood. I do not really have any hills or grades to climb. I chose the X380 for it's "stronger" transmission and want to pick the most appropriate cart based on the capabilities of...
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    Tuff Torq K62AF Filter Question

    I was at the dealer today shopping the Deere X380/390 against the 2021 Cub Cadet GX54D. I know that the K58 transmission on the X380 is not "easily" serviceable but in the X390 you get the drain cap, large cylindrical filter and a reservoir that you can use to fill from the top of the...
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    2021 John Deere X300 Signature Series Updates??

    I just happened to be browsing YouTube when I found a guy who posted a video on his new John Deere X350. This mower was delivered to him within the last couple of weeks and is a 2021 model. The 2021 X350 has a more powerful 21.5 hp Kawasaki engine instead of the 18.5 on the outgoing model. I...
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    New Stihl Equipment

    Hello All. Just picked up some new Stihl equipment today. After a little bit of research I decided on the following: - FS 91 R - BR 450 - MS 271 Farm Boss A little back story: In 2009 I purchased a Ryobi SS26 string trimmer and a handful of attachments for it including the edger, blower and...
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    Echo Red Armor 2-Cycle Oil Experience

    Has anyone else used the Echo Red Armor 2-Cycle Oil? If so, what have your experiences been with it? In the past, I was using either Homelite Synthetic Blend or alike without any issues. Heck, I was even in a bind one time and mix SAE30 in gasoline and got by for a tank or two with that. I...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    Hello All. Went to use the John Deere today and after about 30 minutes of using it, the engine started making a loud ticking noise. The noise only happens once the engine is up to temperature. This has happened 3 times already but it is only after about a half an hour of mowing. If I shut...
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    LT155 Deck Vibration/Noise

    Hello All. So, I am a few weeks into using my recently acquired 1998 LT155 and am having an issue with the deck vibrating excessively and making a noticeable noise when running. The engine is running smooth with the PTO disengaged and does not surge or miss a beat. When the deck is engaged, I...
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    21hp I/C Twin Hard Start and Surging

    Up north for the weekend and my cousin's Craftsman LT1000 won't start without starting fluid. Had to spray fluid directly into the carb repeatedly for about a minute before it ran on its own. After it started running on its own it was surging really bad. If I pulled the choke about half way out...
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    Kohler CV15-41562 Oil Leak

    Hello all. So, I am in the process of doing some fixing up on my new (to me) John Deere LT155 and I am trying to solve an oil leak that the engine is experiencing. When I pulled the engine out of the mower, I went ahead and replaced the oil drain valve and dipstick seal, and then checked and...
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    Tuff Torq K51 Fluid Change Question

    I have a John Deere LT155 that I am in the process of servicing. I know that the K51A transmission in the mower is not "serviceable" but I have seen many threads on the internet where owners have simply drained and replaced the fluid. I have done this same thing to the Hyrdo Gear 310-0510 in...
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    Ryobi 2-cycle Trimmer Problem

    I have a 26cc Ryobi 2-cycle string trimmer that is giving me some problems. The model number is RY28040 and it is a half crank model. The problem that I am having is that all of a sudden it is hard to start and it keeps surging and wanting to stall like it is starving of fuel. Choke is...
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    Found what might be a good used mower

    I have been on the hunt for a "NEW" mower and am still quite certain that it will be something unused, but I did come across an online auction for a Craftsman DYT4000. Here is some information on the mower from what I can gather (mind you the info in the auction is incorrect but in doing some...
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    Sold my Exmark, looking for a riding mower.

    So, I sold my 2019 Radius E this past week. I had a couple of reasons for doing it, mostly because I was spending $130 a month (financed) just to cut my lawn, and also because the machine is good for only one thing Ever since I moved to the country I have had a dream of owning a Kubota BX23S...
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    Out with the old, in with the new!

    Good Morning All. Sold my HRS215K5PKA to get a HRS216K6VKA. Updates from the K5 to the K6 include an adjustable, folding handle and a 1/2" higher cut. The difference in the PKA and VKA models is the self propelled drive system. I was injured in an automobile accident in 2018 and am still not...
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    Honda HRX217 Drive Control Conversion

    Assuming that all of the parts are available, is there any reason why a brand new Honda HRX217VKA cannot be converted from the Select Drive controls to a Smart Drive setup? Some may ask why, but for me the Smart Drive is more comfortable to operate and it has the advantage of being easier to...
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    Exmark Radius E First Impressions and Lazer CT Comparison

    Yesterday afternoon I took possession of a 2019 Exmark Radius E 48” mower. Since I am no stranger to Exmarks, I figured I would share by first impressions and offer up a comparison between this mower and my previous one. A little background: my last Exmark was a 2006 Lazer Z CT that was given...
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    Anyone else have poor cut quality with XT1/2 42" mowers?

    I am just looking to see if anyone else has had any cut quality issues with the XT1 or XT2 4" riding mowers? I recently purchased a brand new LX42 and went out to do my first cut and the lawn looks terrible. Of course it is cutting every blade of grass as the blades are sharp and I am mowing...
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    Time for my new Zero Turn: Exmark or Ferris

    Good Morning, I just sold my 2006 Lazer Z CT for what I thought was a very good price with the intent on purchasing a new machine. My wife and I have been on the fence about getting a Kubota BX 23S with a MMM to be our do-all machine but I am leaning more towards a new ZTR as I do not want to...
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    Need Briggs I/C Quantum Carb Part Number

    My uncle has an old Montgomery Wards self-propelled 21" mower that the carb broke. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton I/C Quantum 5.0 hp single cylinder. I am looking for a replacement carb and cannot locate a number on the engine as of right now. My hope is that with the pictures that I...
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    Looking for Toro Super Recycler 20382 Owners

    Hello all. I had already posted a while back regarding which mower to buy, a Honda HRX or Timemaster. I had pretty much made up my mind on the HRX as I am not too confident of the transmission durability of the Timemaster. I then got onto the trail of the old Toro Commercial 21 which is sadly...
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    Ultra-vac Pulley; Can/Should It Be Left On?

    My Lazer Z CT has a double pulley installed on the deck for the Ultra-vac system. Is there any risk in leaving the double pulley on all the time or should I change it back to the original single pulley if I am not going to use the Ultra-vac system? I can think of a few reasons to remove it but...
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    Oil Filter; Is Bigger Necessarily Better?

    I just thought I would ask the question from the pros on here. I have a Vanguard V-twin 356777-0115-E1 that I am getting ready to tune up. When I got the mower two years ago from my Stepdad it had a short oil filter on it which I tried to replace with another similar filter but the store I...
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    What is full crank and does it matter?

    Last year I had tried a Ryobi 2-cycle "full crank" power head and I was not satisfied with how it worked. I am not sure if I had a bad unit or if the experience I had was due to a significant change in the engine design over my previous power head. Long story short, the new power head just...
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    HRX217 or Timemaster 30

    Good Day All. So here I am thinking about mowing season 2019 and I am contemplating getting a new push mower to use instead of my zero turn. Without getting into the issues of time savings and how much I have to mow, I will just say that this is something that I want to do. I thoroughly enjoy...
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    Need help knowing what it's worth. . . .

    2006 Exmark Lazer Z CT -48" Deck -18hp Vanguard w/525 hours -Ultravac System I have done the following in the past two years: new tires, regulator, caster bearings, drive belt, spindle bearings, deck idlers and PTO clutch. The mower runs flawlessly and leaves a perfect cut. I may consider...
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    Which Hydrostatic

    Which Hydrostatic for New Garden Tractor? Looking at a Husqvarna Garden Tractor. Choice of K66ELD or G730 hydrostatic drives. The Tuff-Torq costs $100 more. I plan to use this primarily for mowing, rolling the lawn 2-3 times per year (920lb roller), aerating, and hauling wood/dirt/mulch if...
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    Anyone know about the Landlord DLX?

    A local equipment dealer has a Simplicity Landlord DLX with 20hp Vanguard, 54" deck, 42" dozer blade and wheel weights for $1450. The mower has 550 hours and besides the seat being in rough shape it looks alright for it's age (assuming it was manufactured in 2000 or so). Are these machines any...
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    X380/X390 Transaxle Swap

    Has anyone attempted or successfully swapped the K58 in the X380/X390 to a K66? In my quest for a new mower I am considering a new X380 but I do would rather have a more robust transaxle than what the X380/X390 offers. I cannot afford to step up into a X500 series to get the K72, but I can get...
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    Signature Cut Decks? Not at all "Signature"

    Last year at the beginning of the mowing season I was using a 2009 LTX1050VT with the 50" Signature Cut deck and 24hp Briggs ELS engine. The first thing I did when I purchased it (used), besides replace a gazillion parts that failed, was clean the deck and sharpen the blades. That thing cut...
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    What a little work and research could do for you.......

    I though I would share with everyone what a little work and research could do for you.... I am replacing the bearings in the three spindles on my Exmark deck. The 18 nuts and bolts that hold the spindles to the deck were completely rusted. I checked with my local dealer and the cost to...
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    Missing O-Ring?

    I have an 18hp Vanguard, model, make, code 356777-0115-E1. I was running into an issue with oil getting on my mower frame at the base of the engine without being able to identify the source. I removed the dipstick tube and found a partially flattened o-ring which I have replaced. Now the...
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    Spindle Housing Question

    I have an Exmark Lazer Z CT with 48" deck. I noticed that not all of my spindles turn by hand to the same sound/speed so I decided that I would repair or replace them. Apparently at some point the factory spindle housings were replaced with Oregon ones (82-022) that are "sealed" units. Upon...
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    Should I Do It?

    So, I have the option of selling my Husqvarna GT48DXLS and getting a Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 for the same price. I am not exactly sure why I want to make the change, but I was hoping to get some opinions. The Cub Cadet steering is much better and the deck is slightly larger. Differences in the K58 in...
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    Snow Blower Attachment

    I just got a new Husqvarna garden tractor and have been thinking of getting a snow blower attachment instead of a blade to use this upcoming winter. I will definitely be getting one or the other. Options are a 42" manual lift snow blower, 42" electric lift snow blower and 50" electric lift snow...
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    New Husqvarna Owner

    Hello all. Purchased a GT48DXLS today. This will be a backup mower to my Lazer Z and it will also get used for doing chores around the yard. It took months to decide to buy it and when I finally made up my mind I could not find one due to it being a spring order, limited release. When I...
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    Over-researched and overwhelmed . .

    Good evening all. So here is the story; I will keep it short: I have a Cub Cadet LTX1050. I purchased it used and have put a significant amount of money into it since I got it (governor, regulator, carb rebuild, pulleys, belts, pto, etc.). After about 20 hours of doing all this work, it is...
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    Lazer Z CT Rectifier Question

    My step dad gave me an ExMark that he said was having a hard time holding a charge. He stated that after a couple of cuts (about 2 acres each), the mower would have a hard time starting. He did replace the battery with a 350 CCA unit this past year and it was put on a trickle charger after...
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    No load engine RPM?

    A few months ago when I replaced the governor gear on my LTX1050, I adjusted the governor arm and attempted to set the rpm but cannot find the proper max governed rpm. The engine's technical manual lists the idle rpm and minimum governed rpm but no maximum governed rpm. I tried calling the Cub...
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    Would you be as upset as I am?

    So, I broke down last weekend and purchased a new Cub Cadet GT50 to replace my LTX1050. I watched the employee at the store uncrate it so that I could roll it onto my trailer. I voiced concern to the individual regrading the nails from the crating to which he was disassembling before my eyes...
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    44M777 24hp ELS Revving Uncontrollably

    Hello. I was experiencing some hunting/surging on my Briggs v-twin so I attempted to adjust the governor. Now when I start the mower, it revs uncontrollably. It is revving so high the engine is going to explode! I have tried over and over to adjust the governor but nothing I do fixes the...
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