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  1. SJMaye

    Are mulching blades about the same?

    Yes, that is the setup I saw on youtube
  2. SJMaye

    Are mulching blades about the same?

    I have never had a complaint in the cut quality. In fact, I have been amazed how well the mulching kit works. Prior to buying this kit, I only knew of the one my Dad had on his John Deere riding mower. It just blocked the side discharge and clumped all the time. The Ariens OEM kit includes...
  3. SJMaye

    Are mulching blades about the same?

    I think I will. There was so much good press around the Gator blades I wondered if they may hold an edge longer. Bullet Bob - Thank you for the link. When I searched previously, not being a pro I did not search that forum. I want to read through the comments there. Good stuff. Thanks.
  4. SJMaye

    Are mulching blades about the same?

    I have had my Ariens Max Zoom 60 for about 6 years. I installed the OEM mulching kit on it about 5 years ago and have loved it. It is time to buy new blades. The OEM mulching blades have done a pretty good job, but thought I would ask the experts if there is something better. My father in...
  5. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    The parts arrived and I have them installed. To clarify- Like many ZTR mowers, mine has two hydrostatic drives. Both are connected to a single external reservoir that feeds them. I should have clarified that the leaking charge pump cover was on one drive and the other drive is the one with...
  6. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    I am horrible at descriptions. I thought to get a diagram (below) showing the "dump valve lever". The arrow points at the notch. When the lever is pulled out the notch catches on part of the frame I assume to lock it in the extended position. When the lever is in that position the tires...
  7. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    Around the disengage levers? When I pull mine out as far as I could by hand there is a notch on the bottom that keeps them extended. What bothers me is there is no resistance to pull out at all. All the way to the notch. When I try to pull further it is dead stop. So much so I am afraid...
  8. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    The shape of the release levers has an L-bend at the end to pull on. I was able to pry on it with a screwdriver and still nothing. In the meantime I noticed I have a charge pump cover leak. I just ordered the parts. I will tackle both when the parts arrive.
  9. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    LOL. Will give it a try!
  10. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    I thought the same thing. That is why I checked it over and over again. These were pulled out fully to the notches. When jacked up and disengaged the wheels were still engaged. I will try again. Maybe I can pull those out even further.
  11. SJMaye

    Ariens MaxZoom 2560 - Weak Reverse

    The right Hydro-Gear ZT3100 drive has become weak in reverse. The tag on the drive is below I thought to check the hydraulic fluid reservoir (which supplies both left and right drives) and found it empty. This sort of perplexed me because other than the right side weak in reverse the unit...
  12. SJMaye

    Black & Decker LST400 noise in head

    I have had this trimmer for many years. My wife loves it. A couple years ago it started making a noise while the head was spinning. I opened up the housing, cleaned it out and lube the bushings as best I could. That helped for a while, but it came back. I did this several times before...
  13. SJMaye

    Can a Kohler starter solenoid be repaired?

    Guys- Thank you for your help. I am totally embarrassed. I thought this was one of the starters with an integral solenoid. Now as I look at the wiring I see the separate solenoid. I was making it way too hard on myself. Just replace the darn thing! Thanks and sorry for wasting your time.
  14. SJMaye

    Can a Kohler starter solenoid be repaired?

    I have a 25HP Kohler SV730 that has had starting problems for several years. Fully charged battery, sometimes it turns over, sometimes it is just a strong click. If it does turn over it is clear that the battery is plenty charged. Just the solenoid is not connecting the juice to the starter...
  15. SJMaye

    Mower deck Gravely HD bagger - Is it worth the money

    I just bought a used 60" Max Zoom 991056. All my previous mowers had a bagger system. I went to find one for this mower. I was blown away at the price of nearly $1000. Can anyone comment on this unit? Does it work well? I want this mainly for leaf collection. Would I be better off with...
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