50” Exmark Quest-welded deck questions:

crewguy

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Every year I have to replace spindle bearings. Is this the norm? I only blow off the mower- no water used on the mower.

The mower will not turn very good- rear tires will spin unless you slow way down. Anything to do to fix this? I weigh 300 lbs.

I bought the Quest about 5 years ago. Second year I installed an hour meter- today the mower has 188 hours.
I replaced hydraulic fluid the second year. OEM recommendation is what- annually? Do I need to do this?

Blades? Who has best price? I usually buy 2 sets for the year- to keep 1 set ready to install. Is there a better brand?

As always-thank you for looking and your suggestions!
 

dfbroxy

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Does your spindle housing have grease zerts? If so are you useing the correct bearings, the ones that are only sealed on one side so the grease can get into the bearing?
 

Darryl G

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No you should not have to replace your spindle bearings that often. Something isn't right.

Traction is an issue on the smaller and lighter Zero-Turn mowers. Try to mow slopes so that the weight is on your rear wheels, not the front.

Do you not ever sharpen your blades?
 
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