If you guys look at post #9 HERE  i think you would agree.   I have NEVER heard of this many problems with 1 machine and i have owned a Grasshopper since 1999!!!!   Here's my thoughts:
#1, Sounds like it should not be left out in the freezing rain to get all wet.
#2, Belts will last fine if you don't push the machine beyond its limits, Same as the shear pins!
#3, Put a darn block heater on it instead of cranking and cranking and cranking and cranking on it!
#4, Need i say again, quit beating on it!!!
	
		
			
		
		
	
			
			#1, Sounds like it should not be left out in the freezing rain to get all wet.
#2, Belts will last fine if you don't push the machine beyond its limits, Same as the shear pins!
#3, Put a darn block heater on it instead of cranking and cranking and cranking and cranking on it!
#4, Need i say again, quit beating on it!!!
