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    Contemplating purchase - TS 248XD vs TS 348XD

    for what it's worth, this is lowest price I've seen on this unit - - - Husqvarna TS 248XD (48″) 23HP Kawasaki Lawn Tractor w/ Locking Differential $2,144
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    Contemplating purchase - TS 248XD vs TS 348XD

    no idea how the market is in your area; but, maybe check out FB Marketplace for a decent used rig.... I just picked up a mint '07 X700 with under 500 hours, 54" deck, 47" blower, full metal Curtiss cab with heat - $8K . . . . .
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    Emission Inspection on a newer car.

    this is the new Common Core math they promote.....
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    Emission Inspection on a newer car.

    or "both"...
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    Air filters

    you still wearing panty hose...lol
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    Air filters

    isn't that what we use to call Horse Snot....
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    Emission Inspection on a newer car.

    But, but, doesn't California have and promote annual m/v inspections and emission testing, etc. standards that they want the rest of the country to emulate .... duhhh, lol.
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    Contemplating purchase - TS 248XD vs TS 348XD

    I was never a big fan early on due to what I felt was their over inflated prices, then I had a chance to buy a used JD 345 for a steal. Wow, what a machine that was, until it got destroyed in a fire - waaaa! So, then I moved up to an X585, awesome unit. Then another deal came along for my...
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    Why were chainsaws invented?

    so, you have to combine several colors to get this thing called black, got it .... lol
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    Emission Inspection on a newer car.

    does anyone else find it ironic (actually moronic) that L. A. still has the worst air pollution in the country. It's almost like they are in competition with cows and their "emissions". Hmmmmm.....
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    Why were chainsaws invented?

    Black is the absence of all color. Now, ponder that for a moment .....!
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    149-818-205 Manual?

    is this what you're looking for - - - https://www.scribd.com/doc/59050806/Ranch-King-Lawn-Tractor-Owner-s-Manual
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    Price guaging

    So, they make 700% + profit, what's the big deal. Exit stage right.........................!
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    Contemplating purchase - TS 248XD vs TS 348XD

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

    since you already stated you've tried using "grease", how about using some "Lucus Red & Tacky"' or, good old fashion "Cosmoline".....
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    Good value torque wrenches without breaking the bank?

    Hmmm, quick ? - - - how many torque wrench users have their wrench recalibrated annually..... "silence"
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    Broke my mower, dang!

    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...
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    How does CCs affect blade power and torque?

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