Recent content by L454S

Welcome and congrats on your new mower!

Works very well, just put your right foot down all the way and it locks the deck full up for moving the mower around, even with uneven surfaces. To release, right foot down and right hand touch the release tab.....

Was disappointed that this machine did not have the deck transport lock lever. You have to up to the ZT HD model to get that option. The mount is there, just no lever. If you have a curb, or other high spot to go over(like going into my garage), this item is a must. I got used to it on my...

Picked up a new Gravely ZT X52 today. Model 918011 with the 23hp Kawasaki. Am giving my 10 yr. old Hustler SD54 to my son. This is a really different machine than the Hustler. I cut some today getting used to this machine. It is a lot different, but very comfortable and cuts great. Very strong...

Broke over 6 hours on the machine and decided to do the initial oil and filter change. Used a Purolator L14476 filter and Chevron Delo 5W40 Syn. I usually use Shell Rotella 15W40 for all outdoor power equipment, going to give this HD Syn. 5W40 a try. Yes, 3 gorilla's tightened the OE oil...

These are the adjustment bolts that are mentioned earlier. It's just a stop block that moves up and down in a slot, the side facing bolt is a lock bolt and the top facing one is the adjuster. The last pic is also the last adjustment made, aligning the bars.

Just took delivery of my new Raptor SD54. Been driving around a while learning the touch of ZTR. So far so good. Did a lot of shopping around and comparing, this mower seemed the most bang for the buck. Looked at Husky, was $500 more for about the same spec machine. Looked at Deere, not...