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    Looking at Pro-Turn Z, any issues with Gravely engine to know about?

    I don't know if it's a great deal beefier. They are both commercial grade. I think the 152 might has a little thicker steel in the deck construction, but otherwise those are the same. It might have bigger tires? It does have an upgrade to the drive transaxles, so that's probably a bit more...
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    Gravely 152 Pro

    Are you running the throttle up to full speed before you engage the blade PTO? I was told to do so when I bought mine, and I notice when I engage the PTO, it does put a strain on the engine and it revs down quite a bit. I'm guessing if the throttle isn't fully open, it could strain the engine...
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    carburetor versus Electronic fuel injection, what is best?

    I would expect you'll have a long time before that EFI gives you trouble, but as others have stated, be sure you don't use any old gas in it. As for the new TTII with the B&S carbed engines, that's very interesting. Seems like B&S isn't that highly regarded in this type of equipment, I'm...
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    Looking at Pro-Turn Z, any issues with Gravely engine to know about?

    Thanks, I wound up buying a Pro-Turn 152 instead. I figured the extra cost was worth the beefier components, and it has the floating seat system. I tell you, that floating seat is nice, I can tell that it's making the ride more comfortable. That alone was worth the upgrade, although you can just...
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