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    Ariens classic 21

    I also am a loyal Ariens/Gravely owner also a selling dealer 1972 till 1990, present day still operating 1 man parts and repair shop,I bought a new Model 911194 in 2015 for use in 3 yards for widows at my church. Kawasaki FJ 180 engine with oil filter, swivel wheels up front (also fixed front...
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    Repairs Travelman

    Hello! working on my ZG23-54, with transmission dipstick showing full drained oil and got around gallon or less in drain pan with filter adding maybe a cup to that total, went to local Kubota dealer to buy gallon of Kubota UDT trans oil only to be informed that trans holds 7.9 quarts what...
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    Repairs time to junk this thing??

    have a JD SST18 zero turn lawn tractor made in 2001 the transmission pulley has wallowed out taking the splined output shaft with it, the JD dealer wants 12 to 15 hours labor to pull trans and replace spline shaft plus parts or order new hydro trans for $2249.00 plus labor or recommened ordering...
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    New to LMF

    After 25+ years in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry both retail and wholesale left to do other things but now find myself back running a small shop part time, equipment sure has changed since being away china knockoff engines, false hp claims, throw away mowers and trimmers, American branded...
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