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To discount something just because it’s on Facebook doesn’t mean it’s not factual. There are lots of landscapers on that page who have plenty of experience setting up their decks. There are also several Gravely dealers on there too. Sure, there is some hogwash on there but, there is some on here...

Why would you want to cool them down? The most important things are to keep the fans and hydros free of debris, maintain the proper fluid level, change the fluid and filters at recommended times. Blow your mower off with compressed air or a leaf blower, after each mowing. Pay extra attention to...

You might get the answer from the Facebook Gravely Owners page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gravelyowners/?ref=share&fs=e&s=cl

You can try it. I tried mine at 1/4” higher in the rear. That was better than 3/8” and 1/2” higher. For me, 1/8” higher gave me a better overall cut. The deck processes the grass better, discharges farther, and the deck stays cleaner.

I’ve monkeyed around with the deck setting on my Gravely Pro Turn 260. I’ve tried everything from 1/8” higher in the rear to 1/2” higher in the rear. So far, my best results are 1/8” higher in the rear. I’m cutting southern grasses. The results may be different on different varieties of grass.

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What air pressure are you running in your tires?

Are you using Gator style blades? The rear of your deck should be anywhere from 1/8” to 1/2” higher than the front and level from side to side.

This doesn’t apply to me. I always run at full throttle. My Gravely was delivered running at 3,300 rpm at no load. I adjusted it to run at 3,600 rpm with no load.

When the engine manual say run at full throttle, there are reasons for that. Engine cooling is one reason. Maximum rated horsepower being reached at full throttle is the other.

Upside down blade or blades.

I agree. If the blades are sharp, the deck is leveled correctly, and running at full throttle, there should be visible wind rows.

One of the blades might be on upside down. There could be a spindle problem. The deck could be packed with clippings. There are many things to be checked.

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/diy/lawn-mower-quality-of-cuts-problems-and-solutions/

I’m also in Georgia (Sumter County). My storage shed is enclosed, too. I will continue to use my mower until all of the leaves have fallen. I usually begin mowing in March. I still use a battery tender.

It’s cheaper to buy a battery tender than to buy a battery on a yearly basis.

What were the contractors using for the back block?

You might can go a little longer. Fitting a larger diameter filter probably won’t work and could result in a oil leak. Sometimes going longer can cause clearance issues. Also, base plate design comes into play. Some filters have a flat base plate. Some have a convex base plate. And, some have a...

I don’t think that filter would be a good choice based on the WIX application chart. What’s wrong with a FRAM TG4967, STP S4967, or Super Tech MP4967? https://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartApplications.aspx?Part=51391

You also have the option of rebuilding the current engine. The current engine likely has a lot of hours on it. Getting parts for B&S engines is sketchy right now.

How much money are you willing to spend? Do you plan on buying a new engine or something used? Have you considered rebuilding the current engine? You said that you bought it used. Is the rest of the mower in good condition? My 2021 Gravely ProTurn 260 came with a Kohler Confidant ZT740. This...

27hp would be a minimum for that mower.

I just free hand sharpen with a 4 1/2” angle grinder fitted with a 40 grit flapper. Follow the original angle. Cut you some 2x4s or 4x4s. Cut 2 at 3 1/2” long and 2 at 3 5/8” long. Set your height selector pin to 3 1/2”. The outside blades should be facing front to rear. Slide the 3 1/2” block...

Regardless of what the dealer says, those blades I linked to are the direct aftermarket replacement blades for the standard Hustler blades. For cutting Bahia grass: Sharp blades. Deck needs to be level from side to side and a slight pitch down in the front. Engine should be run at full throttle...

Do your blades look like these? https://www.stens.com/350-695-hi-lift-blade

Get you some new deck hangers installed. Check your pulleys and spindles for proper operation. Make sure that your deck isn’t bent where the spindles mount. After all of that, level the deck again. Run full throttle and slow your mowing speed.

Is it rubbing with the deck set to desired cutting height? I had a Toro that the belt would sometimes jump off, when engaging the PTO with the deck in the highest position. Lower your deck to the desired cutting height and look for any rubbing. I never engage my PTO until I have lowered the deck...

An independent tire shop, outdoor sports shop, or mower shop should be able to help you out. It will cost you less to have it done than to buy a new tire and have it mounted.

I should have been more clear. He doesn’t need to submerge the entire wheel assembly. He only needs to submerge the rim edge and tire. Pay special attention to the valve stem.

There is only one type of blade that will work with the Gravely mulching kit and that is the Gravely mulching blades that came with the kit or a direct aftermarket replacement blade. Gator style blades are designed for side discharge. The manufacturers of the Gator style blades even state this...

Take the wheel off. Air it up to operating pressure and dunk it in a bucket of water. You will find the leak. If it’s not leaking around the rim, you might be able to plug it. If it’s leaking around the bead area, put a tube in it.

Ballard sells an X shaped blade adapter. This allows the operator to mount 2 blades on the spindle in an X pattern. I don’t like adding that extra weight to the spindles. Meg Mo has a product that has four stubby blades mounted on a circular plate and the blades can swing on that circular plate...

The OP isn’t talking about a walk behind mower. My mower and his are similar in deck construction and the blades are interchangeable. I’m describing my experience.

I have a Gravely Pro Turn 260. I will put Gator G6 or Gravely mulching blades on in the fall. I do not use the mulching kit. I side discharge and go over it until the leaves are pulverized. In my experience, mulching kits are pretty useless. Think about what happens when the deck fills up with...

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Nope, my google isn’t broken. 54” mowers aren’t as common as 52” and 60”.

Most desirable blade for Cub Cadet 54”? The OEM or equivalent aftermarket. That goes for every mower out there. Gator style blades are best for fall leaves and the first spring mow. They will pack the deck with clippings and leave clumps of clippings all over the lawn.

I don’t think that you are going to find any pulley that’s going to run perfectly true. Most are 2 piece of stamped steel that are either bolted or welded together. It awfully expensive to make a pulley out of solid stock and machine it down.

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I believe that the Ferris and Stihl collaboration won’t last very long.There is one Stihl dealer within a 50 mile radius of me. That dealer also sells Scag and Hustler. I have only seen one Stilhl zero turn in operation near me. Replacement parts will be a big problem.

It’s been coming. Snapper was once a good company that produced quality products. The last walk behind mower that I bought was a Snapper Ninja Commercial mower. A fantastic mower. Better than any Honda or Toro. So, B&S expects Ferris and the Ferris made Stihl zero turns are going to save them. I...

I live in SW Georgia and I don’t have any problems cutting Bahia Grass. It’s best to cut at 3” and maintain sharp blades. I put on sharp blades every 12 hours of mowing time. And,I don’t use crappy Gator style blades. https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/aiverson/articles/page1551974173242

Check for damage to the deck. Pay close attention to where the spindles are mounted to the deck.

Smart! However, if he has any Honda equipped Bad Boy mowers, they are EFI.

You are definitely a Guinea Pig and so is everyone else who bought a mower equipped with these new EFI Honda engines.

I never thought of checking the price of oil at the John Deere dealer. I go right by a JD dealer at least three times a week.

This ☝️ Also, HDEO (diesel oil) contains higher zinc and phosphorus than passenger car engine oil. Those zinc and phosphorus levels are being reduced in HDEO oils. That’s a result of EPA mandates of diesel particulate filters, regeneration, and some catalysts. If you like running HDEO oils in...

All SAE 30 HD passenger car oils are about the same. If you want to use a SAE 30 HD oil, get a jug of Shell Rotella T1 from Walmart. The pricier oils will be Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, and etc.

I’ve used them too. I only use them in the fall for leaves and for the first spring mow. During the growing season, I use standard lift or high lift blades. They do a better job of possessing the clippings and don’t pack the deck like Gator style blades.

All four nuts are for leveling. Each one raises and lowers that particular corner of the deck. Watching the video will help you understand the process.