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Like they say " not all is fair in love and war". We humans can choose to be kind or cruel.........and it is a choice!

I took no offense from the response and in fact it was humorous to me. I do appreciate this site where we can post questions and post thoughts about our lawn equipment and share with others that have experiences that may be beneficial to read about. Sarcasm can play a role in the exchange of...

I have enjoyed both working for a company for 45 years and also joint ownership of my own company with my wife for 25 years. I saw the benefits and the issues from both sides. I had employee's and I was one at the same time. I learned (like you ) that there has to be a benefit for both sides...

If you talking (2) spark plugs.......why not? Why not try them out and see if you notice any benefit?

nicely said........I have to ask though...........If you owned a company, what would you do? If you ever get an opportunity to build a company from scratch or to purchase a existing company, do so. It will give you a new perspective on company profitability, taxes and employee benefits.

It's unfortunate that JD and their employees are at this stage. I am all for a company to make reasonable profits and I certainly am all for employees to get paid properly for their efforts in making that company profitable. They need each other to survive yet at times like these the hate and...

16 years is long enough to have enjoyed that CZ42175. Trade it in and let someone else enjoy it. Even if you can fix it this time, parts are surely going to become a problem. No dealer is going to stock parts for a machine that old and Husqvarna isn't going to provide parts much longer. You got...

I agree.... ease of getting the engine oil filter off without making a mess is a big deal. Also getting the Hydro filters off and the Hydro's oil replaced should be a major concern. Ability to level the deck is probably among the top 3 concerns. Then it gets down to lubrication of the...

Buy once...Cry once. After spending this summer researching, testing and inspecting pretty much every brand of ZT's, I find that me ( the average walk in consumer) can get pretty confused pretty quickly. As I spoke with 7-8 different dealers I learned most of them know very little about their...

While under warranty ALWAYS use the manufacturers recommended oils. There is not that significant savings to use a cheaper oil and if you do have to go in to a service center for warranty work they will have (1) less out for helping you with getting a repair covered under that warranty...

I just looked at my deck after 3 mowings..........after 3- brushed-on applications of EZ slide and 72 hours of cure. It's gone! The deck is clean down to the paint ( no grass build up ) but I didn't expect much because my deck stays pretty clean anyway. I wanted to try the EZ Slide on my...

I was just thinking the other day as to when technology such as GPS is going to infiltrate the lawn mower industry. They have it for farm equipment and apps are easy to download and install. How about a system that will record your yard work and monitor your lawn maintenance and provide guidance...

I am married to your sister-in-law........ same situation. My wife ALWAYS picks nicer more expensive things and justify's it. And she is right most of the time. I have gone the cheap route on tools, lawn equipment, snow blowers...you name it. Now in my later years, I do not do that anymore...

I had the X590 48" with the electric MOD kit and really struggled getting a good cut. With the MOD Kit on I would get poor grass lifting from the deck due to the reduced air flow. I tried Gator G-5 blades but that made the under deck build up worse. I removed the left baffle which helped but...

With out seeing the hill or knowing the steepness it's hard to say. Most ZT's have a 15 Degree Max warning. You may find that the smaller units will fit thru you gate but they also have smaller tires and are lighter weight. Traction on wet or damp turf may be a hidden issue.

a 2200 hydro is probably fine if all you are going to do is mowing and light duty yard maintenance. But consider moving up from the entry level models. The build quality and serviceability is better and will serve you well for a longer time frame. You might have to consider going out of your...

Yes they did not accept the first agreement offer by JD and chose to strike today (Thursday). It appears the offer was pretty good and reinstated some benefits but apparently it's not acceptable. Eventually they will come to an agreement which will cost JD, so expect to see higher pricing on...

Never had a problem removing blades before, but I am taking the advice given here and will start using the anti-seize on my blade/spindle bolts. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.

I cleaned my deck down to the paint ( fairly new deck) and applied 2 coats of EZ Slide with a brush and let cure for 3-days. It was worn off in 3-mowings.

I wonder how far you can sharpen/grind till your past the Fusion.

Take a look at a few YouTube video's on changing hydro fluid. The filters are readily available and cheap. The fluid ( see mfg recommendation) can be found at any AG store. If you plan to keep the unit awhile longer then change the fluid and filter and relax. It sounds like you may need to look...

I think it also depends on your property and what your demands on the unit will be. Is your property flat? How much acreage? Any hills or ditches at all? Do you plan on doing the annual maintenance yourself? The entry level Toro's and Troy Built may be adequate but if you plan to keep the unit...

It's a $90 kit and probably can be done at home depending on your skill level and available tools. You may need a floor jack and a drain pan and some rags and there are a few YouTube videos that you can watch and determine if you want to tackle it at home. As far as when......it may be safe to...

If one is considering replacing a lawn tractor, a zero turn may be a good option over a new tractor. There are a lots of benefits if it fits your criteria. One has to consider the upside and the down side to the decision. Mowing hills, or inability to attach ground engaging accessories are the...

Do what you want..........I really don't care one way or another...........Just sayin that applying used motor oil to your underside of deck is not going green and others would challenge you on that.

1....make sure the tire pressure is correct. ( probably around 20 in the front and 10-11 in the rear ).......check owners manual 2...make sure the blades are level side to side. ( use a block or pipe nipple as a gauge)........spin the blades and check both edges to ensure a blade is not...

I don't think anyone would agree that spreading used motor oil over your lawn is going green. There has to be a better way to recycle it.

I have heard some very good stories about the Toro 30" walk behind. I think it's 2 blades. I think it called the TimeMaster. It might have been an option for you at one time. Any way it sounds like you resolved your problem but don't kick yourself too much. Many of us have purchased mowers...

Very interesting thread. I recently went to a local dealer to look at the Cub ZT's and the sales rep quickly steered me over to the Simplicity ZT's that were in the next isle over. He seemed to have more faith in the Simplicity brand. I asked him about the Husqvarna models sitting in the 3rd...

Over the last few years, I have used a couple of the different spray's available from the box stores, but they didn't last very long. They did make cleaning the deck easier for a couple of cleanings until they wore off. This summer I purchase this EZ-Slid product and applied 3- coats with a...

Just a after thought....you can lower that rear deck roller and perhaps avoid the deck tilting so much while turning. I have the Courier XT model and love the cut.....of coarse it's not the same configuration as yours.

I just went thru this process and there is no clear winner. They ALL have their benefits and disappointments. Budget determines a lot. I would stay away from the entry level models. I have 1.3 acres with some hills. I looked hard at Ferris, ExMark, John Deere, Toro, Scag and Kubota. Most of...

$ 135 for a belt .....seriously? I'd look for a back up belt from V-Belt Supply or V Belts 4Less and see if they can find a substitute that will fit. Ouch!. I burned a belt on a John Deere a few years ago and it was $55 from JD but only $18.00 from V-Belt Supply

If you smelled something burning, you knew something must be wrong.....that's the time to get down there and inspect for wear. You probably should have taken the belt off the PTO and spun the blades and pulleys to see if there was a drag or resistance. And to inspect where the rub was...

About a month ago I stopped at my local Simplicity dealer to see about a new mower and what he would recommend for my property. We narrowed it down to a Conquest or a Courier XT but he said not to get the mulch kits. According to the sales rep.....as well as a Simplicity cuts and stripes....it...

Jumping in here because I just purchased a Simplicity Courier XT ( a beefier version of the Courier line for residential). When I made my final choice and had to drive almost 2-hours to a dealer that had the last one that close to me as my local guys are picked over and not restocking until...

Ok it's been awhile with your new Broadmoor w/48" deck and Mulch kit. Are you happy with the mulch kit? Do you get a great cut? Dose your deck get clogged often and need to be scraped?

Have you found out what that smoke was caused by? Is the issue a motor warranty problem? Is it fixed?

Just wanted to share my first mowing with my new 2021 Simplicity Courier XT in case there are any shoppers our on the fence. First I brought the unit home and spent some time getting familiar with the unit and verifying the grease and lube points. Then I spent a hour leveling the deck ( dealer...

Brake peddle switch suspect????????? PTO switch is OFF?????? Battery suspect??????

There are a few options ( Brands) that will work. I have a MoJack Hydraulic lift that works nicely. Only complaint is it takes a lot of pumping to get to the higher lifting point. I have seen similar jacks that have a screw drive instead of a hydraulic jack. You can use a electric drill to...

thank you for your reply.

How is the lawn striping on the Liberty Z? Can you pull a 40" lawn aerator ( plugger)? If I purchased a Scag Liberty Z I would have to figure out something differently to toss fertilizer ( currently use a Agra-Fab pull spreader behind my tractor). I want to sell my tractor and just have...

Do you still love your SCAG Liberty? What don't you like about it? I am getting ready to pull the trigger.

Could you begin your mowing with the bags empty and do the berm first? Could also add some additional weights to the front when you do the berm then remove them for the remaining lawn? I have seen some ZT's with an add-on front bar and suitcase weights that can easily be removed. You might...

Can you retry to engage the blades with the deck at a higher setting and again at a low setting to see if it makes any difference? Wondering if the lift support is attached to the deck improperly. Had a Simplicity Courier zero turn ( very similar model) you might search under that model and see...

Did you put tubes in them? They look a lot like the HDAP Carlisile tires that John Deere uses on their X590

I had a similar ( short cutting) issue so I bought a 4" pipe ( 3/4" x 4" pipe nipple at Home Depot), then set my HOC to 4" on the tractor. Then I used the pipe nipple to measure at the blade tips and adjusted the leveling screws with the JD T-wrench. This way I get the blades level and set at...

Suicide by design is not the intent of any manufacturer. Who would ever intend to build a product that is inferior or designed to fail, just so the consumer has to repurchase more quickly? How likely are you to purchase again, a expensive piece of equipment that had a shorter life than you...

well stated my friend........I too like a bargain........but all too often a bargain becomes a disappointment. The way we built this country was to continue to make things better. Quality has been sacrificed to meet a lower cost from a public that has bought into a false economy. Build it here...