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According to this source you could be have over 1,000 pounds of leaves in that bag.

They can get pretty heavy if they're not dry, and there's likely to be grass in there as well. Dragging is way more strain on the machine than pulling something on wheels.

Dragging this bag around seems like a great way to overheat and destroy transmissions. https://www.sensefabulous.com/products/leaf-bag

BTW the typical symptom of a bad damper is that it makes a skilled operator look like they have no idea how to operate the machine. It becomes very jerky and hard to control.

If I have a blade that gets stuck badly I change the bolt. Once that happens it tends to happen again because the bolt gets damaged. If you look at the threads under magnification you will likely see jagged edges - chatter marks I call them.

Running too lean - not enough fuel. So with a dirty filter you're getting less air, creating a mixture that will burn. Clean filter too much air and not enough fuel. What did the plug electrode look like that you removed? White? It was probably running lean before but not so lean that it...

But there are ways to deal with these inherit issues. Once you understand what's happening you can work around it.

I don't want to comment further on the thread about ZTRs and towing, especially since the OP has said he won't be towing. I've seen all sorts of recommendations for towing from none for small machines with light-duty transmissions all the way up to 2,000 pounds. I agree that you need to follow...

One thing that I don't think has come up is ride quality. ZTRs tend to give a very stiff ride unless you go with one with some sort of system. You can add a suspension seat base if it doesn't have a suspension seat, which at your price point it almost certainly won't.

We've had this disagreement before. You CAN haul/tow with a ZT mower and some manufacturers make this clear in their manuals. It's a matter of weight and duration. If you're hauling a load of firewood or wood mulch in a cart or dragging some brush a couple hundred feet across your yard...

Ditto the above but maybe a problem with the carb idle jet giving too much fuel?

For a flat property with a lawn that size you'll probably be fine with the 2200 EZT. Heat is the big killer of hydro transmissions and you're not going to be running it for long intervals on a lawn that size. But if you're going to be hauling heavy loads in a cart, you weight 400 pounds or...

Dampers aren't exactly expensive. Personally I would just buy a set of new OEM ones.

Where is this uncut grass? does it change position depending on which way you turn? So it's on sharp turns I take it? What you can do is cut 2 or 3 laps around the perimeter doing gradual turns, if that's possible, and then mow straight back and forth on the inner portions of the lawn, using...

Just curious why they're all baggers? I've got both a $1,200 Master's Series HR215KHMA that bags and mulches and a $400 Harmony II HRS2162SDA that mulches and discharges and if I had to pick one it would actually be the 216 due to the ability to discharge from the side without a wacky adapter...

I have to say that I agree about that. Echo replaced both the straps and tube assembly on my 8010 blower without issue and the Shindaiwa blowers and multi-tool power heads I bought in 2002 have been very long-lived and trouble free.

I've been running a 525 LS commercially for a few years and I really like it. Good power, weight balance and vibration control. It's been very reliable except that I did lose the gearbox last year, but that could be my fault - I never bother to add grease to them..

Not enough info on why it turned brown. Brown grass in the summer is usually due to not enough water and/or being cut too short.

Congratulations. Those are nice mowers! Gator G5 mulching blades while discharging are my blades of choice most of the time. If you keep up on the fall mowing you should be able to make most of the leaves disappear. You may have to make a couple of passes but you should be able to do the second...

Wow, love my new 550 XP! I'm a landscaper and the owner of a large wooded property. I used the damage caused by Isaisas last week as a reason (excuse) to buy a new pro saw. I've got a 1998 55 Rancher with an 18 inch bar and it's a good saw but it's a bit heavy to sling around for hours at a...

So I just need the housing and starter assembly for a FS46 and nothing else you think?

Hi. I recently acquired a non-running Stihl FS46C trimmer from one of my lawn care customers. I have no use for it but my son recently moved into a hillside cottage that has steep slopes and he said he could use it as all they have there now is a corded electric trimmer. So I dropped it and the...

Likely the blade brake clutch pad is worn.

The transmission on the Quest is much better. The issue with the budget zero turn mowers is that the 2100/2200 transmissions fail and are too costly to repair/replace given the residual value of the machine. Thus they are essentially throw-away mowers.

No direct knowledge of your specific issue but sometimes it's necessary to use a combination of swivels and extensions for plug removal. Can you post a picture?

I usually get my parts from my dealer to support them, but I'm a professional and feel that I get better treatment that way - relationship building deal. You may find that availability of some parts is a bit of an issue, such as having to buy a whole assembly rather than individual parts for a...

I only have experience with my Exmark Turf Tracer that I still have and my Lazer Z HP that I sold last year with Tri-Vantage decks. Both air-cooled Kawasaki V Twin engines with no issues. I've never had a Kohler or liquid-cooled Kawasaki so I'm not really qualified to comment.

Big thumbs up to Echo. They had a recall on the straps due to stitching coming undone. Mine were fine with 300 hours on the machine but they replaced them anyway. A week after getting those replaced I began having trouble with a kink staying in the flex portion of the pipe and they replaced the...

Congratulations. Exactly what did you get?

Just order a bolt-on hitch or fabricate one. You shouldn't need front weights for those implements. I had an Exmark and now a Bob-Cat zero turn, not Scag, but same deal with them. Just stay within the weight recommendations so you don't overheat the transmission. Mostly a concern with the...

I don't usually like to refer people to other lawn forums but this is the best info that I'm aware of. Sadly your mower is obsolete and of little value. https://www.lawnsite.com/threads/bop-parts-interchangeability.387543/page-11

Indeed but the two companies are separate entities and Exmark doesn't produce any low quality throw-away machines. The Quest is the bottom of their product line.

The Quest was upgraded and is a nice mower. They now have the serviceable ZT2800 transmission. I love Exmarks!

Yeah the handle is nice but still feels firm during use. I probably didn't adjust the carb bit not sure. Never put a tach on it. Overall I think I actually like my old Husqvarna 323 better because it's so light and easier to use one handed. Those are out of production. The 525 is still pretty...

I have been running a 525 LS for 2 or 3 years professionally and really like it. The weight and balance are good, it starts and runs as it should and the anti-vibration on the right handle is a nice plus. Power is good for routine weekly or every-other-week trimming. I haven't really used it for...

Don't use belt conditioner (dressing) on modern EPDM belts. It will actually degrade the belt. It's designed for use on neoprene rubber belts which are no longer commonly used.

Curious if you store the unit outdoors. That's a lot of cable failures!

That Toro has the Hydro-Gear ZT-2100 transmission. I'd recommend going with a unit with the heavier duty ZT-2200 (EZT) instead. The Cub does have the ZT-2200 (EZT) transmission.

My landscaper buddies who run Stihl 4 stroke blowers pay close attention to the plastic timing gear while they're adjusting the valves and replace it if there is any sign of wear/age potentially causing it to fail. They have a habit of getting brittle and failing.

I think you'll find that there is a general reluctance by forum member to advise people how to defeat safety features on equipment. Honestly I expected to be able to do an internet search and quickly find the safety key available. I was wrong. I found them for other mowers but not yours. Seems...

It's a plug-type key that completes the electrical circuit and allows a battery-powered mower to operate.

Without getting too far off topic, it's really not hard to master a ZT.

Just gonna throw this out as another option.

Spraying Fluid Film under the deck can help but doesn't last long and likely won't eliminate the issue.

From a review on Mowers Direct site. "Removing the bagging system when not in use involves removing 3 thumb wheels, the pump-assist belt cover, pump-assist drive belt, chute and re-installing the original belt cover. The pump-assist unit will lift right off the deck. Took probably 5 minutes to...

Check your tire pressures first. They're likely at max (shipping) pressure which will increase the diameter of the rear tires significantly.

Fuel filter or carburator restriction would be my guess.

I've never operated one but I've seen them in operation plenty of times. One thing to keep in mind is that the Cyclone Rake units have a rigid mount to the mower and caster wheels, so the tail swing on them is significant - they can be cumbersome where there are a lot of obstacles and you may...

Maybe they just need the basic starting procedure? Such as sitting in the seat, parking brake on, PTO off, choke on, turn key?

There are smaller ones that will do the job too. The Husqvarna 570 and 580 are a step down yet still very capable. I wore my Husqvarna 580 out after 7 years of professional use, but I miss the waist strap. The Echo 580 is a nice smaller blower that's still pretty capable. The Husqvarna 150 and...