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No. Although, it doesn’t continue to add time when not in operation. Get you a Battery Tender Jr.

With the EZT, all that’s needed is a fluid change. Most owners don’t even do that. If the owner isn’t mechanically inclined and know the process, opening up the unit could have consequences. https://www.hydro-gear.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BLN-52622_2100_2200_P13.pdf

Verify the problem before throwing parts at it.

As @berstmobile1 said: “The Great Danes I service have wonderful lap bars that you can comfortably hold in one hand as they sit less than 1/2" apart and can be adjusted low enough to touch your thighs” My Gravely Pro Turn 260 has a similar steering arm setup as the now defunct Great Dane...

It probably hasn’t changed. Refer to the owners manual to confirm. There should be a belt routing diagram on your deck. Make sure all of the pulley bolts are tight. The tension pulley assembly should move freely and and not flop around.

You are halfway there. Do the tires have the same size stamped on both? Are the tires from the same manufacturer? Those things are important. If they are from the same manufacturer and are stamped the same, there is something that you can try. Remove the smaller wheel assembly and pump it up to...

There are some Cub Cadet models with steering wheels. Country Clipper has joy sticks. Do you have arm rests on your Toro?

It sounds like fuel delivery issues. Check fuel lines in the tank. Check the 90 degree fittings at tank. Check lines between tank and fuel pump. If there is an on/off tank selector valve, make sure it’s clear and functional. You might have to remove the tank and clean it. Confirm that the fuel...

Squealing could mean a locked up pulley or spindle.

Kohler 10W30 is a very robust oil and is formulated for small engines. They contain nearly twice the zinc and phosphorus content of passenger car oils.

Being in the Deep South, I like Rotella T5 15W40 or 10W40 motorcycle oil.

It’s always possible to have a bad pulley or spindle from the factory. With the belt off of the machine, check the pulleys and spindles. They should turn freely. Look for bad spots on all of the pulleys. Any problems and you will need to visit the nearest authorized repair shop. I always like to...

We have no idea what mower that you own or the hydro make and model.

Correct! You don’t want trash sucked into the engine. Yesterday was my first mow after the adjustments. The performance was much better. It powered through the thick Common Bermuda really well. The grass discharge was farther. And, not a single seed head of Bahia grass was left standing. I was...

Just move it up one hole.

There’s your answer. 3/4” off of the ground at 3” is too low. Raise those anti-scalp wheels. The bottom hole is when you are cutting at the highest deck setting. With the deck set at 3”, the anti-scalp wheels should be about 2 1/2” off of the ground. The anti-scalp wheels are to prevent the deck...

The first thing that you need to do is consult your owners manual. Being new, the steering lever action will loosen up. The tracking is most important. Both wheels should turn at the same speed and the mower should not creep in neutral. Like @Tiger Small Engine said, a pipe can help with...

Sounds like a fuel delivery problem. It could be trash in the fuel. The fuel tank pickup lines could be deteriorating. It could be trash getting hung up in the 90 elbow coming from the tank. It could be trash in the tank shutoff valve, if you have dual tanks. Trash in the carburetor bowl or fuel...

Thanks @StarTech! I wouldn’t think that Gravely would set the WOT RPMs any different on the Kohler ZT740 than the Kawasaki FX850V. The blade tip speeds should match across the Pro Turn 260 models. The engine may have been set to the 7000 series specifications before it left the Kohler factory...

I asked my Gravely dealer specifically to check the no load full throttle and idle speed. I don’t think it was done. I suspected the WOT speed was low. I have some Common Bermuda Grass over my septic drain field. It’s really thick and I’ve noticed the engine wasn’t performing as it should. When...

@StarTech If you find something other than what I’ve found, I can dial it back. Gravely Pro Turn 260 (model #992267 serial #094036). Kohler ZT740-3046 Hydro-Gear ZT5400

Before I made the adjustment, I contacted Ariens customer service to confirm. The idle speed is set exactly as the same as the KT740. This idle speed was noted in the ZT740 service manual. It could have something to do with the engine application. The KT740 is usually mounted on residential...

I assumed that my Gravely dealer checked the low idle RPMs and no load WOT RPMs before I took delivery. I specifically told them I wanted it checked before my purchase. I sensed that it wasn’t set right. I finally got around to checking it. Sure enough, WOT was below 3,400 RPM at no load. I...

I advise against doggie doors. Rabies is carried by a lot of critters. I also would not keep pet food around the outside of the house. Feeding the critters makes them lazy and discourages them from doing their job in nature.

Move it up. The anti-scalp wheels are not intended to support the deck.

It’s a good idea to check the engine speed of any new mower. There are occasions when the mower’s engine speed is not set to the manufacturers specifications. You can have the dealer verify the full throttle RPMs before taking delivery.

Compressed air or a leaf blower over over the entire machine, after each mowing, will take care of the hydros too.

I haven’t. Although, I have used the Oregon Gator G3 and G6 and Rotary Copperhead Mulchers. They do reasonably well on leaves. I had to make several passes over the leaves to get the desired results. I have found that the toothed mulching blades aren’t very good on grass with high moisture...

One of the best things that you can do is to blow off the engine really good with a leaf blower or air compressor after each use. This should be done before any water touches the machine. This helps to prevent the buildup of dust grass around the engine cooling fins. Once a year, remove the...

The movements are characteristic of foxes.

A carbureted engine is much easier to diagnose and fix. An EFI engine has sensors, a CPU and other things to deal with. Think of it as being like the early throttle body fuel injected automobiles. A scan tool is needed to diagnose. There are codes stored in the CPU. Some manufacturers use a...

We don’t know if that’s your video or not. We don’t know the model number or serial number of your mower.

It’s an EFI engine so, it needs to go to the dealer fo diagnosis.

I doubt that I will ever buy them. First off, they are very expensive. There are plenty of reviews on them and the reviews aren’t that great.

Fox or raccoon. Red Foxes are known to have their dens close to humans. They do this for security against coyotes. Red Fox dens are commonly found underground. We had some around our house last year.

The Kohler filters here are currently made by Champion Labs. Champion Labs is a First Brands company. First Brands also owns FRAM.

No. The ones I get are labeled NGK CS6. These are the shop pack version of the NGK BKR5E. The OEM plugs for my Kohler are XC12YC (982). Champion RC12YC (71), Champion QC12YC (71 Eco), Autolite 3924, and NGK BKR5E are acceptable replacements.

I can’t recommend an electric mower.

I try to avoid it.

I’ve never had any problems with Champion or NGK plugs.

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Yep, just 130-118 and two black painted lines around two of the ribs.

RC12YC covers a lot of Kohler engines too.

There were not any Chanpion part numbers on the spark plugs, just a Stens part number. The picture sent in the Stens email doesn’t look like the actual plug in the packaging. I suppose whoever produced the plugs, runs batches through for special part number markings. Much like oil filter makers...

I’m going to pick up some XC12YC from my local NAPA Auto Parts.

It certainly didn’t have Champion printed on the plug or the Champion part number, just the Stens part number.

The Timecutter is probably a poor choice for your particular situation. You have snow. ✔️ You have tall weedy grass. ✔️ A compact tractor with a 5’ bush hog and front loader would make more sense.

The Rotary Maintenance Kit for my Kohler equipped Gravely lists two NGK BKR5E spark plugs. It’s a good idea to clean, re-gap, and save the old set of plugs.