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At the end of the season I picked up the Agri-Fab 44" Smart Sweeper to use on my leaves. They were wet and heavy but the sweeper did a pretty good job of picking them up. Dumping the leaves on the other hand was not fun; they just don't want to fall out when the hopper is tilted upward. I think...

Like I did with my Honda push mower, I thought I would share some experiences with my new John Deere X380. This is just the first of a handful of posts that I plan to make regarding this machine. Look for more to come throughout 2021. Anyway, here are my first impressions of the machine after...

Congrats on the new mower. I am sure that you will be quite happy with it. Are you planning on getting the mechanical or electronic mulch control? I too have been considering this for my X380. On my old machine, an LT155 with 38" deck, I actually thought that the wavy mulching blades without...

I agree with you 100% on the X370 being a better choice because of the serviceability. Another great thing is that you get the upgraded seat on the 2021 model. I was tempted to get an X390 over the X380 that I just purchased simply due to the serviceability of the transmission but in the end I...

Please keep in mind that my response was based solely off of the amount of money that you desire to spend and the three (or four) machines being discussed. In the end you might want to consider a machine with a more durable trans to begin with. Locking diff aside, something with the K58, K62 or...

The primary issue with the Super Recycler line is that with each engine choice you are offered specific options not available on other models. For example you only get electric start on the Briggs 8.75 and you do not get blade stop on the Honda. Then there is the base model which has a Toro...

It is surprising that they recommended after the first year. Everything that I have seen in manuals states after xxx hours AND then every year after. You should have been able to wait until 75 and did it for the first time then. The reason why it goes to every year after the first is because...

From what I gather in your post, you are mostly concerned with operating on hills and the bagging performance of the machine. All of the three mowers have the same K46 Tuff Torq transmission, but the husqvarna simply has the locking differential. With that being said, these transmission are...

I ended up going to the John Deere dealer yesterday to inquire about some accessories for the X380 and to my surprise the mower had arrived early and was sitting tagged on the showroom floor. The Dealership Owner was waiting for an opening in their delivery scheduled to give me a call since...

When I replaced the fluid in my TT K51 I was able to locate Mobil 1 Synthetic 15W-50 at a NAPA auto parts store. This was the only place that I could find it within 50 miles of where I live. The fluid worked fine but in my research I found many other fluids that would work including: Tuff Tech...

one of the issues that I've run into a tractor supply is that a lot of the more expensive carts they do not stock in store and they want something like $110 to ship it to the store.

Ye I do really like that one. I am quite certain that it is made for Husqvarna by someone else and can be had with other makes on the side. I should have also stated that I desire to have a poly-type cart with dump feature. This cart you offered as a suggestion of course fits the build but I am...

I am set to pick up my 2021 X380 next week and am looking to get a yard cart for moving around dirt, rocks, mulch and wood. I do not really have any hills or grades to climb. I chose the X380 for it's "stronger" transmission and want to pick the most appropriate cart based on the capabilities of...

Last year we were able to start some aboveground gardens with beds that we got on clearance from Sam's Club. We didn't do it because of COVID but it was nice to have fresh ingredients for cooking right in the back yard. In SE Michigan we grow zucchini and herbs very easily. My tomatoes and...

They make actual bead sealer. It is a somewhat sticky liquid similar to patch glue. You will also want to make sure that the bead is clean and free of any imperfections. You can use a wire wheel on a drill to smooth out and clean the area first.

This is true. Exmark makes machines of exceptional quality. In the past 5-10 years many other mowers have started to encroach upon their territory, such as Scag and Ferris but Exmark has been and still might be the most popular mower brand amongst commercial mowing outfits. While some might see...

That is a pretty good deal. I sold my one year old, 48" Radius E with 50 hours on it for $4500 last year. It also had the jack with it. Excellent machine, but COVID-related wage loses forced me to sell. Still miss it but have recently moved on to something that I can do more with.

To be honest I would either contact Exmark directly or trust your dealer and the Genuine Exmark part(s) that they sell. If Exmark superseded a 10 micron filter with a 25 micron one they would have done so with confidence of it's ability to perform to their expectations. Most oil filters that you...

Just purchased a 2021 John Deere X380 48" earlier this week. Not my first Deere, but my first NEW one. I shopped many other mowers, extensively, and ultimately landed on the Deere due to their quality of cut, overall reliability and great dealer network.

I certainly do not disagree with you regarding the Deere being worth it. I was only pointing out as many other have, that John Deere simply does not give you the best engine or transmission when compared to other makes and models in the same price range. Example: John Deere X380 $4700 23HP...

I may have found the answer to my question. Upon looking at the schematics of each transmission it would appear as if the filter mates to a charge pump that is absent from the K62AF but found in the K58. Tuff Torq lists the K62 as having the option of a charge pump but I doubt that Cub Cadet...

I was at the dealer today shopping the Deere X380/390 against the 2021 Cub Cadet GX54D. I know that the K58 transmission on the X380 is not "easily" serviceable but in the X390 you get the drain cap, large cylindrical filter and a reservoir that you can use to fill from the top of the...

So I have seen a couple of videos on the differences with the new lineup and then had a chance to look at some at the dealer this past week. The biggest thing that sticks out is the seat, which I do have to say is quite nice, but unfortunately the updated seat is not found on the lower models...

Toro most definitely! I assume that you are looking for the cheapest mower they have with your deck size and hp requirement? Just in the 50" models you have a choice of Toro or Kawasaki engines. You can go down to a 48" and get a Titan which has better transmissions as well. Plenty of options...

If you read through the whole thread you will see that I was having an issue with a the lifters when all of this started happening. I am not certain as to what it was that lead to the final (catastrophic) failure, but I can say with 100% certainty that the engine was not over-revved, the oil was...

I do have a question that maybe someone could answer. I have this CV13S that the seller of my replacement engine accidentally sent me. Obviously there are some differences in the CV13 and CV15 but I am wondering whether or not the short blocks are interchangeable? I do not want to necessarily...

I did just notice in looking a bit closer at these pictures that the side of the cylinder wall appears to have a chunk taken out of it. i guess this engine is toast!

I just thought that I would share some pictures from inside the engine as I took it apart last night. From what I can tell this engine needs a new connecting rod and camshaft. It would also need piston rings, new lifters and other miscellaneous gaskets required to put it back together.

After a long and troubling journey I have finally resurrected the LT155. The engine that I purchased on eBay a couple of months ago has finally been installed and the mower is running. The little bit of oil that came out of the bottom of the crankcase was quite dark so I ended up just filling...

Well, the seller contacted me today and said that it is too much of a hassle to return set up a return of the CV13S and that I can keep just keep it. I am guessing that the engines are quite similar and that many of the parts are interchangeable. I do not think it would be fair to turn around...

I just happened to be browsing YouTube when I found a guy who posted a video on his new John Deere X350. This mower was delivered to him within the last couple of weeks and is a 2021 model. The 2021 X350 has a more powerful 21.5 hp Kawasaki engine instead of the 18.5 on the outgoing model. I...

Another update on the engine. Box showed up a couple of weeks ago but have been too busy to work on getting it in the LT155. The other day I went to clean some stuff out of the garage so I figured I would pull the motor out of the box that it was shipped in and put it onto a stand and low and...

Well I finally found an engine that will work in the LT155. A used, running engine showed up on eBay that is a direct replacement. I really hated to go this route but it was more convenient then trying to fit something "close" and possibly needing fuel system or electrical modifications. I...

So, I got word back from the seller about this craftsman mower and the spec is slightly different than mine Can someone tell me what the difference between the CV15-41562 that I have and the CV15-41567 that is in his craftsman? Thank you.

That is some terrible luck with your HRX. It is known that some of the problems that you are having are out there, but it maybe isn't known to what extent; in other words what the failure rate is. I had an HRX with 7 trouble-free years. It was a FANTASTIC mower and exceeded my expectations...

I saw that one, but it is a few hours drive and not really worth it since I do not need much more than the engine. If I needed more parts I would certainly consider the drive. I did actually find a Craftsman LT1000 with what appears to be an identical motor for $200. The owner states that the...

Okay, so another update. I was able to pull the lifters out and to my surprise there were not any grooves or indentations on the back side, BUT when I pulled the one lifter out there was small pieces of cast metal on it. I could see that the one cam lob was in the up position but the other was...

I am going off into uncharted territory here..... Looks like a complete teardown for me. I was not really wanting to get all the way down into the bottom end of the engine, but if I am going this far I should not neglect the piston or checking the camshaft for damage. The noise that I...

I finally took the engine out and started breaking it down from the top end first. This is my first time removing an engine head and valve cover so I do not know what I am looking at. When I loosened the rockers, the two rods came out and were in tack with oil flowing through them. The...

If you were to get a Scag, you should look at the STCII-52V-26FT-EFI. I would pick a Kawasaki over a Kohler in this specific mower. The Vanguard is a very good engine, but I am not certain with the new American made engines. The older Vanguars that were made in Japan were excellent engines...

Hello all. Just wanted to give a repair related update on the HRS. After about 30 hours or so of use I started to notice that my HRS started getting harder to pull backwards as many other Honda mowers have encountered. I was also experiencing issues with it slowing down as I would get into...

Thanks for the reply. I am thinking that the conversion would only be difficult in the electrical and the muffler. Honestly, a Toro ZTR muffler as found on the SS4200 might even fit right up. As for the fuel, I would just need to run the rubber house around to the other side from where it is...

Well...... I think the Kohler finally took a crap today!! It has been running "fine" the last few weeks with only a slight hint of oil burn and no ticking or knocking from the engine. I was mowing and sweeping the lawn for about 3 hours today when all of a sudden the engine started to make a...

I replaced the belt two months ago, but that doesn't mean that it is still good. I will thoroughly inspect it once I have the bushing back in and all the other deck hardware back in. I am hopeful that the new bushing will resolve the wobble in the idler and improve the vibration.

I took the idler arm off of the deck which has a bushing that appears to have a small groove in it. Because of this groove, there may be some wobbling of the idler arm. I am going to replace that bushing and see what it does. But here is my question: since the deck does not have the typical...

That is a really good deal. As a non-professional using a chainsaw 5-10 hours a year, I think the Farm Boss will do quite well. Like I said before, I think that my Step Dad has the 350 BT and I am quite certain that my BR 450 moves just as much air, maybe more, but it is nowhere near as...

My dealer charges half the length. So on an 18" blade I was paying $9 to have it sharpened. I never really had a problem with the job that they did, but it would always seem to dull quickly. It is surprising that even running the file just one stroke through each tooth can instantly improve...

Deck spindles are new. Also new deck belt. I am quite positive the blades are installed correctly as well. I am thinking that it could be a belt tension issue? I have not attempted to tighten anything. There is a spring and something in the rod that connects the PTO lever to the deck. I...

T Thanks for the info. 90% of what I am cutting is already dead ash, most of that which is on the on the ground. We have a high water table and once the trees die out it only takes a couple of years for the trunks to rot and the wind to bring them down. This is also helped by thick, heavy...

I have been using chainsaws for a decade or so but typically used only what came with the homeowner grade saw, so I can safely say that I have never used a full chisel chain. I get the whole "safety" aspect of low-kickback chains, but under what conditions would a full chisel chain kickback and...