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    21hp I/C Twin Hard Start and Surging

    I will have to look into this. Thank you for the advice.
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    LT155 Deck Vibration/Noise

    Just wanted to give an update on the blade and deck situation: I have fitted the LT155 with some Oregon Gator G3's this past week. I have mowed with them a few times and have to say that there may be something to the vibration that comes from the higher lift on the blades. I do not notice any...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    Switched back over to the Kohler Full Synthetic oil with higher capacity filter this week. A couple of things that I have noticed since I switched back to the oil that I was using before: - Burning oil smell is not as apparent as before, although I thought it to be generally accepted that...
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    New Stihl Equipment

    UPDATE: I have used the BR 450 backpack blower a few times and I have to say that it does a pretty good job of moving air around. My only complaint about this machine is that it is NOT very comfortable to wear. I have been using a Husqvarna 350 BT or something like that at my Mom's house and...
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    21hp I/C Twin Hard Start and Surging

    UPDATE:: Yesterday I finally got around to working on the old Craftsman mower. I went ahead and replaced all of the carb and intake gaskets, along with a replacement (aftermarket) carburetor. I did also do a static governor adjustment when I had the intake removed. When everything was put...
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    Couple newbie questions

    Be sure to know the difference between "true" mulching blades as those that are simply called mulching blades. For example, true mulching blades are wavy and have a high AND low cutting edge on the face of the blade and have a relatively low lift. This blade design helps to recirculate the...
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    blown head gasket and stuck valves in 2015 Toro Zero turn? Fix or buy new?

    The only issue is the labor. I just went through this with my CV15S when I considered having the valve work done. A head gasket job is $20-50 in parts but $360 in labor. The extent of the damage described sounds like minimum 6 billable hours plus parts which will near $800.
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    New Stihl Equipment

    I could have looked at the MS 261 to shop against the 550 XP II but again it was more of what one I "liked" most and when considering price and how much I will use it, the MS 271 was still a better fit than the comparable $400 Husqvarna. I would guess that in the 7 years that I had the Poulan I...
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    Buying First Zero Turn or Stand on Mower...HELP

    You didn't give a budget, just your financing requirements which of course most brands will have. My vote is for the Exmark Radius E. A bit pricier than the competition, but excellent warranty, usually outstanding dealer support and if course great cut quality/striping. One thing to consider...
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    blown head gasket and stuck valves in 2015 Toro Zero turn? Fix or buy new?

    Kohler 7000, 22hp autochoke? Toro put this engine in the SS4225 for a handful of years including 2015. Just a guess but being in the Kohler sub-forum it only makes sense.
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    New Stihl Equipment

    Hello All. Just picked up some new Stihl equipment today. After a little bit of research I decided on the following: - FS 91 R - BR 450 - MS 271 Farm Boss A little back story: In 2009 I purchased a Ryobi SS26 string trimmer and a handful of attachments for it including the edger, blower and...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    Put about another 5 hours on it and still getting the smell of burning oil every once in a while. It comes and go and seems to be only when under heavy loads. She's not smoking or anything so I will just keep checking the oil level. Once it drops below where I can fill with the remainder of my...
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    Rough ride

    It is apparent that they are not intending or wanting "brand bash" so much as let us know his dissatisfaction with the consumer rating system which he feels had let him down with the omission of ride quality in their consideration. If we did know the make and model, it might persuade some, but...
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    Rough ride

    The issue is not that of the ride quality of the mower so much as the ground quality of your property. There are reasons why only a few companies have bothered trying to "improve" the ride quality of their mowers; the cost doesn't justify the potential gains is profits/market share and quite...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    This weekend I will double check the oil level which might be a tiny bit high and take it down to a smidge below the full line and see what happens. I will then try the breather tube and see if that tells me anything. Worst case I already have a couple of quarts of the Kolher synthetic 10w30...
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    Changing Honda GCV Engine oil

    I use a 5 quart oil pan that is about 4-5" tall laying down beside the mower. When I remove the dip stick and turn the mower on it's side, the oil falls out into the pan. My oil pan has a spout that I can then use to dump into a jug for recycling. This seems to work just fine with the mower...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    I looked at the valve cover and there is nothing leaking there. I am quite certain that it is coming from within the engine. I am still contemplating taking the head off to inspect and replace any valvetrain components that need it, which obviously includes replacing the head gasket so if this...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    Just to give an update: I picked up the LT155 from the dealership on Friday and brought it home. The first thing that I did was add about 5 ounces of SeaFoam to the oil that was in it and ran it at idle for about 20 minutes and then did a complete oil change. The oil that was in the machine...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    I guess part of this issue may be my fault; at least with the dealership. When I first noticed the problem I called the dealership and talked with a guy at the counter. I explained to him that I had an LT155 with the Kohler CV15 and that I was having a ticking sound under the valve cover which...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    There excuse with the valves is that they are "not a machine shop" and therefore if they had any issue at all with the new valves, they wouldn't be able to address the issue. I do not disagree that they obviously don't want the business. When I first called it was going to be $500 to do the...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    I guess I am picking up the mower tomorrow without any repairs being completed by the dealer. I got a call from them this morning and he went over a list that the Technician gave him. $1250!!!!!!!!!! This was what he stated was the "worst case scenario." The job would include a new camshaft...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    When I first started looking into this, everything that I read kept saying to bed sure to run 10w30 in these engines as single weight oils will make more noise. In my case I don't think it would matter since the noise isn't at startup (10w) but rather when the engine gets up to temp (30w). I do...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    I just had the bottom end apart and it looked great in there. I wasn't specifically looking for anything but from what I could tell, the engine was nearly flawless in appearance. Even at 22 years old it would still have golden yellow oil at the changes. As for the dealership fishing for more...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    Just an update: I got a call from the dealership yesterday regarding my mower and this is how the conversation went... Matt: Hi Mike, this is Matt, I just wanted to let you know that the Technician looked at your mower and said that the sound you are hearing is normal. Me: What do you mean...
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    Tufftorq vs. Hydro-gear (again) - My convo with Tufftorq - comments?

    I certainly don't mean to disagree. You CAN do things that you otherwise shouldn't. I have seen people state that they used their riding mower to move their boat or whatever, and while capable of, that kind of thing should never be done. It does all come down to what the manual states. All I was...
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    Tufftorq vs. Hydro-gear (again) - My convo with Tufftorq - comments?

    One thing to consider regarding mower transmissions, is that only a rider type (with steering wheel) rated as having a "ground engaging" transmission should be used for towing any heavy loads. Yes, many have towed with K46's and alike without fail, but add the slightest grade or overloaded cart...
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    leaving a streak

    Your manual recommendation certainly makes sense considering that most 2 blade decks have the right blade out in front of the left one. On a 3 blade deck as the OP has, this issue would theoretically exist when turning right or left (which he stated is happening) and since these decks typically...
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    leaving a streak

    I tend to do 3 point turns with some backing up at the end of each row so if there happened to be an uncut strip from the turn it would be recut as I mow in the forward direction again. The fact that you mention that you only really noticed it now that the grass is thick points back to my theory...
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    leaving a streak

    Has this happened since new? Do you notice this only at certainly cutting heights? If the problem has always been present then it is the result of bad design. If not, then something has gone wrong in/under the deck. As for cutting height, there is a time when the blades may not be processing the...
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    XT1 LT42e

    You mention the difference between LA and Li-ion but what about Ni-Cd? I would have to think that if the batteries used in the Steering Wheel Cub Cadet only last 300 charge cycles as well, the cost to own overall would not be any cheaper over a 10 year period considering the higher battery cost...
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    XT1 LT42e

    Thanks for your review. I am very intrigued by this new generation of battery operated riding mowers. As for the noise from the deck, this is inevitable as your mower carries 2-1 blades which generate a lot of wind (air) noise; same as gas rider. I am sure that a wavy mulching blade or a low...
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    Exmark Radius E or Hustler Raptor SD?

    Owned a Radius E 48. Great Machine! Plenty of power, great cut, smooth controls, simple maintenance and good warranty. I looked at Hustler mowers two years back and for some reason I just couldn't find anything about them that I "loved." I am sure that they are decent machines, but most...
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    21hp I/C Twin Hard Start and Surging

    Thanks. I am going to order up new intake gaskets as well to throw on with the new carb. If that doesn't work I will try the static governor adjustment. I have a hundred dollar budget to fix the machine and with all the parts i have purchased I am only about $70 in. Hopefully there's a little...
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    Echo Red Armor 2-Cycle Oil Experience

    Thanks for the responses. Maybe I will drain my tanks and mix up some new cans. I am almost positive that I mixed at the appropriate ratios but who knows, I am only human. I just thought it odd that both pieces of equipment with two different ratios/can are both acting up now. I will report...
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    21hp I/C Twin Hard Start and Surging

    So, here is an update: I went up to my cousin's cottage this past weekend and worked on the mower. I started a tuneup on the engine including new OEM plugs, gapped and properly secured, with anti-seize and di-electric grease. Also, the oil was really dirty so I flushed it twice and topped off...
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    Echo Red Armor 2-Cycle Oil Experience

    Has anyone else used the Echo Red Armor 2-Cycle Oil? If so, what have your experiences been with it? In the past, I was using either Homelite Synthetic Blend or alike without any issues. Heck, I was even in a bind one time and mix SAE30 in gasoline and got by for a tank or two with that. I...
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    Securing Hustler Fastrak SDX

    Is the metal building secured? Do you have problems with theft where it will be stored? Have you considered LoJack? You might be better off having some sort of theft deterrent, such as real or fake video surveillance, illumination (security lights), a Rottweiler on guard, etc. These machines...
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    LT155 Deck Vibration/Noise

    So, I took the high lift blades up to the dealer and they exchanged them without issue. I have not had a chance to put them on but I did put the wavy mulchers back on, all sharpened, but without the deflector/baffle that is part of the TriCycler kit. To be honest, the mower did very well with...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    To answer the questions above: Yes, I have changed the oil recently, twice in fact. Both times were with Genuine Kohler Full Synthetic 10w-30 oil and Kohler/Deere filter. The engine is 22 years old and never had a problem; maybe it was just time. I decided to take the mower into the shop to...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    That is what I was afraid of. I just watched a video on the whole job and it does not appear too bad but if I am going through the process of replacing the lifter(s), what else should I be replacing once I am in there? Will I need to "adjust" anything on the head prior to the valve cover going...
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    CV15-41562 Ticking Noise?

    Hello All. Went to use the John Deere today and after about 30 minutes of using it, the engine started making a loud ticking noise. The noise only happens once the engine is up to temperature. This has happened 3 times already but it is only after about a half an hour of mowing. If I shut...
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    LT155 Deck Vibration/Noise

    So I took the high lift blades off today and I am quite certain that one of them is off balance. These blades are brand new and used only once. And I have not hit anything with them. I am quite disappointed with this considering that I am buying the OEM parts from the dealer. There may be...
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    LT155 Deck Vibration/Noise

    Thank you for the replies. I will go ahead and check all of these things. Seeing as most of the deck parts are new, and since the problem was only really noticeable after I put on the high lift blades, I am going to try to check the blade balance and possibly even swap back to the mulching...
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    LT155 Deck Vibration/Noise

    Hello All. So, I am a few weeks into using my recently acquired 1998 LT155 and am having an issue with the deck vibrating excessively and making a noticeable noise when running. The engine is running smooth with the PTO disengaged and does not surge or miss a beat. When the deck is engaged, I...
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    Orange or green?

    Go with the John Deere! Grandfather has one of the older Deere with the 7-Iron deck and horizontal shaft Kawasaki and it has worked flawlessly. Neighbor down the street got a new Husqvarna MZ61 and it has been in the shop 3 times already. I know it's an old to new comparison but Deere equipment...
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    Mulching kits, myth or fact?

    The more and more that I see posts like this it makes me wonder who thought it would be a good idea to market Gators (and alike) as mulching blades!!!! These types of blades are nothing more than serrated sail, high lift blades. The perception is, and most people believe, that Gators are...
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    John Deere LT155 mower blades?

    Michael, What blades did you end up going with? I purchased an LT155 a couple of months ago and it came with the OEM TriCycler kit which uses a grass deflector, adjustable baffle and wavy mulching blades. From everything that I have read, these blades do a really good job of mulching grass on...
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    **Help with Nikki Carb surging at idle**

    While I had a different Briggs Engine, it did have a Nikki Carb and experience engine surging issues as well. The solution to my problem was replacing the rubber o-rings on the two carb jets. Over time, ethanol causes the rubber o-rings around the jet to degrade allowing fuel to slip past the...
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    CV15 fuel stops flowing - engine dies

    While the various types of fuel filters offer differing flow rates and protect against different sizes particles (micron), i wouldn't think this to be the issue unless the problem started immediately after you installed it. If this is not the case you have only a few possible causes: clog in...
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    Impressions: newGT48XLSi

    I had an ELS that stayed quite cool but of course I kept the shroud clean, kept up on maintenance and never beat it up. My 18hp Vanguard ran a bit hot but it was running at 3650rpm and powering two hydro pumps and a 3 blade deck. Even with all that it still ran smooth and quiet. Hopefully...
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