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poor local cops are probably going through withdrawal . . . . . 😋

Hmmm, a lot is totally dependent on "What" your business is ??? If you're doing Lawn Mowing, I don't want anyone just hot-rodding up and down my yard as fast as they can leaving it looking like a dirt-track.

and, don't forget get to do the required 50 hours "Tires Air Change", remove the valve cores and release all the current old stagnant air, then replace with fresh 100% Pure Outside Air, you can't go wrong with that stuff..... Oh ya, I appreciate anyone who takes proper care of their equipment -...

Wow, simply wow, i.e. "but in comparison, you don't know shit"; hmmm, whatever you say, "Jack" . . . . . Merry "Christ-mas" and Happy Holidays to ALL ..... 🧑‍🎄 🎁 🤶

Be careful what's you ask for - - -

how high is the grass your cutting; and, what cutting height do you have the deck set at ...???

https://www.oregonproducts.com/en/products/lawn-and-garden/mower-blades/gator-mulching-blades/c/g6-mulchingblade-p see what matches up here...

it is my understanding that the purpose of an hour meter was to monitor hours on the engine use, not the blades turning. Duhhhh .....

never heard or experienced this in 20 years and several different units . . . . . .

Hey G-Rex, any update on your issue? Or are you just going to bite the bullet . . . . .

park it uncovered where the sun can hit it daily. I have a 1980 Case and the deck is still as solid as the day I bought it ..... . .

Pulling is not the major concern. You really have to ask, "will it stop when you need it to." ????

Have you talked to the owner of that dealership?

when you say "just got", ? ? How long ago..., did the hour meter register any hours at all; and if so, what is it showing? If your dealer gave you that bs response I'd load the thing up and take it right back to them, since you can probably expect that same kind of service on anything else.....

that's what I'm using, no issues, $4.19 per gallon. Can I come over and use your lift . . . . . ;-)

Could you clarify what is and isn't happening and when, what you've written is confusing. Also, try another PTO switch, I just had mine go out similar to yours and then the new one they gave me was bad as well. The dealer went through 3 before they got a good one. Sheezzzz

I remember more than a few blizzards; but, the blizzard of '72 had be snowbound at a job site by myself for 3 days. Fortunately, it was at a manufacturing plant, and I raided every vending machine in the place.

keep it up and they'll be raiding your fridge in the middle of the night

I'm no spring chicken anymore but still try to do most of my own maintenance. The Ferris really is as easy to do as my JD, maybe easier. The one thing that I am particular about is making sure I buy my diesel fuel from a good source and only there. I've figured the fuel consumption is about a...

I got them right at my Ferris dealer. I also have a IS2600Z that I use for the basic lawn cutting, and it rides smooth. Post a photo or two of your seat and the coil/rubber bumpers. A lot to be said about the old Spring mount tractor seats. You might bounce a bit but you didn't normally get your...

as do I (2 lower back and 1 neck surgery), and the spring change on my X585 made a world of difference on my 2+ acres. Just putting this info out there as a possible temporary remedy until the ground gets smoothed out . . .

I agree that the ground should probably be leveled; but, for what it's worth I changed out the JD OEM coils springs under the seat for a pair of Ferris and the ride is 10 times smoother. The JD coils were to dang stiff . . . .

does your seat have the adjustable coil springs on it ? If so, move them around and see if that helps a bit . . . .

what air pressure setting are your tires at? If set at max tire recommendation, let 3 - 4 #'s out of each and see if that smooths things out for you. Don't go too low though or you could easily pop a tire of its rim . . . . .

I'd stay away from Gravely, I must have at least as much into it in repairs as the piece of junk cost initially. As Agent J would say, it's a POS . . . . . .

try some Oregon replacements, much better than an OEM I've had on . . . . . .

that's basically what my switch was doing; and, a new switch has obviously cured my starting issue. good luck two ? 's 1 - is your machine left out in the rain if so, 2 - does the key have a protective cover on it if not, then (much like I found out the hard way) you may need a new key...

two ? 's 1 - is your machine left out in the rain - if so, 2 - does the key have a protective cover on it - if not, then (much like I found out the hard way), you may need a new key switch due to water getting inside and corroding parts.

sounds more like one started to come apart and then got tangled in the others and took them all out. When you get them off check them to see if there are different bands wrapped around others, Just a thought . . . . .

how long is the bolt? Maybe thread it back in all but a 1/4 - 1/2", then smack the head of the bolt real good with the sledge to try and break up whatever has the hub set up . . . . . .

if it looks like this photo the number is - Briggs and Stratton 591465 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

when shopping parts I always double check where it is being shipped from, since so many supposed dealers are 3rd party sellers who are getting their goods from China. That's just me though . . . . .

your post is a bit "ambiguous"... are you looking just to change tires, or wheels/rims; or, both . . . ?

For gosh sake use Top Quality Stands, not the freak'n ones with a pin that does through the post and stand frame. The dang pins can snap and drop the unit right on you. Now, don't ask me how I know, just use really good jacks for your safety sake. Like I do now . . . . .

should be a quick adjustment - https://www.ferrismowers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ferris-IS3000Z-Operator-Manual.pdf page # 21

Just maybe Trump was right to do so. Darn near everyone knows that the quality of the metal and parts coming from China are inferior; but, alas they are cheaper due to labor costs. So, the issue becomes a Fram oil commercial, i.e. "You pay me now or you pay me later". Just maybe it's time to...

do the people you are trying to prevent have normal access to this mower? Perhaps a marine battery lockout disconnect would be quicker, cheaper and serve the purpose. Just a thought . . . . . .

you'll need a helping hand here, while the deck is running, "carefully" take a long screwdriver and touch toward the center each rotating pulley and idlers. If the noise you're hearing changes, then you've probably found your culprit. But, as I've already stated - be carefully when doing this...

ehhh, I know a guy, he says just use a bigger hammer...

makes a person wonder was this some kind of a bad joke on the designer's part . . . . . .

Or a person could just drain the oil into an oil pan then get a nice strong magnet and set it in the oil pan and pull it out after a minute and see if there are any metal shavings built up on it.

this is what the manual says: A. General lubrication. Lubricate the spindle grease connection, front wheel bearing, gear teeth of the steering part. now to just locate them . . . . . .

dang sure not you know what. My favorite of all time, that sadly the company stopped making soon after it came out, was Labatt's Copper. Dang that stuff was good . . . . . 🍻

pull the starter rope easy a few times and then check the level again in about 10 minutes and see if the level drops on the stick. If it doesn't I wouldn't worry, just cross out that info on the page and mark in the correct amount.

I have a Ferris IS2600Z and so far it's been great. Plus if it should ever need engine work that's my son's forte' so I can get things done right but cheaper. Figure out how many hours per week times months you'll use it and what the cost to own difference is going to be, and that might help you...

how much does your ZT weigh, unless it's a beast the jungle should handle it. Also, when you use the Jungle I hope you spot the machine with regular jack stands, just in case . . . . .

I'm a fan of Lucas; but, there are many goods one . . . . .

you touched on something I meant to bring up earlier, i.e. "Torque wrench calibration". When was the last time folks had their calibrated? My son builds all kinds of engines for a living, and his are sent out every 6 months and recalibrated. When you're building $75k+ engines little things...

if I had to "guess" I'd say that it's because these dang bolts are similar to trying to get nuts of aluminum rims. It seems to take infinitely more torque to break them free than to tighten them down. Just a wild guess though . . . . .

".....this is something that does apply to automotive engines but is irrelevant to mower engines." I would respectfully disagree; because, if there's rust on the "threads" then there's no doubt rust on the threads in the hole. Unless you run a tap into the hole and clean off the hole threads...