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I have a 2011 fastrak SD with ZT-3100 hydro-gear. There is a slow leak around one of the screws holding the charge pump cover plate. It leaks because it was over-torqued and stripped the threads inside the transmission. The connection is good enough to hold the charge plate, but it doesn't...

The recommended medium lift blade (600901) looks to be 0.2 inches thick. I was looking at another brand that should be the same except it has a thickness of 0.25 inches. At that many RPM, I would appreciate a second opinion. The replacement blade is a Fusion priced about the same as the OEM...

I purchased a Fastrak SD and have removed blades for sharpening. After removing the bolts, metal cup washers, and blades, I was surprised to see a paper-thin black plastic washer between the metal cup washer and the underdeck. Two of the three film-like washers were ripped. They don't seem...

I was ready to purchase a new Hustler Fastrak SD when I noticed I could get an Exmark Lazer Z E series for $1000 more than the Hustler. I have 4 acres of mostly pasture (read aggressive invasive weeds). The dealers are both close and have good reputations. I can manage another $1k if there...

I am finding a hard time finding the trim capacity of different mowers. I would like to be able to cut most of the grass under my electric fence offset without using a second piece of equipment. The low electric fence offset wires are ~9" off the ground and 6" off the posts. The goats...

I will soon be replacing an old failing mower with a ztr. My old mower has been a real pain to get access to the deck for cleaning and maintenance of blades and pulleys. I am going to talk to a local distributor about a scag freedom z so I will get an idea of how deck access works for these...

The BS engine manual for a used tiller describes the fuel filter as an optional accessory. It then describes one model of fuel filter for engines with a fuel pump and another model for engines w/o a fuel pump. The recently purchased troy-bilt tiller with the BS engine currently does not have a...

Before I invest in a new mower, I would like to know how to determine if oil starvation due to mowing on a slope will be a problem for a specific engine type. In particular, I would like to know if the oil pump might suck air or if if oil would start to flood on a 20% slope for Kawasaki FR...