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I ended up taking it back to the dealer, who will most definitely repair it. What they do with the mower after that really isn't my problem anymore.

Perfect to me is simply tracking straight when the levers are pushed forward to the stops or pulled backwards to the stops. I probably wouldn't have even noticed that it didn't track straight in reverse if it wasn't for the fact that the right side was so much weaker than the left side. It was...

Thank you both for your responses. I actually got a call from the dealership last night and they said that Ariens sent them two new linkages to replace the ones that were installed on the machine from the factory. These would be the mechanical linkages between the drive control levers and the...

Hello all. I took ownership of a brand new Ariens Apex 48" mower two weeks ago. Model number 991296. It is equipped with HydoGear ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transmissions. I noticed while using it for the first time that it was not tracking straight in reverse. Forward travel, although not as fast...

Nevermind. I went with a machine that has Hydro-Gear transaxles. Couldn't get over the absence of an external filter on the Tuff Torqs.

Anybody have any experiences, either positive or negative, with the Tuff Torq TZT7 transaxles?

Found a brand new HRX217VYA still in the box and unaffected by the recall. Picking it up this weekend. Doesn't get any better than that!

I am quite certain that it would be an easy fix, but it should not have had to be done. At this point I am just going to continue on mowing with my HRS and old Craftsman rider. I am really hoping to move in the next year or so. At that point I will either being downsizing my yard and will...

Thank you for all of the feedback. I ended up returning the mower. It is the end of the season here in SE Michigan and I was really hoping to use this mower for my final fall cleanup but due to timing I ended up having to do without. While they did offer to come pick the mower up, as they...

I am just waiting for a call from them at the moment. Due to having my car in the shop for service I won't be able to get the mower to the dealer until later this week. While I may be experiencing a bit of buyers remorse, I do know what's at stake; not being able buy a new Honda mower come...

This is how I am leaning. I forgot to mention in my initial post that when the guy delivered it to me I noticed that there was some fuel on the deck on the side that the carb sits on. This was why the technician suggested to check the spark plug thinking that maybe it was flooded. I almost...

Sorry, this is a long one…. I have been a loyal fan and owner of Honda lawnmowers, having had at least one Honda walk behind mower while also buying, using and selling every kind of riding mower and zero turn you can think of. Earlier this year I purchased an HRX217K4VKA from a recent divorcee...

I tried this site as well and my engine spec code (MY4) is not listed on it either.

Hello all. I am looking to repower my Honda HRS216 Self Propelled mower next spring. An opportunity came up to get a more powerful engine now, so time is of the essence. The issue is that I cannot get to the machine at the moment to measure the shaft dimensions to ensure compatibility. Is...

I was at the Honda dealer last week getting my Rancher serviced and got into conversation with the dealership owner about Honda Mowers and he showed me a bulletin that was just released the day prior stating that in addition to Honda shifting focus of ATV production to UTV production over the...

Good news to report... I picked up my mower yesterday and was able to cut my entire lawn without a single fuse blowing. While there is still some "mystery" as to how and why I was experiencing this failure, it was still nice of Exmark to go out on a limb and replace the most expensive part in...

I called up to the dealer today and the Service Advisor said that he reached out to Exmark Corporate this morning because they were still scratching their heads as to what was going on with my machine. Exmark's Technical Support Team advised that they replace the electric PTO clutch. The Service...

Well, I got a call from the Dealership this morning and expected them to have an answer as to what was causing my Exmark to keep blowing the main fuse. Instead, I got "tell me what I gotta do to get this to blow a fuse." The Service Advisor sounded very frustrated, as I could tell from the...

Well, I dropped the Radius off at the dealership this morning to have them fix whatever is wrong with it. I ended up going through another 4 fuses before I was able to get it loaded onto my trailer. Here is what happened today: The first replacement fuse that I installed last night was able...

I only ended up cutting by back yard this evening when all of this happened but tomorrow before I get out to do the front yard, I will check everything over. I guess that I never really thought of a fuse being bad as I have only ever experienced them going after significant use. I do know that...

Hello all. Just took out my brand new Radius X 52" for the first time and 15 minutes into mowing it DIED. I removed the harness from the cover just under the battery and found the 15 amp fuse blown. There was no moisture or corrosion present, as there shouldn't be since it is brand new and...

Well, I got the stuff to do the Hydro Fluid and Filter change and what a pain in the behind!! I ended up jacking up the front end and setting the wheels on cinder blocks and then jacking up the back and resting the frame on jack stands with further support via ratchet straps connected to a...

After my last post I went online and ordered some replacement parts including: Hydro Gear Transmission Filter 5 Quarts of Vanguard 15w-50 Synthetic Oil (most appropriate fluid based on grade, API Spec, zinc additives and cost) Fuel Pump, breather hoses and breather separator Fuel line and...

Bert, As always, thanks for your advise. Unfortunately I didn't end up buying the 3206. I was working with limited funds and with the required maintenance needed, I just couldn't swing it. I did end up finding a different mower this week. I went to go look at it earlier today and ended up...

So, I ended up purchasing a 1998 Craftsman GT (no numbers after the GT). The model number of the machine is 917.273221 . A couple of things to note about this specific machine. It shows 1145 hours on the meter, but the engine is not the original. The GT came with a Kohler CV24 but at some...

I did some shopping around and the materials to do the rear diff and filter change will cost nearly $200. Throw in an engine tuneup (which I would have to do) and I am spending $250 after just buying it. At that point I am going to have to talk him down a bit if I am going to buy it. I have...

Bert, Would this be something like an old wheel horse or a John Deere 110? There is a guy in town who has a Craftsman GT6000 manual transmission with high low and three gears, but I believe that one you would not only have the belt to contend with but maybe a clutch disc. These are supposed to...

Paying someone to inspect it is not an option as I am already having to drive out nearly 2 hours to look at it myself. I will be sure to bring a flashlight and some basic tools to try and get a good look at things inside and out. The gentlemen selling the 3206 used to work in implement sales...

Bert, I appreciate the feedback. My Grandfather was a Quality Engineer by trade and he was always fond of the Kohler Command Engines. In fact, his last 3 mowers all had a Command in them. It's too bad that he never caught onto the (Daihatsu) Vanguards; I mean he was a Toyota guy! Anyway, I...

Hello. Local gentlemen is selling an early 2000's Cub Cadet 3206 for $1200. The machine has 750 or so hours and he states that it starts right up and runs well. It comes with the 54" mowing deck. This machine has a 20hp Kohler Command Engine, shaft-driven hydrostatic (with larger pump and cast...

Sold!

You will be hard pressed to find anyone other than a small engine mechanic who actually does this on their own machine(s), actually do this. Carbon deposits will occur naturally but considering that there are so many other issues that can/will arise from things like cold starts, dirty oil, poor...

Did you check your hydrostatic bypass lever? What you are explaining could only be that or possibly something with the linkage between the drive pedals and the transmission. With it off you could lay underneath and use your hand to move the drive pedals to see if the linkages are still connected...

I am looking for a Craftsman Garden Tractor with a Hydrostatic Transmission. Any suggestion on which model I should be looking for? I hope to use it for towing miscellaneous yard tools and possibly some cutting along a newly made path in my woods. Any other feedback on these machines would be...

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Mower is in excellent cosmetic condition. Only has 56.2 hours of run time. Still under warranty until May 2025 or 300 hours; whichever comes first. Mower has John Deere Battery Maintainer installed and was plugged in all winter. 7 Bushel Material Collection System with PowerFlow unit is also...

Just checking to see how you liked the Radius X? Did it meet your expectations last summer?

Hello all. Just wanted to give a 50 hour update on the John Deere. All is well with the X380 and I continue to be more than satisfied with the way that the machine cuts and runs on a daily basis. The deck is capable of removing long, thick grass without leaving anything uncut. The RPM gauge...

Greetings. Great Machine. Had one for a year or so and my only gripe was that the engine/exhaust was LOUD! This was compared to my prior Lazer Z which was quiet enough to use without hearing protection. My recommendation is to get a good set of ear muffs or ear plugs. Otherwise, they drive/ride...

Last fall I went to my local Stihl dealer with intentions on purchasing an FS94R string trimmer. What I liked about this specific model was the presence of a dial used to control the throttle. I had found that in all of my years of using different string trimmers that learning to "feather" the...

So far I am much happier with the look of the lawn after passing over it with the factory high lift blades but now I am noticing that at more than a handful of passes there is a noticeable “edge” where the two passes meet. The deck has been leveled to within a mm using a precision cut block that...

I know it's an old thread, but I thought that I would share my recent experience too. This past weekend I took my HRS up to the cottage do do the first mow of the year. The soil is very sandy in the front with a quarter in layer of pine needles on top. Some areas I talked, but others I just...

I think that the X300 series is a perfect mower for anyone on an acre or less and within that lineup you have choices of deck size, manual or power steering and a couple of different transmissions. I was set on the X390 originally thinking that the serviceable transmission was a must have, but...

Thank you for the reply. I never cut when the grass is even close to being moist. I have the benefit of being able to cut pretty much any day of the week so I wait for things to dry out. I will admit that at times I am cutting off more than 1/3 of what's there but typically I just slow down a...

Yes, that is what came with the mower and what I just put back on after removing the mulch kit. The standard blade is part number M145476 (pictured below). The blades work well but I want MORE!! Lol.

I went ahead and took the factory blade out and it very well could be 1.370". The blade does not have what I would call a "normal" sail. I am used to Exmark blades that are somewhat flat at the sharpened edge and then the sail starts to rake upward. The JD blade really doesn't have a flat...

So, I have some good news. I decided to pull the mulch kit off of the deck and just use as set up from the factory with the high lift blades and have seen a noticeable improvement in the cut quality. It is by no means as good as either of my Exmarks, but there is a night and day difference...

I will have to measure when I get home. I cannot imagine that the sail would be that high as anything over 1.25" is considered an "extreme lift" blade. I have no doubt that I can get this thing dialed in with the right blade and deck alignment but this all goes back to my review that it just...

I am looking for anyone who has a mower equipped with the 48" AccelDeep deck and is using aftermarket blades. I am not exactly thrilled with the mulching kit on my deck now and am looking for alternatives to the OEM blades. I am going to try the factory high lift blades that came on it but was...

Just thought I would get on here and give you all an update on the X380. I have about 15 hours on the meter now. So far I have dethatched, swept and rolled my yard. I have also hauled around a couple of trees that were cut into pieces and moved 8 yards of dirt and a couple of thousand pounds...