Gravely/Ariens Owner Check-In --- Read This First!

[GaHotBoi]

Hello All from Augusta, GA,

Just upgraded from a Poulan Pro to a new Ikon XD 52 with Kawasaki zero turn..my first zero turn. I'm going through most of these posts to check what all i can do to keep my mower in shape. Look forward to hearing advice from you all, thanks in advance.

 

[MParr]

Hello All from Augusta, GA,

Just upgraded from a Poulan Pro to a new Ikon XD 52 with Kawasaki zero turn..my first zero turn. I'm going through most of these posts to check what all i can do to keep my mower in shape. Look forward to hearing advice from you all, thanks in advance.

Read your operators manual.
Follow the maintenance schedule outlined in your operators manual.
Before each operation, check your oil and top up if needed.
Use a leaf blower to get the debris off of your mower before putting it away. Pay extra attention to the engine area.
Air up your tires to the proper pressure then, level and pitch the deck as outlined in your manual. It will probably be out of specifications.
Keep your blades sharp. Use Ariens/Gravely OEM blades or direct replacements made by Stens, Rotary, or Oregon. I’ve found that Gator type blades aren’t all that great. They are okay for fall cleanup.
Inspect your belts periodically. Replace if there are any cracks or chunks missing. I keep a spare on hand.
I might have missed something.

 

[GaHotBoi]

Read your operators manual.
Follow the maintenance schedule outlined in your operators manual.
Before each operation, check your oil and top up if needed.
Use a leaf blower to get the debris off of your mower before putting it away. Pay extra attention to the engine area.
Air up your tires to the proper pressure then, level and pitch the deck as outlined in your manual. It will probably be out of specifications.
Keep your blades sharp. Use Ariens/Gravely OEM blades or direct replacements made by Stens, Rotary, or Oregon. I’ve found that Gator type blades aren’t all that great. They are okay for fall cleanup.
Inspect your belts periodically. Replace if there are any cracks or chunks missing. I keep a spare on hand.
I might have missed something.

Thanks for the feed back, will do!

 

[jasilby]

Hello, new to this forum, but have already found some great posts. I have a Gravely ZT HD 52 & it’s been work horse.

 

[nicko99]

Hello from Cypress TX.. Just registered to this forum.
Already browsing some good posts relating to my sputtering/dying ZT HD 60.

-Nick

 

[MParr]

Hello from Cypress TX.. Just registered to this forum.
Already browsing some good posts relating to my sputtering/dying ZT HD 60.

-Nick

Tell us how old your mower is.

 

[TMarl]

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TMarl,
We own a Gravely 260 Z Commercial Zero Turn

 

[Ida-Boy]

A bit premature maybe but I am going to look at a ZT HD 52" ttoday. I will be mowing 1.77 acres and a 500' plus driveway edge. Coming from a Grasshopper of 20 year plus service I ask will I be happy with this new machine? Haven't seen much on how to improve the ride.

 

[bullet bob]

Going up against a grasshopper might be pretty tough. My neighbor traded in his belly-mount 'hopper for a beautiful Ferris 2100 several years ago....still regrets it

 

[Ida-Boy]

I purchased the 725 new and used it for both grass and snow. When I sold the home it had less than 500 hours on it after 20 years of service. Storage was a big issue and where we were going was also unknown so the buyerended up getting a great deal. So now I !m given the task to find a zt that won't beat up my old bones.