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

[Old Gweilo]

Hi All

Purchased an Apex 60 in October. I have yet to use it in anger. Its a LOT more machine than I need but was the only one in stock with serviceable trans axles and at least a 10 ga deck.

I live right on the coast so sandy / salty mowing is going to be my problem. I've coated the underside of the deck with Slick Plate hoping that helps. Any advice, specific or general, would be most welcome.

 

[EverettFumbler]

GREETINGS to all Gravely & Ariens mower owners!

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[EverettFumbler]

Hello to all, my first visit. Not very mechanically gifted but have tried to get better my entire life. Spent last 14 yrs with best mower I've ever owned, a Gravely 48" ZT HD. In past have had it serviced at the local shop by the pros with good results and am itchin to do a little myself. Only have 750 hours on her and have changed the oil/filter myself once. Did a capacitor change out twice now. Keep her inside but the dad gum mud dobbers still get under shroud so I clean it out twice a yr. I am told the Texas heat eats up the capacitors, but am getting good at telling when shes only hitting on one. Current challenge is to change out the hydromotor fluid/filters. Cant seem to make any headway on drain plug removal. Tried every hex nut size, what is the secret? My owner's manual offers up a "or" remove the input hose from reservoir but that seems a bit higher up to fully drain the unit. Will it fully drain with removal of filter by itself? I hate the idea of leaving any old stuff, not to mention not being able to see if ay metal flakes reside there too. I could use some friendly sage advice right now on this first day of spring, my favorite time of the year.

 

[EverettFumbler]

I did an into and hit reply but now I'm lost , fumble my way here too!

 

[MParr]

Welcome.
Give us your machine's model number and serial number. Those two things will help out.

 

[EverettFumbler]

I did an into and hit reply but now I'm lost , fumblr

 

[EverettFumbler]

Thanks MPharr, You are my first contact here. I didnt know if to hang on for a response or just return later. Im not real intuitive about navigation so thanks for the reply. Model #991068 Serial 005196. Purchased by me brand new Nov.'2011. I think i read somewhere that it was manufactured =in 2010. I also meant condensers in prior post concerning my personal repair experience.. Happy spring to you. Now do I wait or come back later for next message?

 

[MParr]

Your transaxles are Hydro-Gear ZT2800.

ZT-2800® - Estate-Grade Residential Transaxle - Hydro-Gear

Our most rugged residential transaxle for machines up to 1000 pounds.

www.hydro-gear.com

 

[EverettFumbler]

thanks to whoever made that happen. Thats my sweetheart over in the showoff lane! Lady

 

[EverettFumbler]

Hello everybody, been here a wk already and tardy to the signin at Gravely. Have a ZTHD48 with 756 hrs over 14 yrs purchased new locally. Have already replied. to the Lawn World newbe section but keep getting emails that I need to do so here. Thanks to the members that have helped me so far. This website is a true chest of pearls, learn something with every visit, just find it hard to nav, bear with me, Fumbler