I bought a Z445 from a friend at a very low, give-away price. I've had it about 6 weeks, and am impressed at its' cut-ability. Sharp blades and moderate speeds equal a good job. The only problems I have with the machine is that it is not very fuel-efficient, and the two front deck support wheels will occasionally gouge a long chunk of turf during a short turn. Wheels have a rounded cross-section; I suppose this is to attempt to minimize this situation. It would have been great if the deck support wheels could swivel horizontally enough to stay away from any gouging. I have looked at a few other brands, and most have this same fixed support as does the Z445. I've thought about fastening a length of 1" x 1" angle across the foot area area, long enough to support the deck with a pair of threaded rods, but totally without the wheels. Any thoughts on this matter???
