Recent content by Ct66957

I always reduce rpms when engaging the blade. I try to do it as little as possible when mowing, which also means trying to avoid going in reverse. I was looking the S110, currently not even available in stores around here. That was my around my original budget but I've seen posts that being a...

Hope you can fix the belt situation, then drive it at least another hour as soon as you can!

Another testimonial that an old John Deere tractor can be a good buy with years of use to come. That is some serious hours on the one you gave your son.

Ok good to know. I wonder is any brand twin typically better, meaning more durable than a single cylinder engine?

Some impressions I've read are that buying a John Deere tractor with a single cylinder engine may not be much of an advantage over a common brand, like MTD. The twin engines really put the tractors into a significantly higher price category. For some. with a lot of lawn to mow that's likely the...

I did check/adjust the valve clearances, The exhaust valve was somewhat loose. Adjusted it to .005" Spark plug. fuel filter and ignition coil are new. If I fill it with oil to the required level it'll usually smoke, which is why I'm suspecting a head gasket. You got that right! Many here have...

Thanks for the specifics. A lot of research seems necessary these days as to what brand or model has what engine.

You got it! I'm kind of extreme with that policy, vehicles since 2008 have been cash. Used, which is why mine are older. I know it's not wise to buy 'cheap' - costing more in the long run along with downtime, but some of us must set reasonable limits. For some. the lawn tractor is used 9 months...

The description of the John Deere S110 engine at a big box store is 'The 19-HP, single cylinder, John Deere engine...' From what I've seen so far that appears to be a Kohler engine. Maybe that and Kawasaki for the X series? I also found mention of Briggs & Stratton for the S series, Who ever...

Never heard of Lawnflite but great to see such a relic! So it ran for close to 40 years! I can relate to the mouse nest. Looks like a 38" deck which what I'd prefer, but they seem not to be available new.

I forgot about Wheelhorse! Cool you've got a few old tractors. Makes me wonder what happened to both brands you have. Wow, a 26 year old John Deere still in service running great. That is fantastic. Great vacuuming it does too. I guess it can make sense buying more engine than you may need. The...

As a matter of fact a co-worker showed me a picture of his Bad Boy zero turn. He likes it a lot. Have not heard of Ventrac, both are likely out of my budget but you've got me curious. Sorry to hear about the Husqvarna. Speaking of plastic, that was the first impression of my Husqvarna chainsaw...

I forgot about that brand. Checked the Kubota site - they must be good but priced out of reach for me.

I was thinking the same - many are mowing an acre or more, I only have .69 acres with a 2 car garage and a deck between the two. Also an area where a pool used to be with not much grass. I'd think an S series would still rank above other brands. I've also heard Husqvarna actually manufactures...

For me a tractor is fine, zero turn wouldn't be in the budget. Not sure a brand new John Deere X series is either! Nice the Gravely can be had with the Kawasaki engine. Wow - another from the late 90s just recently retired. Yes parts availability and service if needed by the dealers are big...