My temp gauge normally runs about mid scale. Last week it started moving up to about 2/3 towards hot, but it'll stay there for a while then drop back to normal. It'll repeat this during a 2 hour mowing. I've changed the coolant every year, new radiator cap last year. Mower is 14 yrs old with...
Case in point; 5yr old zero turn ZD326(26hp diesel). I'm having cold starting issues. Starter bendix will click but starter will not engage unless I try starting multiple times. I've tried two batteries. My fixed load battery tester(130A) shows "good" with a 15sec test load. Clean connections...
Has anyone explored options for more rear tire traction? Turf-savers are ok, but sometimes sure lack decent traction. I suppose the heavy weight of the machine doesn't help either. I remember seeing a shallow cup design some years ago on the Grasshopper machines that may afford more traction...
What are typical figures(hours) for example the 26hp 3cyl in the ZTR mowers? Assuming one stays on top of PM's. I've got 510hrs on mine(2008) probably just broke-in good.