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    Recommendations/Warnings - Cub Cadet ZTXS5 Series ZT Mowers

    I committed to writing an update once I completed another test mow with the CC Ultima ZTXS6 (60"); that test mow turned out to be the remainder of the yard not covered during the first drive. Total clock time on the mower now exactly 4 hours; 3.2 acres mowed. 70% (prox.) of the yard is flat or...
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    Recommendations/Warnings - Cub Cadet ZTXS5 Series ZT Mowers

    Steering wheel engages synchronized front wheels and rear. Front wheels are not casters; they are steerable. 180-degree turns proven to work. The fronts and rears are truly in sync enabling the 180 turns. Again, takes some getting used to and not as 'intuitive' and easy as it is with lap bars.
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    Recommendations/Warnings - Cub Cadet ZTXS5 Series ZT Mowers

    Bit the bullet, wrote the check, took delivery of the CC ZTXS6 60" this past Monday. Workload is super-busy so I haven't conducted a full-scope test mow, just about 1/2-acre mostly level fenced-in area. More significant workout planned for Saturday (weather permitting). First drive didn't...
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    Recommendations/Warnings - Cub Cadet ZTXS5 Series ZT Mowers

    Greetings: Considering a cash buy of ZTXS5 series (steering wheel) mower. No prior ownership experience of ZT mowers, but have rented Exmarks a few times in the past and probably have 40 hours practical experience with the lap-bar ZT usage. Interested to hear from respondents with experience...
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    Mowing  DR Products - Lawn/Leaf Vacuum - Owner Experiences

    Greetings, fellow MF Forum readers. Looking at good quality lawn/leaf vacuums where I can find local dealer maintenance/support. In our rural part of East TN, choices are limited... local Farmers' Co-op and a Tractor Supply. Fortunately, the folks at Co-op are reliable and know us well, and...
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    3-Point Hitch  GC1705 - Multiple Issues - Hydraulic Concern - Feedback Welcomed

    Good afternoon, fellow Massey Forum Subject Matter Experts: Probably violating forum protocol by not performing extensive keyword searches to look for prior contributors' posts before adding my own new thread, apologies in advance. I did, in fact, search on several key words, but the variation...
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    Oil & Fuel  GC1705 Part Number Question - Hydraulic Fluid Level-Indicator Plug

    Greetings, fellow Forum members: First post, I believe, so I beg your indulgence and hope I don't get too much n00B abuse. Have used the exploded parts diagrams available on the MF/AGCO parts website and, so far, have been unable to locate the part I need. There is a small plug in the rear...
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    Mowing  GC1710 Mid-Mount-Mower Problem - Design of Left Rear Wheel Bracketry

    This is one of those posts that may wind up becoming convoluted. Let's hope I can get through it and still have it make sense. I have an MF GC1710 with the accompanying MMM that I bought new in 2014. I just have one substantive complaint, that is the design and survivability of the left rear...
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