I've a '03 JM354 with no fel and have 980 hrs. do a lot of spraying, plowing,box blading,discing, bush hogging, tilling, planting, and areating, but not in that order. I have two grown daughters that keep it busy also. I just thought about it and I'm still on the original chinese batteries and ignition switch, both were said to be to cheap to work long, but mine are still going. I did replace alternator with a auto wrecking yard delco 10 si alternator $27. I'm going to need a new seat pretty soon though. I credit the not having a fel with not having many break downs, my two cents. bjr