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Today was a great day! I not only got my super finished. I actually mowed the grass with her. This was the 1st time I've run her since late winter. I had forgotten what a wonderful tractor these things are. Effortless power. And I was reminded how much I love my "Rat Fink" hydro lever.

The steering upgrades were worth every penny spent! She used to wander all over and I had figured it was the ram steering. NOPE between the v61 rib tires and the hiem ends, new spindle bushings, and wheel bearings this thing now tracks like it's on rails. Whether in the yard or FLYING down our road.

1st impression of the new Tru-Power AG tires was equally good. I tried to spin them on dewy grass and couldn't. Not even backing up the steep backyard. Same with the V-61s I couldn't make them push sideways in wet grass on the hill. Far superior to the old turfs.

I took the pics in the high grass that was way overdue for a mowing and then mowed. No problem at all. I only have about 1/2 a season on the deck since it was completely refurbished last year with new Belts, bearings and seals, gator blades, and sandblasted and painted all over with EZ-Slide graphite paint. I did remove the metal chute deflector and it left a much better appearance to the yard. Before anyone screams foul let me note that my entire property is surrounded by at least 3 rows of mature evergreeans and that there are no children here any more and the neighbors houses are min of 3 acres away. Not much to hit or damage if something goes flying.

Just the Tractor.


















With the deck and 50lb wheel weights installed.






Apologies to anyone viewing with dial up.

Enjoy I sure am!