Had a busy day getting the new Zero turn going. First had to replace the bathroom exhaust fan motor. Then the delivery truck arrived and unloaded it...I signed the papers, paid the driver for it, and shot the breeze for a minute or two.
I decided to be prudent and check the fluids...hydraulic fluid was low...checked the manual to make sure I had done it right: briefly idled it, lowered deck, parked it level, etc. but the fluid was just not reaching the minimum mark. Had to go to town anyway...they were real nice and gave me a gallon jug of Super UDT2. The manual says it can take a while for the fluid to flow/seep into all areas, so checking and topping may be expected...added less than a pint and that seemed to do the trick...but I put cardboard under it tonight to check for a leak, just in case.
Didn't have a chance to really run it and mow with it until 5pm. Wow, what a difference from my old mower...so fast and smooth and a very nice cut. The seat is very comfortable. I had to move my tractor right after driving the zero turn. The tractor seat, which used to seem so comfy, felt like a wooden bench in comparison. If this new mower lasts 14 years like my old mower, it will likely outlast my ability to still be out there mowing. But it was so much fun driving it that I may try.
I had decided I wanted to go diesel, and get a 60 inch mower. I shopped around, but really liked what Kubota offered, and bought the ZD 1021. The local dealer had the best deal and "threw in" a lift kit, but they had to order it and bring it out next week to install...should make easier mower maintenance by cranking up the front end.
Really like it so far.
