 SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to Draiman
Re: Got my new Swedish Rider! said by Draiman:Do you happen to know how steep the hills are you have? Any pictures? This might be what I need to get for the 28 degree hill we have.
Steepest hills I travel with it are in the 25 degree (47% slope) range, give or take. Note the instruction manual says not to exceed 10 degrees, and typical garden tractor says not to exceed 15 degrees. It's more of a legal liability thing than anything else. As long as you take your time and climb straight up and go straight down, you should be fine. But always use caution and common sense.
I would call a couple of Husqvarna dealers in your area and take an AWD rider for a test run. It is impressive and might be a good solution for you.
»www.husqvarna.com/us/dealers/dealer-locator/
And remember MSRP is just that- a suggested price. Don't be shy about pricing it around to get the best deal available for that model. JD dealers were reluctant to move very far on prices, but I was able to get a decent amount off the MSRP of the Husky Rider. Good luck! |
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said by SwedishRider:I hose the deck down after each use to keep it from rotting out Don't do that. Clean the deck without using water, especially water under pressure. The water will get into the blade bearings and they will eventually seize. Best to use a leaf blower or just brush the deck clean. |
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 PacratOld and CrankyPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-10
Cortland, OH | Another option, if you feel you must spray the deck with water, is to start the mower when you're done cleaning and run the deck for a few moments to spin any water out of the bearings.
My Cub Cadet actually has a couple of water ports integral to the deck and a hose adapter for washing the deck while it's spinning. The dealer advised me, when I took delivery, not to utilize them... as he has seen too many bearing failures caused by such a practice. Just sayin', mind you.
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Keep your eye on the ball, your shoulder to the wheel, your nose to the grindstone, and your ear to the ground. Now, try to work in that position!!! |
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 DaarkenRara AvisesPremium
join:2005-01-12
Southwest LA
kudos:3 | reply to SwedishRider
That is a awesome looking freak of a machine.
I hope it lasts a long time and keeps you as happy as you are now with it.
The only thing about those things that come to mind, is the accessories.
If you can afford them, get them while they are still available.
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Getting it Done. |
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 MsradellP.E.Premium
join:2008-12-25
Louisville, KY
 ·AT&T U-Verse
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Actually it's new but a 2011 model. And that they don't just sell many of them at that price! |
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| said by Msradell:Actually it's new but a 2011 model. And that they don't just sell many of them at that price! List is $17,900.00 on the 2012 Dixie Chopper Xcaliber 4x4. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | said by Critsmcgee:List is $17,900.00 on the 2012 Dixie Chopper Xcaliber 4x4.
That price puts it pretty deep into John Deere CUT country... or a Ventrac system for that matter.
»ventrac.com/ |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to raythompsontn
said by raythompsontn:said by SwedishRider:I hose the deck down after each use to keep it from rotting out Don't do that. Clean the deck without using water, especially water under pressure. The water will get into the blade bearings and they will eventually seize. Best to use a leaf blower or just brush the deck clean. From the R 322T AWD owner's manual:
Cleaning
Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash
off grass cuttings before they dry.
Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent.
Spray on a thin layer.
Rinse at normal water pressure.
Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or
bearings.
Do not rinse hot surfaces such as the engine and exhaust
system.
It is recommended that you start the engine and run the
mower for a short period after cleaning, so that any remaining
water is blown off.
Lubricate the machine if necessary after cleaning. Carry out
extra lubrication when the bearings have been exposed to a
degreaser or a water jet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Avoid using a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
There is a major risk of water penetrating into bearings and
electrical connections. Corrosion attack can result, which
will lead to running problems. Cleaning additives generally
aggravate the damage. |
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You know you are getting old when you are exited about your new lawn mower. |
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 Jack_in_VAPremium
join:2007-11-26
Mathews, VA
kudos:1 | said by battleop:You know you are getting old when you are exited about your new lawn mower.
I think quite a few here were as excited as the OP  It's fun to listen to and watch someone who just dropped a bundle of money on a man toy. |
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 DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC
·Verizon FiOS
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said by battleop:You know you are getting old when you are exited about your new lawn mower.
When you drop that kind of cash on something I think your allowed to get excited about it. I was excited about my $900 wide area mower I got this year. It reduced the time it took to mow the lawn from 3 1/2 hours to 1 1/2 hours. Who wouldn't be excited about that? I won't mention the new mower cuts better, holds more gas, etc. |
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DraimanLet me see those devil horns in the sky
join:2012-06-01
Kill Devil Hills, NC Reviews:
·Verizon FiOS
| Re: Got my new Swedish Rider! said by battleop:Like I said, you know you are getting old when those types of things excite you.
Aside from trolling what does age have to do with it really? Who wouldn't like to cut 30-50% off the amount of time it takes to do a CHORE? Any person regardless of age will agree. |
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MsradellP.E.Premium
join:2008-12-25
Louisville, KY Reviews:
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said by battleop:Like I said, you know you are getting old when those types of things excite you. Obviously spoken by a woman! |
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 ChinaboundPremium
join:2002-12-21
Antioch, IL
kudos:3 | reply to Draiman
Well, I could reduce my time by a factor of ten if I bought a weed-whacker, but I do a better job and enjoy doing that chore with my hands.
I think the OP has every right to be excited - although when I borrowed my neighbor's 220 last summer, I was very disappointed with its fuel consumption. It used almost two gallons more than my JD 54" mower does for the same 3.5 acres that I mow.
But I loved the ride, the seat and the turning. |
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Sigh.... Some people get so bent out of shape over the littlest of things. It's a JOKE.
When I was a kid all of the crotchety old men in our neighborhood did nothing but talk about their riding mowers and yell at the kids to stay off their lawn.
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I do not, have not, and will not work for AT&T/Comcast/Verizon/Charter or similar sized company. |
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 IIIBradIIIComm M-E-L Instr
join:2000-09-28
Greer, SC | Re: Got my new Swedish Rider! said by battleop:I can think of a lot of exciting things but a lawnmower isn't one of them.
Are you done yet? |
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 DennisPremium,Mod
join:2001-01-26
Algonquin, IL
kudos:5 | Yes you are. |
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