Thank you for watching.

That is awesome to hear! You really should do a review! Knowing that, gives me even more confidence in my decision to stick with Ferris.

Thanks for mentioning the clutch issue. I checked on mine, 2019 I believe, and the serial is prior to issues, it's been fine so far with less than 300 hours.

I actually do keep a spare on hand just in case. I might try some different brands to see if any of them last longer too.

How hard was it to replace?

It's not terribly hard, but it is time consuming and awkward.

saving the old one in case of a break but will plan ahead to buy since we don't do many hours

Thank you, I believe it's important to keep records on any investment.

@@HandyGuy2016 true indeed.

Where the lever pivots in the middle there is a rivet. I drilled out the rivet (I believe it was a 1/4") and put a bolt, washer, washer, nylon lock nut, in it's place. Tighten it up until you like it.

@@HandyGuy2016 thank you I will give it a try, I have my fair share of throttle control arms.

Handy guy, when you say throttle control arm, do you mean on the top panel where you control the street if and move the throttle lever, or do you mean at the bottom of the throttle cable where it attaches to the engine? My throttle broke twice, 1st time under warranty, now again.. actual throttle cable “z” end disconnected, very weird, aggravating, I don’t like how the cable has to bend. Dealer told me not to lube the cable?? Thanks for any input. Throttle cable system is bad design. Jim.

The pivot point at the throttle control lever.

I got away from doing larger properties, which is what I used them for. They are great depending on your needs.

The Ferris is hard to beat and the front suspension is awesome!

I'm using the oem Ferris belts, but I might try something else next time.

​@@HandyGuy2016 I would like to know what brand you try, I have a z1 and a z3x. It would be nice if the drive belts would last at least as long as an oil change.

When I do, I will let everyone know.

I grease the spindles each month and all the pivot points 2 times a year.

842. Changed belts proactively at around 790.

Sorry to hear that, that sucks.

Actually I think the cut quality is better than the 61"

@@HandyGuy2016so, yes, the 60” is an improvement? Worth it to not get discounted 61” leftover? Upgrading from Z2 to Z3 for more efficiency on larger properties. Hoping it’s worth all the extra money for 2 more mph and 8 more inches. Is the Z3 a better cut than Z2? Thanks for the review!

I'm using the ones Protero provided.

I have and I replaced it with the same size and different brand.

@@HandyGuy2016 hello is there a size printed on battery like a car battery , thks

I use pneumatic tires when I'm running the baggers in the Fall and Winter.

Not yet, but I'm going to.

Yes, the standers are the most comfortable of all the other ones I have had or tried.

@@HandyGuy2016 Some people are thinking that the stand on mowers would be harder on your knees than the sit downs on your back even with a Ferris? What are your thoughts?

Time will tell, but I don't have any issues besides my lower back from an injury. I don't have any pain or fatigue from the stander at the end of the day, but I definitely did when I was using sit ons.

@@HandyGuy2016 Including Ferris sit downs?

Yes

It's JRCO just cut to length to fit the Z3X's

@@HandyGuy2016 awesome I’ll look into it again, thanks man

It's not a quick process, but I have managed it, to within 1/8" square and pitched at 1/4".

@@HandyGuy2016 any tips or tricks you used? Ive tried completely backing off all the adjustment and starting over but for some reason I can’t get my right rear corner to pitch any higher without it also bringing up the left rear corner. My blade nearest the discharge is completely level or even a slight negative pitch

How much is it off?

@@HandyGuy2016 my outside blades at the front tips are within an 1/8th but when measuring the back of the blades the left rear sits high and the right rear sits low, when I try to raise the right rear it also raises the left rear and the right front. It’s almost like I need more room for adjustment. I do have some new front caster tires which will give me an extra inch to play with I think.

Sounds like a twist in the deck.

It's just the lever and pin, very easy, and 1.75-5" is correct.

No but I will do one in the future.

@@HandyGuy2016 That would be lit! At what hours did you change the hydro belt? We do year round maintenance contracts with very little mowing, but I want to replace before there's an issue. Thank you for the hydro service video, too. Got my mower with dark fluid at 220 hrs used from dealer demo model, 61" z3, and I think it wasn't changed... ever. But half-price... So, going to do that now. Cheers.

250 hours

@@HandyGuy2016 Did you get a video made of that change? If not, any tips? I will look now. Thank you!!

Not yet

I don't run them when I have the baggers on (per manufacturer recommendation) I usually put them back on before we start mowing.

That's good, maybe I just keep getting bad ones?

@@HandyGuy2016 check your pulleys... maybe a burr slowly cutting the belt as it rubs it.bon my deck belt the dulley pulley came lose and slapped center spindle deforming the pulley some. that belt eventually cut.... I bent the pulleys tips back out but didn't check for sharp edges and cut another belt after awhile. at 102 for a new pulley I pulled the deck and flap disc ground the inside of that pulley where it was sharp and the new belt doesn't show any damage. also the clutch they came out with a water guard plate on the 2021 models as my clutched smoked itself as well

I have used grasshopper, and I imagine Toro is a huge improvement.

Really liking it so far.

Same as the 61"? How does it do in wet grass

I think it outperforms the 61" and it does good in wet grass.

Stock highlifts

Thanks sir.

I will, but right now I'm using the factory tires.

???

@@HandyGuy2016 Sounds like a comment scam