Thank you! I get a lot of help from people on KZfaq, so I try to give some back where I can.

Thank you! And yes, you are exactly right about needing a long funnel for the transmission fluid. I changed that at around 50 hours like it has on the service interval chart. I just didn't have time to film that one.

Yes, I keep a stash of parts. Like you say, you never know when you might need something.

Thanks for the compliment!

Thanks for the comment! I believe I found that later and greased it up, but now I am wondering. Will have to double-check!

I had to jack up the front of the machine with a floor jack to get to it, but then again, I have a big grease gun!

I think you just did. :-) Hopefully people keep track of the orientation and install it in the same direction. They are fairly distinct in their shape. That said, I'll see if I can add a quick overly to point this out. Thanks for contributing!

The EFI is great. Starts up immediately, every time, cold weather or hot. So far, I have had 0 issues with the machine. I've had to replace the snow blower belt once, but that is an expected wear item. I would totally buy it again.

I have a first year 2015 X590. It was a hybrid year. All the parts of the X540 but with the EFI engine. Mine has been perfect. I would buy another without question. I have a 30" mechanical tiller and the 47" snowblower. This is a great machine.

I actually just came in from mowing with it. Still starts instantly and I have had no issues at all. Very happy with it.It is a great year round machine for mowing and snow removal.

Thanks again!

Thanks! Have fun with your tractor!

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I've never tried 4 wheel steering, so I can't comment on that. I can say the x590 turns in tight circles.

I'm fresh off of shopping for a 500 series. Basically, if you don't need four wheel steer than don't get it. It adds complexity to the machine and it makes the machine weigh more. Bear in mind that 4-W-Steer will add some tail swing and you might not like the back end whacking things now and then. The cutting circle of the X590 is about 24".

@@discerningmind I have had a 4 wheel steer X324 for 11 years now and it has been completely trouble free except for the seat vinyl is all cracked. I have a lot of trees and a couple of outbuildings to mow around so I really like the maneuverability of the 4 wheel steer. It does add some mechanical complexity and a bit more weight on the rear axle. I also blow snow with it in the Winter so I regard any added weight on the rear to be a benefit. When the snowblower is mounted we have to add at least two suitcase counterweights anyway. This also increases traction. My next one will likely be the X584 because it has the K72 transaxle with locking differential. A locking diff is really good to have if you blow a lot of snow.

@@dkenmiller9829 Thanks for offering that. At the time I commented I hadn't made my decision what to buy. I ended up deciding on an X590. And that's worked well for my application. My only complaint is small, and sooo first world, that I'm almost ashamed to type it here. I will because it may help someone. While it does have very excellent power steering, there's too many turns lock-to-lock. But I had great luck anyway as it's so powerfully assisted that I can rapidly one-finger turn the steering wheel. I don't know how old you are but I'll risk saying that the X590 steering is as easy as that of a '61 Cadillac. I want to add that it's hard for us guy's when shopping for equipment like this because you can almost never test-drive a garden tractor. So I've always had to put in a lot of study, research, and asking people, to advert my buying a mistake. I've had that experience too. So when that new machine is delivered and it turns out to be great--thank God!

I think I was also replacing the blades at the time and decided to film the other maintenance after I had already done that. In any case, thanks for the compliment!