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I've had mine for 5 years. I really like it. The only issue is with the LED headlights. Rarely do they both light up....mostly it's the left side one that doesn't work. If I jiggle the connector or take it off and put it back on, sometimes it works. Anyone else with this issue?
Getting ready to purchase the LR0560 model. Can the rake be spun 180 degrees where the splines are facing backwards or are you stuck with just left and right positions?
I’ve used my 3 point backhoe IAW manufacturer instructions/limits for a year now with no issues. My thoughts are it’s easy to over-stress the tractor if you’re tough on equipment. I know I could go crazy and try use it like a big excavator and do damage but I use common sense and stay within the limits: don’t lift rear of tractor off the ground, be careful when off angle, etc, etc. If you’re careful with your equipment and stay within manufacturer limits then you should be fine. If you’re like some folks I know who enjoy trying to take their equipment beyond its limits, then don’t go 3 point. P.S. I went one level below the recommended for my size tractor for extra safety factor.
Just left my Kubota dealer...think I'm going back next week to buy one of these (or the 54"). Short video but covered a lot of stuff...nice. That said...that was the least "blooperiest" blooper ending I ever did see! Cheers. 👍
Fab deck very heavy. When mowing across slopes, it will drop on one side and cut uneven. Weight also makes it difficult to level the deck. Supposed to have a max cutting height of 4.5". Can barely get 3". Stamped light deck would be better. Also engine smoked bad on startup. I replaced with 20w50. Much better. Transmission great. Steering great. Drinks gas. High lift blades can be too much. Causes a lot of dirt/ dust. Will try mulching blades to see if that helps. Transmission is by far best part of this mower.
I bought mine in Sept 23, I have 14 hours on it. Deck was way out of adjustment. I replaced the nuts on the deck adjustment with regular nuts. The lock nuts were starting to gall the threads. I replaced with two regular nuts. I make the deck adjustments, then tighten the jam nuts. Also the seat I have has a different design. I'm 5' 8", but have legs on the shorter side. I could not really reach the brake pedal very well. I put a piece of an old knee pad wrapped around the left brake pedal with zip ties. This allows me to reach it a little better. Also the seat would not adjust far enough forward FWD, so I ground the two FWD slots to allow the seat to pull FWD more. This allowed me to reach the brake pedal. My seat design, and the adjustment are totally different than the one shown here. I don't have the reserve fuel set up. I installed a fuel shut off with a Briggs and Stratton 1/4 fuel shut off where the fuel hose comes out of the fuel tank. I put brass T before the fuel filter with another shut off. This allows me to drain the fuel from the fuel tank if I let the fuel sit too long. I run stabil in everything with non alcohol fuel. I have never had to rebuild a carb on anything I have owned, 35yrs. I filled about 10 holes on the deck with carriage bolts. I put them into the deck from underneath, with locking nuts on top the deck. I also removed the bolts that hold the belt gaurd cover bolts, ground them down so they don't protrude from the deck so much. Makes grass less likely to catch/clean on deck. The deck clean out works fairly well. I'm going to try to install som flip lever 1/2" bilge plugs to hold the 2 black side panels on at the bottom. The plastic push pin that holds them on is fine. Until you need to remove the panel. Then it is a pain to get the plastic push pin out. I also highlighted with a bright colored paint pen the little slide hooks that engage the black side panels to the black metal panels. They slide down/hook on the back of the black metal panels. But they are very hard to see. After painting the slide guides/holes, they are much easier to hook in/slide down. Other than that. I'm pretty new to the mower. I'm going to change out the trans fluid at 50 hours. That should be a fun job. This mower is my retirement gift to myself. I have maybe an acre + to mow, but very challenging terrain. Good luck all.
Great Video.... I recently purchased a new 2023 Husqvarna TS354XD to replace my 20 year old Kubota T1460 that had a 12.5HP Kawasaki engine and a 40" deck. The Husqvarna's 54" deck is overkill for my yard but it makes quick-work of cutting our lawn. My Husqvarna TS354XD does NOT have the reserve tank valve. I questioned Husqvarna in an online chat and they did not provide a answer as to why not. My guess is they eliminated it to save production cost. I also noticed my deck does not have Zerk fittings on the spindles. The holes are there but the nipples are missing, so I will install those. And there was one mismatched bolt on the frame. I contacted Husqvarna and they mailed two bolts to me. When it arrived the front wheels were toed in and the deck was badly out of adjustment. The seat switch is way too sensitive for thin or lightweight drivers. Move slightly off center and the engine cuts-off. The big tires have plenty of grip and dig in where my little Kubota used to spin the wheels. It has a differential lock but so far I have not had to engage it. The deck does a great job BUT it is HUGE. I swapped out the side discharge chute and high-lift blades for a mulch kit which makes the overall width 6 inches narrower. I've only put 4 hours on the clock so I'm still watching for potential issues or adjustments. Once I find and install a suitable hitch I'll be using the new Husqvarna more often. The Kawasaki engine is plenty powerful and they are known for their dependability. Kawasaki was the big draw for me over other garden tractors that use a Briggs or a Kohler engine.
As far as operating they’re ok. They crack the frames if they do a lot of traveling from the bouncing. Seen a lot of broken hearts from home owners over the years after adding 3pt backhoe
I have a 60" snow trip blade on my L3902 with the hydraulic blade. When I turn it right or left, it doesn't seem level. When I turn to push right it seems like the left side is 2-3 inches higher. Same going the other way. I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I am going check on the bolts to make it trip as you suggest but any other advise would be greatly appreciated.
I am going to play with it tomorrow to see what the problem is. This is our first time use of it so it will be a bit of a learning curve. My wife was running it yesterday and it was 7° so she had a tough time with it. Hopefully things will go smoother tomorrow. @@Thecluelessdad
Hi, I just got an STB1060, is what u said about the bolts applicable only on 05 series or 10 series as well, do u have any videos showing switching those bolts, because I didn’t see how in anyway I can move those bolts to the second wholes.
@@wallyborni4411 Video is coming out at 6pm this evening, it is also in your owners manual. Sorry for the delay but I have a family and RU-vid is not my full time job .
@@Thecluelessdad my apologies, I totally understand, sorry I was pushing for that, I totally didn’t mean it, my bad. I’m so thankful you found time to share that with us, big appreciation man. I bought the STB1060 finally “Used” this is why I didn’t have a manual but I’ll download one. Thanks again
I would do a STB0560 that would be a 5 foot blade . That tractor loader bucket is a 48'' so a little bigger to cover tires when you angle the blade for snow removal . The 72'' is a little big that would be best on a B series tractor. Thank you for Watching !
I've had mine for almost a year (15 Hrs.) & when I saw the valve under the seat on the fuel tank I had to go out to the shed & look to see if I missed mine, ..... Nope I don't have one, but the tank has the indentation for one if I wanted to put one on, that I will not likely do, but maybe. :) I also don't have the extra locking rear end like you. But I really like mine they are made like the older Craftsman were made before they started to make them with MDF or what ever you call them. Mine is also the 54" looks almost just like yours. And I don't use the water underneath, I even took off the water connector, & I lift mine up & paint & / or spray oil it after I clean it, not every time but once in a wile, & I don't cut when the grass is wet, well I try not to. I did take off the shoot guard, cover because it was just so long out there, I want to some how cover the cutting blade a little, but I do cut in some tight places & need to go through some gates opening on my land. I just have to be more careful when dogs or anyone comes around, & never reach down to pick up anything on the right side.
What mower is this we have an ex mark and we replaced the wheels and they are not staying on. I am wondering if it was that could be the hreason they were too low
Kawasaki engine plus a k66 locking differential transmission plus fabricated deck. Damn good combination. The equivalent John Deere is probably in the upper x300 or lower x500 series. Cub Cadet's highest end XT2 is close but it has a kohler.
Nice presentation. I just bought a TS354XD, but have not received it yet. It is replacing an older cub cadet (same price- GT2000. Earlier GT caught fire as I was raking leaves. (destroyed) I really wanted power steering as I am 71. Like the locking differential as I have a bunch of exposed roots that I occasionally slip on. Hoping I like the 54" deck and hope it fits in my stone home built tractor shed w/ enclosed lean-to for my kubota. I sold my Kubota's mower deck as it doesn't have power steering. My old CC deck is 42-44". Have aprx 2 acres to mow, but a lot of trees & hilly ground (live in rural mountains) so didn't want a tippy zero turn mower. (yet) I do use a snow plow on an old dedicated 4wd xterra, (drive a 4wd '23 toyota tacoma) troy built snow blower (with tracks - which I really like) for dog trails and back-up. Got rid of my unused 2x cub snow thrower. I also have a 20 year old diesel kubota loader B series which works well for spreading stone / rocks/ back-up snow removal and moving heavier items with bucket clamp on forks. This was hard starting until I replaced the glow plugs (which everyone said not-to-bother with) Mixed reviews on the Husqvarna, so I hope I like mine, I will keep the cub in reserve.
I have one of these and after a few years I noticed the engine move upon inspection 3 of the 4 engine screws had fallen out. They are fitted from the bottom so they just disappeared without noticing until it was too late.
