To be honest, my cousin is a Husqvarna dealer. He wanted near $5K for a Z254 F. I went on the 'net and got it for $3100. Needless to say, he didn't want to service it. So I have learned much about this model and all your gripes are fixable. After shipping all the way from Ohio, I had to do minor adjustments, but after 3 yrs., I couldn't ask for a better performing tractor. Sorry you were dissatisfied!
I bought a used Husqvarna z5424 with 181 hours for $1200.00. Mine still works perfectly. Lowes has teenagers put them together so I feel those problems are on Lowes.
Hate that you got a bad mower. ive had mine over 2 years, no issue at all. I always buy from a actual dealer because places like Lowes or Home depot have to assemble a lot of it in store and those guys are not certified in that field. Never buy something like that from them. Use a authorized dealer next time. Those mowers are very dependable. One of the best out there
@@supermanclarkkentsr4667 I bought this kind of mower from a guy like this one. Deck belt broke on it at 60hrs, he didn’t want to deal with it. I paid $1200 for basically new mower. Put it new belt, tighten the pulley and mower runs like a champ. Guys like him ( pencil pushers) give a bad name for a great equipment
Just bought one of these today 5/2/24. Pick it up tomorrow. Needless to say, I’ve watched countless videos to to try and learn and familiarize myself with the machine. Out of all the videos I’ve seen. Only a few were bad reviews and all 3 were bought at Lowe’s. Not a dealer. I bought mine from a local mom and pop dealer. They can’t afford to sell crap like Lowe’s and Home Depot does.
I bought mine through a dealer, and they are doing what's right and making the corrections. Part of the problem was a broken tracking bolt (cross-threaded and tracking could not be adjusted - same as this guy) I'm having battery drain issues as well, have to jump start it after it sitting two days or more. Tires are like little round spiked diamonds and cut mud holes all over the yard. Many reviews said this is a fast mower...I think they've never been on a commercial one. My other mower is a Hustler Super Z and will cut at about 15 mph. This Husky barely moves at walking speed w/o the deck running. Not too happy for having spent over $3000!!
All warrantees for the zero turn mower‘s are always from the factory, where you have to take it to an authorized service center. I think that you must have misunderstood the worry free mowing, I don’t believe it was three years returnable at Lowe’s. Most, if not all of the big box stores give a 30 day satisfaction guarantee, then after that the warranty must be provided through the manufacturer. It sounds to me like you squeezed them by the balls so tight that they had no choice but to take the loss and give you another mower.
Sorry no disrespect. But your faulting the machine . When in facts it was the person that put the machine together I bought mine used with simple over time use. Issues made repairs no parts needed the thing is a beast
Sorry , I thought I had responded to you they did replace the machine this one has twice the power and no issues the first machine did in fact have a bad short somewhere in the harness along with multiple other issues but it almost a month and a half to get the new one
My Husqvarna is very nice. You evidently got a bad mower or bad delivery guys. I picked mine up myself. Tightened bolts etc. as I didn't trust anyone else no matter how good they are. Too bad as Husky is good. You were burnt, but don't give up on Husqvarna completely.
I got that same mower 1 month ago. Mowed 2 acres twice. Not one single problem. Got it from Lowe’s. I understood the 30 day bit so I gave it a thorough workout. The only thing I can’t figure out is how to register it with Husqvarna.
My 254F is coming up on three years. I did just have a problem with the pulley and because I had bumper to bumper warranty from Husqvarna, my local dealer took care of it, for free. Even though I bought it at Lowe's Husqvarna stood by the warranty. No concerns here, I like it better than my old john deere
I’ve had mine (same model) for going on 4 years and never had a problem. I hate that you’ve had a bad experience but I think the Lowe’s you bought it from could be the blame here. I’m sure they put it together at the store. Once again mine has performed extremely well.
for the type of grass you have I don't think a 3100 tractor is for that especially if you want to cut that grass at 10 mph, you need to spend more than 3100 for a tractor, you have the basic model what can you expect,
bought one 2 days ago, from Lowes cut about 2 acres of 2 foot tall grass and weeds, it does great. I am impressed. I have the 54 inch deck, have 5 acres to cut. the key was left on with it sitting in front of store and the battery was dead but I charged it back up quick. The drive belt was off a pulley but I figured that out quick and got it going.
I keep looking at other mowers, but my Exmark with a Kawasaki is a 2003 model and you cannot kill it. One fuel pump, two PTO switches, one set of deck bearings, and a battery about every 3-4 years. It’s old, it’s ugly, and the best mower I’ve ever owned!
Holy crap! I just bought one today to replace a Cub Cadet. The Kohler engine had a totally under-sized air filter. Dirt and debris would simply go around a brand-new filter. Hopefully these issues have been resolved by now.
I had the SAME experience only WORSE! I bought the 54" nightmare. They sold me a 3 year warranty without telling me Husqvarna already covered it...belts are NOT covered nor do they puck it up...3 belts at $75 PER BELT and 2 weeks later I was losing it. Lowes couldn't care less. I finally I contacted upper management at Husqvarna and they contacted the shop and had it picked up. Turns out the spindle was bad... hasn't thrown a belt since. Everything else has broken... The shop said they thought someone had damaged it, returned it to Lowes and they sold it to me as a new mower. The worst mower I've ever used. 8 years now and not one summer where my lawn was mowed all season. One month in the shop everytime. Right now I'm going out to work on it so I can mow my lawn. It's been broken for about 3 weeks...the deck rotted out. Never again.
I totally agree with Mr. Vince's Channel.....I'm sure you were trying to save a buck by going to Lowe's.....(Go to a Dealer, Brother)....You can get face to face with the person who took your money .....That technique has always worked for me.
I live in San Antonio and had a bad experience with Lowes delivery of a Husqarvana. They didnt deliver! And no one gets back to you! You have to go in person and then the managers are some clueless young punks that do not know jack about country grass and importance of mowing. And they cant get in touch with their own delivery company while I was there in person they couldnt get a hold of them. I canceled there and got my money back.
I bought one from Murdochs because they have their own repair center. The local store upon assembley didn't set the steering or tracking properly so it veered to the right and the handles were mialigned so I did it. I better check the whole thing out just to see if the belt is wonky. 🙃
I bought mine at Sears and it has been horrible and I can't state that enough. I have a 54 inch with a Kohler Mower. The cut is horrible and it has electrical problems.
Thank you. Since the video lowes has done the right thing and gave us a new one and this one has lots of power no electrical issues or any issues as of yet
If a dealer turns down warranty work, because a customer bought from somewhere else, they are a moron and not someone I would do business with. Secondly, 10 percent off a 5k mower is $500. Not chump change where I come from. My advice is buy from where you get the lowest price for the same mower as long as there are good dealers locally. If you need warranty or non warranty work and they are a good dealer, they'll take care if you. FYI. I was a manager in a new car dealership for 25 years and we could of cared less where you purchased your car in the service department. In fact we probably treated you as if you bought it from us so we could get the NEXT sale and the service dollars. Service department account for more than half the dealership profit in most cases.
The advantage of buying from the box stores is that if you don't like it the first 30 days, you take it back and get your money back. Dealers tell you that "it's yours now" as soon as you accept delivery.
I have the exact same mower. You just take the cover off to tighten the bolts for the steering. When starting you put throttle half way and if it a cold start pull the choke out a little. Sometimes you may have to use the choke. Hope you have luck with it.
You always have to use the choke. You pull the choke the fist time hit the key once push choke back down it cranks right up ever time unless you need service .. facts
@@supermanclarkkentsr4667 You only have to use the choke if the engine is too cold to start without it, and a hot summer day suffices to be warm enough even if not started for weeks .. Actual Facts.
Buying a mower from Lowes or home Depot is just silly and not a very wise choice but it's not Husqvarna's fault that Lowes didn't do a presale inspection. Got ya
You got a bad one, the mut of the litter! I have the exact mower, from Lowes. I have that 3 year warranty PLUS i paid EXTRA for the other warranty. Mine works like a freaking Geni ! I have been there concerning a new mower but it was garage.i am sorry that happened to you. Good luck!
UPDATE : they gave us a new mower and knock on wood we have had no problems and this one has way more power too she really enjoys mowing the grass with it
@@mccannenator11 I'm still enjoying mine from a little less then a month ago! I hate the season is about over but I can see mowing no matter what! LOL 😆 But again, I am happy for you
I hav3 the exact same one and have had tracking issues from day 1... called Lowe’s and they were no help. Took it to another place to get it checked and adjusted and it barely made a difference... I love Husqvarna, but this was a huge disappointment.
Lowe’s/Home Depot do NOT handle warranty work, they simply sell the products. Dealers deal with warranty issues. Your issue could have easily been fixed if you called the local dealer and they would have fixed the issue under the warranty. Like the previous comments said buy from a dealer. Other then Lowe’s 30 day return policy once they dropped the mower off anything that goes wrong with it should be handled through a licensed Husqvarna dealer.
This is not true...they sold me a 3 year warranty that turned out to run concurrent with the dealer. They do not pick up. Lowes is 24 miles into town...the dealer is ¼ mile away. Still belts are not covered so you pay for the service AND the belt. I was out nearly $300 in less than 2 weeks. Only after I gave Husqvarna the name of my lawyer did they finslly come get it and fix it...bad spindle? WTF...brand new mower? Brand new USED mower. Still...never got a dime back on all the belts I had to buy. It's in the yard now...broken down.
Wich residential zero turn to buy then for around 3.5$? I have 2 acress But after all these comments ok you tube, it seems that its not worthy to buy zero turn under 10k Thank you for help!
🤣I am buying one. Buying from a dealer. Sometimes you get a lemon. I've done more research on ZTR's to know that this is likley the best bang for the buck. Especially with the larger Kohler. The Kawsaki makes it under-powered in tall grass. In florida, you can watch it grow in the summer, especially after a heavy daily down-pour. 3 year warranty and then add extended through the dealer. Done deal.
Oh wow I think you're mower is a bad one, I got mine from a Husqvarna dealer and I have no problems besides the blades that come on it sucks. I just replaced them and it's all good.
I have the same one. It's garbage. Definitely does not last long not durable and so many problems with the transmission belt. Weak uphill and motor bogs down on taller grass
Nother complaining person I have the same mower and no problem just like buying anything and you let a woman drive a mower mistake number one weman and lawnmowers don't mix everything you said was homeowners error not the mower it does not matter what name is on it treat it bad you get bad 🤷🏿♂️makes sense to me
May I recommend anything but a Husqvarna. Also Lowes is disappointing on a good day and utterly worthless the rest of the year. When you do buy a mower buy it from a dealer that has a repair/service shop built in . Gravely is a good brand. Toro Cub cadet Skag Exmark All are good mowers. Husqvarna in there effort to make everything make nothing worth having. Last thing avoid Kohler engines worthless. Stick to kawasaki yamah Briggs& Stratton good luck to you get your money back you don't deserve this.
