If you decide to purchase a bagger on this tractor, don't forgot to install your containment tray underneath your mower deck. It makes a huge difference for building pressure in your shute and will prevent your shute from clogging.
Your probably the first person I've ever heard say to engage the blades at a lower engine rpm... The reality is its a clutch that's getting slammed together when the switch is flipped, and the higher the engine rpm the more that clutch is going to get burned up every use. On my old 60's tractor I actually just idle the tractor and engage the blades then proceed up to full throttle. Its a mechanical clutch on that one and a huge pain in the butt to re-build lol So I do it that way to avoid re-building it as much as possible.
Same here, never knew enough to do this! However, that being said, my 23 year old Simplicity I have always engaged electric PTO @ full throttle without wearing out blade brake! Lucky, I guess! Nevertheless, I am thinking of replacing my Simplicity with a TS 248XD Husqvarna! Thanks 4 the ideo.👍😊
@@davidkirkham6497 Hmm, well if its lasted 23 years.. I guess I wont worry too much about it. I just purchased a TS242XD today actually, much smoother than my 60's garden tractor I hate to admit.
I was considering a mower like this after my old Cub Cadet exhausted my patience, but one thing I noticed, all of these machines are virtually the same, different color and slightly different headlights etc... but same engines, same wheels, same chassis, same seats, etc... etc... So I said the heck with them all, a d went with Massey Ferguson GC1725M. (10 year warranty or 2,000 hours) 😁👍
I was having problems with the mowing deck scalping the lawn so I dropped the deck wheels to the lowest position. I still get uneven cuts especially on small hills or uneven lawn surfaces even with the deck in the highest cut level. Should I downsize from a 48" deck to a 42"?
Another question about these lawn tractors with the “locking differential” is do you find it gouges the lawn when making tight turns? I saw another “tube” where this was happening to his particular TS 254XD.
Turning to tight, to fast, on a damp surface can cause the diff lock to engage and tear turn. So slow down on corners and you should be fine. Remember once it slips it going to grip.
Great info and tips! I just had the TS354XD delivered, which is very similar. Mine came without the reserve fuel value and a seat pan like yours, which are different in my users manual. I assume they stopped installing the reserve fuel feature and just need to update the manual. Thanks for the video.
@@marydoub4801 This is an explanation another user provided: The on/res/off valve is what determines when the engine runs out of fuel. When in the on position a small tube or straw sticks up from the bottom of the fuel tank When the fuel level drops to the top of this tube, the engine runs out of fuel. Then you end up with an inch or two of fuel in the bottom of the tank that won't come out. When you turn the valve to the reserve position it opens an orifice at the very bottom of the tank. This allows the remaining fuel to come out.
I was thinking of upgrading to a zero turn. However, some of my property has 20 degree slopes. Can a zero turn handle that or should I stay with a locking diff Husqvarna tractor?
Thinking about picking one of these up. My property is very hilly and I really like the locking diff. However, can you explain the reverse key position? If the blades are engaged, can I not reverse unless I put the key in that position? If the blades are disengaged, does it operate as normal?
It’s simply a safety device as long as you have the key in the reverse mow position you can mow forwards or backwards all day long. Hopefully this clarifies your question properly otherwise I can potentially shoot a specific video showing how that functions let me know if I need to do that.
Thanks for the response. I actually just got off the phone with a local Husqvarna dealership and they clarified it for me. Very informative video that I'll refer back to, I just have a 2004 Husqvarna that doesn't have that safety feature.
Do you recommend this over the TS348xd for residential use? I want the k66 transmission to ensure the mower lasts as lo g as possible but I'm not sure if thats overkill. Thanks!
ts 248xd Husqvarna, That's what I own. I cannot find a bag system anywhere. For it. It does not have the hook. Like you have on this one, so you can just hook your noscel onto it. And shoot the leaves grass whatever up into the back. It is not a stamped deck. So something must be different any ideas.
@@johnwilliams3555 no not likely, most came from the factory with engine rpm set within a couple hundred rpm of what their max was supposed to be. While max rpm is adjustable and you could possibly safely turn it up a bit, the dead area in the throttle is not affecting maximum rpm. When the engines are initially installed they pull all the slack to the throttle lever and end up with half the travel wasted. You can adjust most of it away so it starts having an effect earlier in its travel but it’s not going to move further open unless you turn the adjustment screw for max rpm out. And like I said they were already set close to max at the factory so you don’t want to go much if at all with that adjustment.
My understanding is no changes for 2021 but the 2021 units will start shipping in January. We will see if there are any minor changes at that point. Thanks for the kind words!
@@Carlsmower thanks so much, I actually just realized your video is for thr 48" deck - would you know what the lower chute for the 42" is by chance or know how to find it - I have already ordered 2 incorrect ones based on what Husqvarna told me to order
@@Carlsmower 2 bagger, its actually a craftsman, just hoping to find a lower chute that covers the whole deck opening. All the ones I have ordered are too small
@@YOURDEADBUD Honestly you’re gonna wanna three bagger on there that deck put so much air out the 2 bag causes a ton of blowout. You probably will need the following two items. 589581501 and 589581401. Upper and lower. They run around $90 per
I see that you are towing a yard trailer with the bagger installed. What hitch are you using to allow you to do that without removing the bagger mounting frame?
If you decide to purchase a bagger on this tractor, don't forgot to install your containment tray underneath your mower deck. It makes a huge difference for building pressure in your shute and will prevent your shute from clogging.
Just bought this same model yesterday and this video was very helpful to me. Thank you!
Great video thank-you! All the tips we need to know including being able to push the mower manually 👍 I was never taught that initially
Thank you for the great video!
Your probably the first person I've ever heard say to engage the blades at a lower engine rpm... The reality is its a clutch that's getting slammed together when the switch is flipped, and the higher the engine rpm the more that clutch is going to get burned up every use. On my old 60's tractor I actually just idle the tractor and engage the blades then proceed up to full throttle. Its a mechanical clutch on that one and a huge pain in the butt to re-build lol So I do it that way to avoid re-building it as much as possible.
Same here, never knew enough to do this! However, that being said, my 23 year old Simplicity I have always engaged electric PTO @ full throttle without wearing out blade brake! Lucky, I guess! Nevertheless, I am thinking of replacing my Simplicity with a TS 248XD Husqvarna! Thanks 4 the ideo.👍😊
@@davidkirkham6497 Hmm, well if its lasted 23 years.. I guess I wont worry too much about it. I just purchased a TS242XD today actually, much smoother than my 60's garden tractor I hate to admit.
I was considering a mower like this after my old Cub Cadet exhausted my patience, but one thing I noticed, all of these machines are virtually the same, different color and slightly different headlights etc... but same engines, same wheels, same chassis, same seats, etc... etc...
So I said the heck with them all, a d went with Massey Ferguson GC1725M. (10 year warranty or 2,000 hours) 😁👍
love the video
I was having problems with the mowing deck scalping the lawn so I dropped the deck wheels to the lowest position. I still get uneven cuts especially on small hills or uneven lawn surfaces even with the deck in the highest cut level. Should I downsize from a 48" deck to a 42"?
Another question about these lawn tractors with the “locking differential” is do you find it gouges the lawn when making tight turns? I saw another “tube” where this was happening to his particular TS 254XD.
Turning to tight, to fast, on a damp surface can cause the diff lock to engage and tear turn. So slow down on corners and you should be fine. Remember once it slips it going to grip.
@@Carlsmower Thanks so much, Carl! Appreciate your comprehensive review on this lawn tractor! I am going to purchase, I think!
Great info and tips! I just had the TS354XD delivered, which is very similar. Mine came without the reserve fuel value and a seat pan like yours, which are different in my users manual. I assume they stopped installing the reserve fuel feature and just need to update the manual. Thanks for the video.
What is the reserve fuel feature?
@@marydoub4801 This is an explanation another user provided: The on/res/off valve is what determines when the engine runs out of fuel. When in the on position a small tube or straw sticks up from the bottom of the fuel tank When the fuel level drops to the top of this tube, the engine runs out of fuel. Then you end up with an inch or two of fuel in the bottom of the tank that won't come out. When you turn the valve to the reserve position it opens an orifice at the very bottom of the tank. This allows the remaining fuel to come out.
I was thinking of upgrading to a zero turn. However, some of my property has 20 degree slopes. Can a zero turn handle that or should I stay with a locking diff Husqvarna tractor?
Do you have a video on how to install the bagger? More specifically the under deck piece. I’m struggling to figure out how to install it.
Sorry I do not. That’s kind of a pain to put on sometimes.
Thinking about picking one of these up. My property is very hilly and I really like the locking diff. However, can you explain the reverse key position? If the blades are engaged, can I not reverse unless I put the key in that position? If the blades are disengaged, does it operate as normal?
It’s simply a safety device as long as you have the key in the reverse mow position you can mow forwards or backwards all day long. Hopefully this clarifies your question properly otherwise I can potentially shoot a specific video showing how that functions let me know if I need to do that.
Thanks for the response. I actually just got off the phone with a local Husqvarna dealership and they clarified it for me. Very informative video that I'll refer back to, I just have a 2004 Husqvarna that doesn't have that safety feature.
Do you recommend this over the TS348xd for residential use? I want the k66 transmission to ensure the mower lasts as lo g as possible but I'm not sure if thats overkill. Thanks!
Well worth the step up.
@@Carlsmower thanks for the reply!
ts 248xd Husqvarna, That's what I own. I cannot find a bag system anywhere. For it. It does not have the hook. Like you have on this one, so you can just hook your noscel onto it. And shoot the leaves grass whatever up into the back. It is not a stamped deck. So something must be different any ideas.
Which Tuff Torq transaxle is used on this particular model?
K46CR
Do these have bushings or sealed bearings on the wheels?
Bushings which is standard protocol on most all steering wheel mowers.
I have trouble seeing the gas level
Just noticed choke lever can't say I have seen this on cub cadet or John Deere
Nice to have an independent lever when it’s cold out or fighting a fuel blockage.
nice videos
Thank you!
What is the roller in front on the deck for?
To reduce/prevent scalping the lawn and tearing the lawn up
My engine does not increase revs until the throttle lever is half way thru' it's travel. Is that normal or do I need to adjust it?
Unfortunately that is normal, you can adjust the cables at the carb bracket and reduce it to about 1/4 of it’s travel.
@@jaxturner7288 Thanks Jax. Will give me more revs at full thottle?
@@johnwilliams3555 no not likely, most came from the factory with engine rpm set within a couple hundred rpm of what their max was supposed to be.
While max rpm is adjustable and you could possibly safely turn it up a bit, the dead area in the throttle is not affecting maximum rpm.
When the engines are initially installed they pull all the slack to the throttle lever and end up with half the travel wasted. You can adjust most of it away so it starts having an effect earlier in its travel but it’s not going to move further open unless you turn the adjustment screw for max rpm out. And like I said they were already set close to max at the factory so you don’t want to go much if at all with that adjustment.
Great video! When do 2021 models get released?
My understanding is no changes for 2021 but the 2021 units will start shipping in January. We will see if there are any minor changes at that point. Thanks for the kind words!
I can't seem to find a lower chute that fits this deck, any suggestions?
The correct bagger model number is 582559601 and the lower chute part # is 588813701 hope this helps.
@@Carlsmower thanks so much, I actually just realized your video is for thr 48" deck - would you know what the lower chute for the 42" is by chance or know how to find it - I have already ordered 2 incorrect ones based on what Husqvarna told me to order
@@YOURDEADBUD is your bagger a 2 or 3 bag?
@@Carlsmower 2 bagger, its actually a craftsman, just hoping to find a lower chute that covers the whole deck opening. All the ones I have ordered are too small
@@YOURDEADBUD Honestly you’re gonna wanna three bagger on there that deck put so much air out the 2 bag causes a ton of blowout. You probably will need the following two items. 589581501 and 589581401. Upper and lower. They run around $90 per
Is there a mulch plug 4 these?
Yes Husqvarna does have a mulch kit.
I see that you are towing a yard trailer with the bagger installed. What hitch are you using to allow you to do that without removing the bagger mounting frame?
We had custom made an extension.
Ok, thanks - good idea!
Please share how you made the custom extension.
Ethanol free fuel is hard to get in many states.
Unfortunately it can be. Check out.
pure-gas.org
You Not show how to Adjust seats
Man its a toss up between this or a zero turn.
Zero turn. 😃