I bought the 13.5hp 38 in. cut rider from WalMart in Opelousas La. on 03-20-09. First thing i had to do was put bolts in the seat!!! From the first time I rode it, it would speed up on its own, and I'd have to push the clutch to slow it down.
On 08-05-09 I had to bring it to Daires in Carencrow La. after the timing chain broke. He wouldn't repair the speeding problem saying it was caused by "belts needing adjustment" so wasn't under warranty.
My nephew Josh the mechanic at Billy's in Opelousas said that was a lie and showed me there was only a drive belt and the adjustments were by springs and bolts!!
Anyway the transaxle is now locked and useless.
Please don't buy one of these, especially at Walmart in Opelousas, because of their mechanic.
Apr 15, 2010 Rating
deck switch issue by: Anonymous
Deck safety interlock switch seems defective
on our unit. Anyone know which wires connect
with the deck switch?
Mar 14, 2010 Rating
piece of crap by: Anonymous
I have a yard machine that is 4 years old and the deck which was washed after each use, has SPLIT which makes the blade hang low....sorry piece of crap.
Jul 21, 2009 Rating
Mowing in reverse by: Anonymous
While I advise against it for safety reasons, you can disable the mower shut off when mowing in reverse. Usually there is a safety switch that is compressed when you move the direction lever to the "reverse" position. There is a wire with an end on it that you can pull off the switch. This will now allow you to mow in reverse when you disconnect that wire. Again, if you do this, it is at your own risk.
