Craftsman  42'' 24hp* V-Twin Zero-Turn Riding Mower Non CA

Every zero turn mower I've used (Hustler, X-Mark, Dixon, and Scag) rides rough and requires experience training to operate without tearing up the turf or getting stuck. And don't think about mowing UP a hill. Your weight is in the rear of the mower. Started fine and mowed well. Died and battery dead. A&E Service came out and replaced the battery under war. Did it again. Came out and ordered voltage regulator. Replaced and ordered stator. Problem fixed. Changed oil and filter at 26 hrs. Used Mobile One synthetic oil. Oil filter very difficult to get to without a small oil filter wrench. Replaced blades as the factory blades are quite thin and were worn out (at 26 hrs). Very easy to drop the deck and slide from under mower for blade replacement. Sears needs to rewrite the manual - needs a page for common maintenance parts with correct part numbers AND the part listings on the FACING page to the diagrams. Decent mower for the price. Wish the PTO cut off speed was higher in reverse.

Got the mower last week and was mowing within minutes. Took a Few minutes to master the controls and start up procedures. I wish I had gotten a ZTR years ago. I have a 2 1/2 acre yard full of trees, bushes and other obsticles that would take my wife and I 3+ hours to now. Now my mowing time has been cut in half. Trim time has been almost eliminated because the mower can maneuver as close as a push mower. The mowing speed is unreal. I highly recommend this mower to anyone.

Had this mower delivered today. Started up fine, but the steering wouldn't engage to move forward or backwards. Being that I just got the mower today and wanted to test it out, this is a huge pain. They are sending a technician out on Monday (today is Wednesday), but it really makes me worry about the product. I will keep everyone posted as to if it is a simple fix or if I got a lemon. Trying to decide right now if I should just get my money back and buy a different brand. Not real excited that I spent that much money on something that doesn't work from the beginning.

Easy to train on and took to it right away.

This is a powerful and very fast mower that requires good hand/eye coordination.  I use this on 4 acres of grass (added to help the aging Husqvarna mower).  We got a great deal because someone returned it after one mowing "too fast; scared me" was what the store said of the first owner.  Had 3 hours on it and we got it for a 25% mark-down.  My 20 y.o. daughter drives this and zips around like a pro.  I am good on this; my wife is afraid of it (IT IS FAST under full 'throw'... but easy to control if you're a good driver (she can't drive a stick-shift either)).  Cuts great, adjusts to changes in slope, very strong.  Again, VERY pleased with this mower.  Doubt they still make this model so suggest this: get the biggest motor you can > more important than wing width or fancy gadgets; get the largest tired unit you can.  Craftsman is good because parts are available forever (e.g., the Husqvarna is a good mower but parts are impossible to find!).  GOOD LUCK!

Well purchased it a year ago and I cut around 10 yards a week, quarter to half acres lots with no problems. I do have to air up the left side tires weekly but not a big deal. With 100 hours she still runs new. I just changed the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plug and air filter. I purchased them on the Briggs and Stratton site using the part numbers from the operators manual as it was cheaper than Sears online. Don't misplace the tube that came with the mower in the plastic bag, I had mine on the desk almost the whole year and when it was time to change the oil lo and behold I couldn't find the **** thing so I had to improvise. I grease the front tire fittings every 20 hours with a grease gun. The blades were changed at 60 hours as I hit a metal I beam which had been buried barely exposed but no damage to the machine. I replaced them with the craftsman blades Sears Item# 07133049000 which are heavier and cut better. Overall I'm quite pleased I gave this mower a chance.

Got this ZTRM at the start of spring. Works great, and makes lawn mowing fun. For the price, It's hard to beat. The only thing this mower needs is gas. I've used it all summer, and through the fall.

This product is great.  It is easy to use and very speeedy.

My Zero-Turn Riding Mower was delivered on Thursday and on Saturday I had to call for repair.  Now I have to wait two weeks for repair. I'm already sorry I bought it!