On Sat, 03 Aug 2013 07:08:16 -0500, George Leppla
> wrote:

>On 8/2/2013 9:49 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> Sears service centers are pretty good for small motor products, they
>> will repair or replace under warranty without question. I doubt
>> George will have a problem with that machine. Sears service centers
>> don't do routine maintenence, for that he can bring his riding mower
>> to any local small motor repair shop, and much of the routine
>> maintenence he can do himself, changing oil and lubing often is most
>> important, also keep tires properly inflated or the machine will
>> struggle causing premature engine failure, and clean under the deck
>> after each use so cutting goes much easier and puts no undue strain on
>> the engine, mower belts and bearings.
>
>
>The local Sears contracts service and warranty work to a local shop that
>has a pretty good reputation. Maintenance I will do myself... lots of
>experience with that. I have a set of ramps.... I don't like taking a
>mower deck off a tractor unless I have to.
>
>This mower deck has grease zerks at the top of every blade spindle tower
>so you don't have to get under it to lube the bearings. Nice touch.\

All you need is a decent greaswe gun.

>One nice part about the warranty is that if something breaks, they come
>to the house to fix it.
>
>We pick it up this morning.
>
>George L

All ready to mow... get a couple of sombreros, the sun is hot there...
I wear this, good sun protection and very comfortable:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/p...cessor=content