Specifications
Safety Recalls
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.
Known Issues
While running, engine dies if clutch is too low or too high. Cannot put machine beyond 2nd gear without engine stalling. Very narrow operating range for clutch engagement.
While running, clutch engagement is extremely narrow - only functional halfway between low and high positions. Engine dies if clutched too low or too high. Cannot shift beyond 2nd gear without issues. Indicates clutch or transmission control problem.
Blades and deck will not start. This is reported as a recent problem, suggesting possible clutch engagement failure or electrical issue with the PTO system.
We bought a brand new expensive Z425 EZTRAK 54-inch new mower from John Deere and after 107 hours of mowing a tiny flat lawn, the connecting rod and crank shaft broke and there is a hole in the side of the engine. I am very disappointed in the John Deere product and even more disappointed in the almost $1600 bill to repair the mower. This will definitely be our last John Deere mower. Imagine a car
We purchase a couple of different D series John Deere's and had to return them for either being not properly put together or not cutting properly. We settled on the D160 and it was adequate for about a year then it started to have steering issues (but the wheels were bent), a hard time starting sometimes, and it never seem to have any power to get up hills. After doing research I found that the D-
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