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The BEST way to lose your FERRIS ISX 3300 Mower? Let your neighbour ride it!
Out and about on the FERRIS ISX 3300 Zero Turn mower today to get some more practice operating the machine. Heading over to mow Guy's two main fields. The grass is long overdue for a cut. I got a little surprise part way through mowing the west field. LOL. Apparently, my neighbour just discovered a new toy. Hope you will join me up here at the cottage, in the outdoors. Cheers!
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[@MrTks1959]

GP, I bought a Ferris 61" Z3X stand behind zero turn last Friday, and used it for the first time Sunday. Wow, I managed to finish in two hours what usually takes me 4 days to mow with my walk behind field and brush mowers! And it is fun to use.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day TK! That's great to hear. I have never used a stand behind butI've seen them. Glad you are enjoying it and getting it done quicker. And yup, I agree - alot of fun! Have a great week!

[@MrTks1959]

@@GPOutdoors Yep, and we all know that finishing faster means we have the time to move on to other projects .... and using less effort to finish the mowing means we have the energy to put into other projects on the same day. Win, win.

[@MrTks1959]

@@GPOutdoors One of the nice things about my local Farris dealer (50 miles away), is that he offered (and I accepted) to have him bring the machine out to my farm so that I could see it in action on my own property. Seeing how well the machine could handle the conditions on my farm is what sold me on the machine. Making the offer to bring it out, sold me on the dealership.

[@GPOutdoors]

That's great to hear TK! Great dealer! Happy mowing!

[@gusswenson7811]

Good Evening GP. It makes me smile when I see you and Guy working together. Friends like Guy makes life so much richer. And FUN. Hahahah Oh and think his dog approves of you to. 😉 Keep up the great videos my friend. Be safe and kind as well. Cheers.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Gus. Always fun working out there with Guy - except when he sneaks off and leaves me with the real work. LOL. You too - all the best!

[@hphillips7425]

FERRIS ISX 3300 is a good choice. Buy a good quality commercial mower should last us old folks a lifetime. I forgot to mention on your last video. The shot you got of the doe walking with the lake as a backdrop was good 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening and thanks H! True. I'd rather save a little longer and get a good piece of equipment now. You're welcome re: the deer. It's hard to get these guys in the early morning on camera - they are very smart and trying to sneak up on them for a good picture is a difficult task - they are gone in a heartbeat usually! LOL. Cheers!

[@allenhunt3070]

Gord, you and Guy obviously enjoy being around each other. So neat to see.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Allen. Yup, always fun working out there with Guy! Hope you are doing great!

[@ddsharpening]

Looks like Guy has a new landscaper! Haha. A tall guy like Guy looks comfortable on the Ferris!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers DD!

[@ferencszabo3504]

Now this is a fine piece of grass mower equipment! It cuts really nice

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Ferenc!

[@Fultonfalcons86]

My ISX3300 is a beast what a cut ......

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Great video GP! You have created a monster! Just don’t let neighbor Bob get on the Ferris! You’ll never get it back. Great to see Guy out having some fun, and running the drone too! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning Michael! Funny you should mention - Bobber was giving it a good walk around the other day and I think he's eyeing it. LOL. Hope you have a fun weekend and gets lots done outside!

[@547Rick]

I bet you never knew before how addictive mowing grass could be.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. I could mow all day Rick! Too enjoyable to be called work now, I think. Cheers!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Gord and Guy . You both were having a lot of fun on the Ferris Mower. It sure is a good looking machine and the way you take care of your equipment it will last a life time. Each time you cut you’ll do something just a little different , just the nature of the thrill you get from mowing! Really enjoying your channel. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Fred! I hope you are keeping cool and careful of the heat down there. Had a good time as always out there with Guy. Enjoy the weekend!

[@henryrodgers3409]

Guy certainly has a nice piece of property Gord . He's living my dream . Using that Ferris sure beats using the tractor . Looks like a faster and nicer cut with the Ferris . Good to see Guy getting out . Take care .

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Henry! Got some humid days here now - hope you are keeping cool. Yes, a little bit of fun out there with Guy. Too funny that he takes off and leaves me to walk down to the other field. LOL. He is a bit of a prankster. That unit is pretty quick. Have a good weekend and all the best Henry!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

You had both fun and poor little puppy dog left alone 👍😊🤭 Cheers 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Poor Koda. Hoping he would get a turn on it. Cheers Dave!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GPOutdoors 🤣😊👍

[@ronalddean4834]

Hi G.P. practice will make perfect. Just like when we were kids one gets a new toy and everyone wants to play with it. Another great video thanks for sharing

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. So true Ronald. Guy is kind of a big kid so that makes sense. Thanks Ronald - all the best!

[@markjones4090]

You boys are having to much fun on the Ferris. Time to get cracking on filling Guy's woodshed.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning Mark. You must have been hiding in Guy's workshop this past weekend. We were just saying the same thing. It's soon time to suit up and get back in the forest. The shed won't fill itself. Be well and have a good one!

[@larrymayberry2312]

It's getting hot here in southeast Texas so one needs a fast mower to get it done as quickly as one can. I told you several videos ago that you would get the hang of it, and it sure looks like you have done that. Thanks for another interesting video. Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks for the great support Larry! I hope you have a way to keep cool - I remember August in Texas - and wow - that is hot and humid! Have a great weekend and all the best!

[@donmacdonald7758]

Hey Gord, I m coming over with my rake and baler. LMAO

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! It was long for sure. I quickly realized why he was luring me over there. :) Have a good one Don!

[@deanbarr5740]

Good job, I am thinking my next mowing tractor will be a Ferris. I've seen good reviews on these, and a local Contractor in our area has two Ferris mowers. Their awesome GP thanks buddy. Tall grass doesn't bother it at all. Thats great.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Dean! It's a beauty, hands down. And comfortable. Have a great week my friend!

[@peterkober6758]

G P and Guy get I almost could smell the grass you and Guy are always fun God Bless All PaK

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Thanks Peter! Lots of fun that day. have a wonderful week!

[@SteadArcFab_Ministries]

Hey there GP, fun video! I remember those days back when I was put on the trimmer for hours and hours and hours before ever being able to operate the zero turn, lol! Then finally the time came when I was the guy on the zero turn all day long mowing acres upon acres. In fact it actually got to the point where I was mowing around the lake at some condos in every week I would fall asleep at the same place 😂, almost put the mower and myself in the lake many a times! 😩. So yeah I see my comment on here regarding ditches and how to mow them. I don’t typically give my opinion on social media but this might be of worth. Years ago when I was cocommercial mowingnd And was taught, I later picked up on some things and figured out a way I like to cut. So what I would always do is two complete circles around the property with the shoot facing in and would overlap the second round so that it would be striped. If there was any ditches or gullies , I would stop at those first and mow parallel with the ditch starting at the bottom working my way up with the shoot pointed up the whole time this way it won’t scalp. Then I would finish my circle around it and the two passes around the entire property. Any trees that I would come to ,split them in half versus doing for all circles around them. This saves on that inner wheel pulling up the sod. Far as the stripes go. I would always pick the widest point of the property that I was Cutting and line up with something across the property and shoot straight across for it. If that first stripe ends up a little crooked you could always straighten it out with the next one. The bright stripes are always going away from you. And if you really want to get the stripes to brighten up when you’re all done, raise the deck up a couple notches and run back over each stripe in the same direction lining your tires up. Anyway I know you get a lot of comments and have probably already seen this procedure on other videos but just thought I’d throw it out there! I do miss commercial mowing it was always a blast but a ton of hot work! And then when the Z turns were out of service for repair I would have to run all day on foot behind a 48 inch walk behind! It was crazy exercise! Be blessed GP!!! 😉

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Corey - this was awesome - thanks! Some great advice in there which I greatly appreciate. I like the idea of framing the outside first a few times - and I need to put some thought into the way I want to mow it, before I start. Thanks again for taking the time to share this with me. Hope they never caught you snoozing under that tree! LOL! Have a wonderful week out there!

[@SteadArcFab_Ministries]

GP Outdoors Hey there, you’re real welcome. Glad you liked it. I did forget to mention though your stripes are looking good! Also anytime I fell asleep I was always on the move that was the dangerous part😩. So nope I was never sleeping under the tree 😂.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

The Ferris is some great mowers! Enjoyed the video GP! Have a good one!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOl. I will LA! If only I can get it back from Guy! :)) Hope you are well! Cheers!

[@wlsteffen]

Thank you for the video GP, if I would have thought far enough I would not have bought the mid mount mower on my B2601 and bought a Ferris. The mower on my tractor works very good and but I can’t get under the Apple trees like you could with the Ferris. Live and learn but as I age the mid mount will last my life time. Thanks for showing what the zero turn can do! Wayne

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Wayne! The tractor will work just great, for sure. Nice to be able to try out a new machine sometimes. Take good care and talk to you again soon!

[@Back40Firewood]

Dang GP watching your videos is making me think I might start enjoying lawn care!?!....NAH, I'll just enjoying watching you do it...hahahahaha...Nice work, heck of a machine! 👍🍻

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Dan! LOL! Hey, you have that beautiful Kioti now - soon it will be time for a mower implement as your new grass matures. All part of the outdoors life. I'll be watching for that inaugural cut! Belly mower, flail or rear finish mower? Lots to compare and research. :)) Cheers!

[@bwillan]

I see the zero turn mower is becoming the envy of your neighbours. Won't be long before we'll see a sign up for GP Lawn Care service and a new youtube channel of the same name. LOL

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Yes, but they pay me in coffees. Not sure I would be able to survive too long on it, alone. LOL. Cheers B!

[@dburton7929]

That Ferris is an amazing machine.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hands down Dennis! She's a beauty. Cheers!

[@leehobin5132]

Greetings Gord, Lee here, WOW, my ride on mower (21 HP) would never cut that tall grass like that, Guy even blew a cut of grass into some tall stuff and then came back and mowed it and that did not even fizz that mower. I am really impressed with that mower. Keep well, later

[@GPOutdoors]

Me too, Lee! Pretty powerful machine, fast and comfortable. Hope you are keeping well and busy out there. Take good care!

[@merrymanrc]

I think you gonna miss that Ferris when come time to take it back because you and guy having a blast driving it

[@GPOutdoors]

LOl! I think so too Richard, but we'll enjoy it while the fun lasts. :)) Cheers and all the best!

[@greghickox9508]

I think Koda wants one with a pet seat.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers Greg!

[@mattbarker7739]

Since ya both have subcompact tractors an big areas to mow ya should check out a Finishing mower for the tractors GP

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Matt! I have one for the B. But I'm enjoying a little break from the norm, with the Ferris for a little while. Thanks for tuning in - have a great week!

[@ritterjon]

Ferris needs to send of those for Guy to use as well. Also, see if they’ll send one to me! 👍 Keep on tractoring!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Hope you are enjoying your time up at Yukon acres Jon! Cheers!

[@Living-The-Dream]

That almost made work look fun 👍🐾🐾🐾🐾😎

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! It was. :)) Cheers LTD!

[@johnphelan6623]

Hey Gord, it's been a while as we've been busy here in Ireland trying not to get Covid 19 😎 what a beautiful piece of machinery. I've got a Kubota ZD326s but it's not quite as sexy as that Ferris. You are so lucky that side discharging works so well for you in Canada during summer. Your light wispy meadow grass just flies out of the side chute about 3 meters in places - I was actually worried for Guy's GSD there at one point. Our grass here in Ireland is simply too green, dense and lush for anything other than mulching (which is ultimately feeding this grass of ours) and collecting - I know you've other challenges that we don't here but.... collecting grass is a real pain.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and great to hear from you John! Happy to hear you are keeping well and safe. Interesting times. Yes, this unit is pretty special - and super comfortable. I'll enjoy it while I have it for sure. I did not know that about your grass there - I guess that means you have to keep on top of it all the time. Here, in the summer, I can go weeks sometimes without having to cut it. Thanks again - take good care John!

[@waltermattson5566]

Nice mower!

[@donmcconnery5080]

You have it pretty much figured out now. The fuel tanks on my ferris are 25 litres each and I run about 5 to 6 hours on each

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Don! A little better each time. Have a good week and all the best out there!

[@hc7190]

Great video GP , and I love Guys dog . I bought a zero turn last week , it does take some getting use too . You must be getting close to that first oil change , that would make good video also .

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day HC! Great to hear - I hope you are enjoying the new equipment. This unit doesn't need a change until 500 hours. Yup _ I was shocked, too. But true. I may do a maintenance video anyway, though. Enjoy the new mower and all the best!

[@jeffschaefer4579]

Now your gettin that turn down, you'll have it mastered in no time.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much, Jeff! A little more comfortable with it each time. Have a great week!

[@stephenseiwert9672]

The secret to not damaging the sod is to slow down when you do your three point turn. Don't get in a hurry. Also there is a striping kit that consists of rollers that you tow behind your mower.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very much Stephen! Appreciate the great tip. Have a good weekend!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Good video. Nice mower

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Larry! Cheers!

[@davidfox363]

Makes me wish I had some grass to mow :)

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers David!

[@bubbagump4686]

... The NEW sport ! Lounge Mowing....... Cheers....... and bee kind.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! You too bubba! BK. :))

[@raymondj8768]

Hey buddy get some gator blades you will love them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The mower is a hit eh!!! No wonder. It sure makes mowing the grass pretty easy!!! Nice drone work and varied camera angles. Take care!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening Grampie! Yup, Bob and Guy have been eyeing it for a few weeks. Got to hide the key, I think! LOL! Hope you had a Happy Father's Day. I'm still waiting for grand kids!! Cheers Grampie!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@GPOutdoors Ha Ha Ha!!! Yeah if you don't hide the keys it'll be up the road somewhere when you want it!!! LOL We have 8 grandkids and 2 great grand kids. The covid has been rough though as we haven't seen them since the middle of March!!! They are some fun to have around though. And the best part is, you get to send them home at the end of the day with bellies full if sugar!!! ;-)

[@tractorman4461]

Tell Guy it was suggested (by a crazy sub) for him to consider grazing a couple head of beef. All he would need would be some T posts, a little wire and some sharp butcher knives for late fall when the grass goes dormant. LOL. Guy ain't no dummy...he saw an opportunity and he straddled it and took off to see for himself !! Down this way the big lawn care companies advertise for guys that are proficient at cross hatching with zero turns or sulky mowers. Its definitely a skill that requires hours of practice.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! I'm just happy he gave it back without a fight. LOL. Cheers T!

[@fldeere]

Nice video! Ferris is an excellent top notch ZTR. My question is (since you are a Kubota man) did you consider the F series (F2690) front mount mower which has a 25hp Kubota diesel in 60" or 72"? The Kubota F series has been around for many years, especially used for commercial applications like schools and municipalities. I have a friend who has a very old one with a ton of hours on it, never had an issue with it. Also good for people who don't care for (or necessarily need) a ZTR. Take a look and tell us what you think! Keep up the great work, I enjoy your channel.

[@rohoroyarrington3224]

Sounds like Grand theft zero turn to me... have a great week GP. Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Roy! I think I have to hide the key now. You too! All the best!

[@timmerlino1086]

That is impressive!

[@GPOutdoors]

She's a beauty Tim, no doubt! Now, if I can only get it back from Guy....Cheers!

[@timmerlino1086]

@@GPOutdoors well, that there probably could be a whole video in itself! Haha. Good luck and happy mowing!

[@danielchambers1958]

Nice piece of property....

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Daniel! He's got a little to spare, I think. :)) All the best!

[@stpetebub]

Not sure if this will find you, but I bought a new Ferris ISX 3300 two years ago. About six months ago, out of nowhere, the spindle bolts holding the blades in place started to shear off. I've always cut at the same depth, 3.5 inched, and haven't hit anything in significance that would shear a bolt. I've lost 4 in total, one just yesterday. I had the mower in the shop last week because I couldn't remove a sheered bolt. Although all the blades had less than 10 hours, I had them replace them all. They couldn't remove the sheered bolt, so they had to install a new spindle. That, As you can imagine, I was pretty upset after losing another bolt when I called the dealer they're insisting I'm hitting something. It's just not true. I'm leaning towards an issue with the deck. I've never lost the middle bolt/blade. The mower has 53.4 hours on the PTO, and 67.8 on the engine. Do you have any thoughts on why this continues to happen?

[@ML-lg4ky]

Koda is a very good boy.

[@GPOutdoors]

He sure is Mike! He is never far behind Guy. Loves going back in the forest with us. Have a good week!

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[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@311hitwall]

Have you leveled the deck? The right front turnbuckle has about 1/2 more thread showing than the left front to get 4 inches. I think that is too much of a difference.

[@johnhansen8272]

Awesome! Still hoping my kubota has a long steady life and continues to cut true, but maybe not as fast, lol Ps, Guy mows like me

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Good morning John. You mean, you would also sneak off and leave me in the field like Guy did? LOL. I am sure the tractor will be great for sure. Have a wonderful week!

[@charleschapman2428]

I think they make a roller bar that you mount on the back to flatten the grass so it makes stripes.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Charlie! I think you are right - i should find out from them. Hope you and your family are all keeping well. Take care!

[@JeepinMaxx]

Great video - amazing how watching you cut the grass puts me in a relaxed mood! I love the drone footage - what drone are you using?

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very much Frank! Happy you enjoyed it. I was using a Mavic Mini. Great little drone (so long as there is not too much wind). Have a good one!

[@JeepinMaxx]

@@GPOutdoors Thanks for the feedback on the Mavic! I talked to one of my friends yesterday and he's been using his Ferris with a 72" deck 37HP engine on his 7 acre property and says he get's it done in 3.5 hrs! Says it's pretty flat and with the A-arm / coil suspension he can cut at 18 MPH! (almost 29 KPH for you guys up north) That seems fast. I'm going to send him links to your channel's posts on the Ferris

[@311hitwall]

I was looking at the 31 hp kawi engine on these and if the 40 bogs on some grass as others have said I don't see how a 31 will ever be sufficient?

[@davidcampbell1306]

As well as practicing your striping you need to practice minimum overlap. Watching the Drone view I see the same problem I've seen for 20 years with people on a zero-turn is they overlap way too much they're for wasting a lot of mowing ability of the machine. 2" overlap will provide a clean cut and maximum production

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day David! You are 100% correct. I do for sure and need to trust it a little more. I looked under the deck the other day to clean it and see that the blades are literally about 1 cm from the edge of the deck. So I must be overlapping quite a bit. Thanks for the great advice - I'll keep on it. Cheers!

[@UknowWhoWeR]

That’s a biiig mower!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

I knew Guy was no dummy! haha

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL DA! Yup, and kind of sneaky too, if you ask me. Cheers my friend!

[@311hitwall]

My discharge chute will not stay up on its own but for the life of me I can't figure out what was keeping it up before??

[@311hitwall]

Does this mower do poorly while turning on a slope? Seems like it would compress the suspension on one side and have an uneven cut.

[@dannyboy6332]

No offense, but you sound almost exactly like the county agent from the tv show Green Acres. His name was mr. kimball on the show. 🤣🤣🤣

[@DnMcDy]

Just lipping off with no expertise. I often wondered if a guy could mow in a pattern like the Ice Rink conditioner machines use. You circle once around the edge and then cut the mowing area in half. Then you swipe the edge of each half on each pass. This way you never have a tight turn, never stop, and never back up. Also eliminates the pivot divot. Just curious.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good afternoon Den! That sounds lie a pretty good idea. I think it may work well but I think I would have to make sure I am hitting each adjacent pass in the opposite direction of the one beside it to make it look stirred, I think. But I like it. Another person suggested a similar idea - do around all the obstacles and do a border, like you have suggested, and then it would leave the main area for mowing in straight lines. Thanks for the idea! I may give it a try! Have a great week!

[@DnMcDy]

@@GPOutdoors Aah! Artistic mowing. LOL I suppose when you spiral your way across the field you could not mow the edge but skip a strip each time and then at the end of spiraling one direction, you could reverse your spiral to mow the strips you left spiraling back the other direction. This would keep the large turning radius. Another advantage is speed. You have a fast mower and this prevents the big slow down at the end of each pass. Yes, you do mow areas more than once transitioning but sometimes some areas need that second pass. I don't mow artistic, I have to push the mower, so screw art, even with my college minor in commercial art. LOL

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Thanks again Den!

[@marksesler6545]

What part of the country are we looking at .........Mark from Alaska

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Mark - Central Ontario, Canada! Cheers

[@JohnnyBubbz]

Hello again Ford! May I ask what model chainsaw you have? Mine bit the bucket...grrr...lol. Thanks for any help. All the best from my family to yours!

[@JohnnyBubbz]

Gord....spellcheck....lol

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning John! Sorry to hear that but of course, it's always great to be able to get a new tool! I have a STIHL MS251C, with an 18" bar. Love the saw. Starts every time and cuts well - summer and winter. Lightweight. I also bought a STIHL 2 in 1 sharpener - a must have in my mind. I sharpen every morning before heading out. A couple of things to think about, if I may offer. If you have trees similar to me - on average usually no more than about 12" in diameter ( mostly) - then I think this saw is a good size. If your forest tends to have more bigger diameter trees, then I think you will need a bigger more powerful saw. I am not too familiar yet with those although I have been looking. If you have a little more to spend, the MS261C is the exact same saw, same weight but offers a considerable more power. I didn't buy it because at the time, the difference in price was several hundred dollars but that may have changed. My neighbour has a 271 ( 20" bar) and loves it too - bigger, a little heavier and more power, and was on sale last month at the STIHL dealers. I hope that helps a little. Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

[@billsteinkamp4159]

How are your garage plans coming? Winter will be here before you know it. BRRR

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Bill! Garage is a long way off i'm afraid but I'll be working on the wood shed later in the summer. Looks like I'll be out in the cold again this winter. :)) Cheers!

[@billsteinkamp4159]

@@GPOutdoors Thanks for the reply. I built my wood shop 10 years before I retired. I don't have the energy now. I love working in it in the winter with the wood stove keeping me warm. I have 4 acres that keeps me busy maintaining it in the summer. I see you in your open shed with all the snow and cold and hope you can enjoy a warm shop ASAP. CHEERS.

[@tomashbaugh8891]

Where’s Waldo, erh ah Guy! Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Tom!

[@ronaldhoennicke6647]

Believe me, you don't normally use a string trimmer in the middle of a open flat field.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Ronald. You certainly do when the terrain is too rough to take a mower through it. Thanks for tuning in!

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

Hello Gord, when cutting thick tall grass, only use 2/3 of the width of your deck and also travel slower. This will allow the blades to clear, and cut better. Also loop all your obstacles and cut your parameter first, then work your infield. If you still have a lot of clipping forming “ corn rows” , raise deck 1/4 inch and re-mow. St keep from tearing up the grass, slow down before your turn, and be easy on the controls coming to each stop point. As you said it will take some time, but you will get there. Also find an area you don’t mind tearing up some, water it down to make it slick! Then get the feel of the mower in a slide condition. I’m not telling you to be abusive with the mower, but just like driving a car on ice, you should know how it will act so you can react!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Pat! Some super helpful advice. I was not sure if I should be cutting around obstacles as I get to them but I will give that a try - getting around the trees and obstacles first, next time. Have a great week and thanks again!

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

GP Outdoors it should speed things up a bit! Also do your string trimming first! This way you can gave a nice finish ride! Remember you should cut only 1/3 the night of the grass so if your grass is 4 inches tall, only take about 1 1/4 inch cut!

[@rich2216]

keep both wheels moving it will help it to not rip up the grass

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Jeep! have a good one!

[@VideosfromNH]

Well, it's your fault for leaving the seat empty. :)

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL NH! Too funny. Cheers!

[@dalepeters9638]

I guess the true question is does Guy still hate mowing

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers Dale!

[@regsparkes6507]

Mowing on flat ground is one thing,..but,....How about mowing across a slope Gord,...how do you manage that with a Zero Turn Ferris Mower,...:) or any zero turn ? While you're in an 'educating mode',..it should soon be time to sharpen those blades,..show me/us how that is done please.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Reg! Sorry for the delay - busy days lately. Looking to find a property with a slope so I can try it out. The manual says it is good to 15 degrees. And I may be able to do a maintenance video on it possibly - the first oil change is not due for 500 hours. Yup, that's right - 500. That's a lot of mowing. LOL. I hope you are doing well and had an enjoyable weekend! Take good care!

[@regsparkes6507]

@@GPOutdoors Wow, 500 hours for an oil change on that small(ish) engine,....must be synthetic oil and a good filter system.

[@brucebonkowski3037]

nice job one question look at a DR TRIMMER YOU WON'T REGRET IT I DO HOME FORECLOSED AND ABANDON AND IT REALLY SAVE ME TIME

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Bruce! - I'll check them out - have a great week!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Fellow KZbinr question. What’s the purpose and benefit of numbering videos? Happy to chat offline if you like. Thx. -Ed

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Ed! It's for your subscribers and for later referencing folks back to previous videos. Quite often someone will ask you a question that you may have done on a previous video and you can easily tell them the number to watch. Also, many folks like to know they have not missed a video, so they can tell by the numbering. Hope that helps, Ed. Take care!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

GP Outdoors thanks very much! That makes sense. I started numbering mine because I see it done often on other channels. It’s not a problem to refer people to my to content with fewer than 20 videos, but I can see this being useful in the future. Especially if I have multiple videos on the same topic. Thanks GP! -Ed

[@forreal245]

Much too heavy for residential. Hate it!