Simplicity ZT2652 Champion (52") 26HP Zero Turn Mower

I have a Champion series Simplicity zero turn mower, and I hate it. If you are considering buying one, even a used one, DON'T. Run away as fast as you can. Following are my complaints:

1. Belt is expensive, hard to replace, and only lasts 1 season or less.
2. Very hard to clean grass off mower deck due to way too much hardware (levers, rods, etc) always in the way.
3. Even new belts come off frequently.
4. Frequent clogging of output chute, due to unnecessary large steel bar across chute opening. Had dealer cut mine out with a torch.
5. Poor quality metal used in major weight bearing components in lift mechanism. Shaft bushing housings split and allow deck to drop.
6. Front axle pivots on ONE bolt. Bolt shears on average of twice a season, and let entire front end down suddenly.
7. Cannot keep front wheels adjusted, spring adjusters unwind all the time. Also cannot keep rubber dust covers on.
8. Seat very uncomfortable on rough ground - even my old 8N Ford tractor is more comfortable. Seat springs are junk.
9. Gas gauge in tank has leaked from the beginning, and has been replaced once.
10. Gas tank outlet is in TOP, with plastic tube running down to bottom. Falls off, which means you run out of gas with full tank.

I could go on, but that should be enough to scare you away. I had a Snapper zero turn before this, which was also junk. Both made by same company, but I didn't know this when I stupidly traded in my Snapper for the Simplicity.

Again, I hate this mower, but cannot afford to replace it at this time. RUN away from Snapper and Simplicity !!!!

I have a Champion series Simplicity zero turn mower, and I hate it. If you are considering buying one, even a used one, DON'T. Run away as fast as you can. Following are my complaints:

1. Belt is expensive, hard to replace, and only lasts 1 season or less.
2. Very hard to clean grass off mower deck due to way too much hardware (levers, rods, etc) always in the way.
3. Even new belts come off frequently.
4. Frequent clogging of output chute, due to unnecessary large steel bar... more

I really looked around for a new mower. I have a Toro Z series TimeCutter but it was time to upgrade. I love this mower. Put it to use right out of the crate. After cutting my 2.5 acres it showed me I had pick the right mower. I would HIGHLY recommend Mower Direct as the place to but your new mower.

25.1 hours, pow!! Deck belt snapped for no reason, cutting dry grass. Calling dealer in the AM. Also these suck on wet ground and get stuck to easy. Waiting to see if dealer will get me a free belt, this is BS!! $5,500 mower and already problems. They also had to put a hydro cooler on it because it was getting way too hot. I thought I was buying a NEW mower but all I see are discontinued?????