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Hello. They are actually plastic and came on the bike for 2021. Not sure if these are standard on the newer Challenger Darkhorse models or not.

I service the mower myself. It is an MTD product, so all parts are on the MTD website if you ever need to purchase anything. Most small engine shops would be able to fix anything that goes wrong with it.

Not a silly question. I do not believe so. The deck is offset slightly in angle so the blades can overlap, but without them touching.

Nope. They are much deeper in tone and under heavy load they wake up considerably compared to stock. For me, my biggest issue is the paint is bubbling on the tips. My cousin has the same pipes and are doing the same thing.

@@cbidwell91 hm. I think they are made by S&S. Maybe they have replaceable tips

@@MattieXMoto Not sure. I planned on removing them and having them powder coated.

@@cbidwell91 I have the same pipes and my tips bubbled too. Indian couldn't replace them under warranty because they're discontinued, so they gave me a $350 credit to compensate me. I'm probably gonna get them powder coated this winter. I used the $350 to add the driving lights to my bike.

@@randomstuffwithjoe I'll have to check if Indian would help me out too. They have been on the bike for over 2 years now so I will be surprised if they do. I was also considering the powder coating.

Thanks for your comment. I'd agree and disagree with that statement. But for this mower, the oil I'm using meets and exceeds manufacture specifications. I also back up any extended intervals with oil sampling. Briggs oil will work great for you and you'll likely never have an issue.

Yep! I’ve had it for 4 years now and the rear tires are quite worn. Other than that it’s held up great. Still on original blades.

@@cbidwell91 I wanted to buy it but I ended up buying the toro timemaster 30.

@@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V Great mower. You will likely love it!

You don’t even notice the stripe kit in weight. It’s a pretty light attachment.

Thank you!

They don't feel too bad. Again, like the video, I can't stress enough that this is not a commercial mower. But, the welds and caster assembly seem to be quite sturdy. Nothing like these commercial grade mowers, but plenty for my use. They don't stick and make it quick easy to control. The wheels are held on by a thru bolt with a locking wing nut. I broke a wing nut, but they have never backed off.

@@cbidwell91 Wow thanks. Was curious.

There are definitely things they could improve to make them a bit better, my real wheels specifically wear quite fast. I'm on my 3rd season and they are basically bald. My yard is relatively flat, so anyone with much elevation may see increased tire wear. For the price point, they both serve really well. I've heard great things about the Toro, so I'm glad you're enjoying it!

@@cbidwell91 Thanks for the reply. I use syn oil from Walmart. It is in a red container. For the same price as dino oil, it is a steal to me. I do not have tire wear issues on the Timemaster. Weird...I guess. I am going to pick up another 28"-30" wide area mower to have a backup. I may get the Craftsman to change it up if I get a deal on it.

What all have you checked?

Link in video description!

@@cbidwell91 do you have to buy the rollers separately? Just wan to make sure I get everything

@@tspluegerif you buy the stripe kit, it’ll come with everything you need.

@@cbidwell91 awesome . It just doesn’t show them so I was wondering.

You may need to get a universal kit if no OEM options are available.

Look up cud cadet or troy bilt/mtd 28" roller kit

The entire box from Lowes is 275 lbs.

I'm not sure I'm aware of the difference. This mower has a handle that you press up against which engages the rear wheels. Its all pressure based, so speed is variable to the pressure applied to the handle.

@cbidwell91 overall would you recommend this mower? And does it come with a side shoot so you don't need to use the bag?

@@live2fishrourke35 Yeah I absolutely love it. Works great for my needs and will be good if I move and get a larger yard. You can mulch with it, side discharge or bag. Comes with everything you need to do all of those, including two sets of blades (mulching and high lift).

Yep! Everything you need comes in the kit. No idea why they don't include the rollers in the photo. Bad advertising lol.

Very easy to pull backwards. I honestly don’t have any issues with its mobility. I find I use the zero turn ability more than pulling backwards anyway.

Link is the video description!

@cbidwell91 ya... after I sent it I saw the link lol sorry. I wanna get that mower. But does it come with the roller? Cause in the link it just looks like brackets

@@techman9634 Lol no worries. Yes, I don't know why it doesn't show rollers, but the kit comes with everything you need to install it, including the rollers. Looks like it may be backordered now too...

No way! Have you been able to get it running yet? Double check oil level and make sure it's the correct amount. Not sure if the new ones are all electric start or not, but you may want to try pull starting it. If there is a shut off valve, double check its position.

I had this issue when I purchased mine. Adjust the screw on the carb

Understood! Here is a link to all of the 4-cycle power equipment oil for small engines. www.amsoil.com/c/4-stroke-power-equipment/12/?zo=5062459

Not in this. I use the 10W30 Small Engine Oil. Dominator is a racing oil, so that will not be going into my lawn mower. Dominator also doesn't have the same long term additive package that the small engine oil does.

I think a typical gate is roughly 32-36 inches wide, so should fit. I'd recommend measuring yours and seeing if its more narrow than 30 inches.

rhdjapan.com will import them. It’s not sold in the US market normally.

Rough terrain is hard on all push mowers. For this mower, you can lock the front wheels straight or allow them free 360 degree rotation. If you're going up steep areas, it may be better to lock the front wheels to try and keep the mower as straight as possible. Now, my yard isn't steep at all, and after 3 years my rear tires have worn considerably. That may be something which will wear even quicker if you're trying to get up a grade. The mower is very "rear heavy" so it will be able to get traction down.

Thanks for the response. So when comparing this mower to the Toro TimeMaster, and the Cub Cadet CC 760 ES, would you recommend one over the other for hilly terrain?

@@roberthartley5430 I've actually never used either of the mowers you're comparing against, but I will say the TimeMaster has the exact same engine as the Craftsman. The CC 760 appears to be much heavier duty with a larger fuel tank (Craftsman is quite small on the tank size) and wider deck, but the front wheels don't appear to lock. The TimeMaster also requires the blades to be "timed" since they are side by side, vs being offset in the Craftsman. The CC760 may need to be timed as well. All 3 will climb a hill being RWD. That Cub looks really nice though :)

Yeah, I'd agree with that if my yard was larger. I can mow my front lawn two directions and my entire rear lawn without having to fill up. But I have to add gas to the tank every time I mow. So for me its pretty ideal, but anything over a 1/4 acre and I could see it being an issue.

28", dual blade.

Hopefully the store you purchased from will cover the cost of the hose. MTD parts website has the majority of items you'll need. Looks like they offer the hose, as well as, hose/Npt fittings. www.mtdparts.com/en_US/prior-year-models/craftsman-m430-28inch-self-propelled-lawn-mower-cmxgmam201202/12ABW63B793.html?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3Mirno1o6ieRkiCtuAiOzLguSgBSf9PqEWg-0CYXy0h4_rckY2pZMxoC-4AQAvD_BwE

Thank you. Not sure why mine did not come with one.?

@@andyc.6908 No problem. Yes, mine was attached when I bought it. All I did was setup the mower how I'd like it (Mulch vs side discharge). Everything else was done, minus minor assembly.

@@andyc.6908 hey man - did you ever attach the tube? i bought one that also didn't come with one. I can't for the life of me find the oil drain plug, seems to be covered by the deck and the only way to access it is to remove the entire engine, that can't be right...

A lawn mower shop can install it. They drill a hole in the back and tighten it on. You need the hose and clip .

Thank you kindly

Yup! It's an MTD product shared with Cub Cadet and Craftsman. There may be another "brand" out there somewhere that I'm not aware of.

Indeed it is!

Congratulations! Yes, stripe kit was very simple to install. I think I had to finesse the main bar as it didn't line up perfectly into the mounting hole but it wasn't anything a simple set of pliers couldn't handle.

Wow, you got a heck of a deal! So the engine is very similar to the Timemaster. Both have the full aluminum carbs (no plastic). I've also heard the TimeMasters can have belt slip after prolonged use causing the blades to hit each other. This mower staggers the blades so I do not believe they can touch. Enjoy the new machine!

@cbidwell91 Thank you for all the information!