I bought a Grizzly a couple of months ago, and after the break-in period used it for what I purchased it for which is plowing (earth, not snow yet), discing, skidding big logs, etc. I have only 40 hrs on it when it refused to start. That was out of the blue, never started hard before.
Turned out to be only a fouled plug.
Was wondering it any similar users experienced any problems or had any advice when predominantly working it hard at low rpm's for extended periods of time.
I love the machine, and don't want to hurt it.
Thanks in advance!

 

All i could suggest is when using it for hard work put it in Low, this will help it alot but thats just about all i know about it

 

I have an ’02 model which I use for log skidding, pulling a 628 lb mower in a hilly environment and other general towing use (which has included towing automobiles and a large tractor through fields) as well as plenty of recreational riding. I have around 2000 miles on it, am still on the original spark plug and its never had a valve adjustment (unless they did that when I took it in for it’s break-in service). It runs great and starts quick, generally on the 1st pop. The routine generally amounts to turning on the gas, setting the choke, put it in reverse gear, pull in the brake lever and then touch the button & let go. I wait a few seconds and then back it out of its parking place, then wait a few seconds more, take it nearly off of choke to slow the engine down enough where I can put it in forward high range, then pull the choke back up about half way. Ride it forward gently for about 100’ or so then turn off the choke & ride normally. In cold weather I give it more warm up time but it usually starts just as quickly (sometimes on 2 pops).

When using the mower I’m usually in low range because you aren’t supposed to exceed 5 mph according to the mower specs. Actually if the grass / brush is heavy you more than likely can’t even exceed 3 mph otherwise you could stall the mower. Because of these slow speeds I use low range. I’m in high range for most of the log dragging (except for the largest ones where I will use low range). I don’t have any special device for dragging logs, just a chain attached to the log and my hitch. I’ve put so much towing stress on it that I’ve broken my hitch twice (1st the bolts and then the tongue, both time while working logs). I now have thicker hard (grade 8) bolts and a tongue made from ½” thick steel...

 

I had a fouled plug for no reason once also. Seems a few people do.

I used mine to work last weekend. Had my 13' trailer behind it. ~600lbs. ESPN people loaded it down with scaffolding and 2 guys. Put it in low and drug it around all over the place [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]