 Owings, Maryland 38.6856 N 76.6752 W | Hey Eric, sounds like your breaking a lot of stubs, I would suggest checking your drawbar lenght and lube on the mower shaft itself. Italian made shafts, I think I could come up with something a little better and not quite as heavy right here in the back yard. Anyway, when I bought mine in '02 or '03 dealer warned me how picky the drivelines are on these mowers. Drawbar lenght is very important as well as the lubing. I've never had any problems with mine, but it makes me wonder when I hear the horror stories.,,,,,Joe |