My dad just gifted me a Deere 60" ZTR. I don't know what model it is. Sounds like it threw a rod. Not sure what engine. I will probably bring it home later this week. It might not be worth fixing. He bought a new CC ZTR with a steering wheel. Monday I hit a piece of firewood with my STX38 and ripped one of the deck spindle mounting bolts thru the deck. Earlier that day I took the Snapper lawn tractor out to use for the first time since I bought it last fall and the hydro drive belt let go. Evidently someone thinks I have too much time on my hands. (They are right). I got a belt to fix the Snapper Monday and yesterday I took the deck off the STX38 and started welding and grinding. About time to try it out. My FIL used the LA110 that I put together for him and it still needs a little TLC to make it right.