I didn’t duck between every tree. Too damn many.
That’s like an every third mow thing.
It retards downhill no problem! Not scared of the pond, it slows well.
Came with spare blades, just mowed with whatever is on it.
Highest deck setting diagramed on the deck is 4 or 4.5, i forget. I set it there. I think there are more holes and it may go higher if I read the manual. Far more complex to adjust height than my mid mount or your zero.
Got it for 1800, doesn’t need tires or a seat. Well cared for. Most of a tank of diesel too. I do need to fill that already though. Burned well over 1/2 tank.