I have just bought my first John Deere. I bought a 1986 318. It is in great shape with only 679hrs. I was thrilled. The only issue I can see with it is the hydrostatic. while mowing it slows a little while pushing a hill and picks up a little speed while going down a hill. My father has a 1989 318 and his does not do this. It is as if my fathers has a brake system in it that keeps the speed constant. Is this normal for my 86 318 or is there something wrong with the hydrostatic on it.
Also like a said I am new to this. This is going to become a toy. where is a good place to get parts from on the internet. also does anyone sell new attachments or do they all have to be bought used on these older models. I don't have all of my rear 3pt hitch and need a couple of missing parts.
Also like a said I am new to this. This is going to become a toy. where is a good place to get parts from on the internet. also does anyone sell new attachments or do they all have to be bought used on these older models. I don't have all of my rear 3pt hitch and need a couple of missing parts.