question about hydrostatics
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...
View ArticleMuffler removal
Looking to pull the exhaust off to either replace it or clean up the current one if there are not significant thin spots under the surface rust. The technical manual doesn't give much help on the...
View ArticleDid you have to get your own tag when you bought your new truck?
[Rant] I bought a new F150 just shy of a month ago. I called today to check on my tag/registration. I was told, after a 3 hour wait, that I would have to go the the tag office myself to swap my old tag...
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JD 6415 vs 4" diameter log and lost
While in reverse, a 4" diameter by about 4' log got kicked up and went between the frame of the tractor. It hit the trans/hydraulic cooler. As I was backing up it felt like I hit something. I shut it...
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Progress on the tractor parking pad
I previously posted about using my 1026R to build a flat and level tractor parking pad. http://www.greentractortalk.com/foru...d-project.html I'm getting closer to completion on my project. Today I...
View Article4400 HST radiator removal
I'm having trouble removing the radiator from my 4400HST. Can anyone point me to what is necessary to get the radiator off? I've gone thru the service manual and owners manual. I have all the bodywork...
View ArticleReturning Member after a vacation from the tractor forums
Whats up guys? I cannot believe how times files. I did some truck trading in the time I have been gone... Thanks EPA! ( Credit where credit is due) But I got a nice new 2012 Ram 2500 so all is not bad....
View Article05 3720 fuel/shut down issue?
So my papaw bought his dream tractor in may of 06, the 05 3720w/cab. Well he had an aneurism in 06 a few months after he got the tractor. It had almost no hours on purchase and now has 145 hours on it....
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Gator mower blades
I was looking for a set of high lift blades for my 2720/62D mower combo. Couldn't find any other replacement blades other than Oregon's Gator blades. I was very skeptical but decided to give them a try...
View ArticlePlanter upgrade help
Looking for some upgrade inputs for next years planting. We currently have a john deere 7200 conservation max emerge two 16 row corn planter with an old plain 250 monitor that we pulled on our jd...
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1996 455 with 60 deck for sale
1996 455 for sale with 60 inch deck, all plastic in tact not broken, all light lenses are in place. I will be removing my loader for another 455 of mine. I am just reducing down to a couple tractors as...
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47 blower for 430 or 420
47 blower for 420 or 430, comes with front PTO extension, frame squeezer , chute hood adjustment kit ( not installed ) has conveyor belt on fan tips for more throw, this beast works well, I just do not...
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Shop finished !
I have not spent a lot of time on GTT recently although I have made some progress postings on the Workshop Addict site regarding my shop. I finally got my garage/shop finished today. We moved in a...
View Article2320 sidehill stability
I have had my new 2320 for about 2 months and just recently picked up a 62D mmm for it. I have some pretty steep terrain to mow and have always used my X520 with 54" deck to mow it all until now. On a...
View Article3rd SCV Kit For A 1026R
Guys, I'm wondering what a 3rd SCV valve kit for a 1026 might normally cost. Just the kit ... not the installation. I got a quote of $660 the other day but that sounds high too me. Has anyone bought...
View ArticleWill this work??
Just ordered a JD 4720. Will the 72 inch 7 Iron belly mower work with this tractor with the R1 ag tires. Also got the backhoe and front loader for the tractor. After I bought everything someone told me...
View ArticleJD 210 Lawn Tractor wont stay running
Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has run into this issue. My JD 210 lawn tractor starts up fine and runs for awhile. I cut the grass yesterday for several hours before it quit on me. Now it quits...
View ArticleProblem with deck
I have a 1025r and a 60D auto connect deck. I am having a problem getting all the adjustments right. Before I explain, let me say the dealer' service dept. has done all they can. I made sure the...
View Articlex530 mulching kit
My boss's boss's boss came to me today with a question. He just bought an x530 with a 54 inch deck, and a bagger system. He would like to use the bagger a couple of times per year, and mulch the rest...
View ArticleReoccuring milky hydraulic oil in 6410
I have a 2000 6405 (economy 6410), and cannot figure out why I am getting milky hydraulic oil. Bought the tractor used in 2011 and it was semi clear/milky by spring 2012, so I changed it in june 2012,...
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