3520 Top & Tilt Install
Hello all, I just registered tonight and this is my first time asking questions on a forum. I ordered the two kits to add Top & Tilt to my 2012 3520. The dealer wants about $500 to install and I am...
View ArticleJd 4230
Need some advice. Looking at purchasing a 4230 but have some concerns about the trans. It is a syncho--it is very difficult to shift in the middle of the ranges. You can shift in the first gears and...
View ArticleGovernor Stuff
So after putting the carb and mani back on, I realize that my governor spring is missing. Onanparts is closed until Sep 8th, is there another good place to get one? Should I just go to the dealer? And...
View ArticleJacking points
This may be mentioned already, but I couldn't find it. Are there defined jacking points on the frame or axles to jack up a 1025R to remove a rear wheel without damage?
View ArticleWhat Viscosity of oil for 318?
I'm looking to change the engine oil in my 318. I'm looking for recommendations on what viscosity and brand of oil I should be running. This summer I have put 20 on the tractor since I bought it so I'm...
View Article55 rer
The 55 was running well, but had a hiccup the other day. It wouldnt start. It has the vertical shaft tecumseh 5 hp in it. I rebuilt the carb and replaced ignition components about 5 starts/ 3 months...
View ArticleAnyone know if rgd is doing ok?
Haven't seen him on in a while. I know this summer heat can sure put a beat down on a person in a hurry. Hope all is going well for you and family, rgd. Can imagine you'll be happy to see the weather...
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It's here, it's here!!!!
Well it's been here for over an hour, and I just got done fixing some ruts in the yard. What a great little machine. Even as light as it is it still digs well. I'll give you a grass cutting report...
View ArticleBox Blade Recommendations and "How to" manage a non-paved driveway?
Hi, all. I have a driveway that's about 110' in length from garage door to the road. At the apron of the road, it's roughly 18-20' wide and continues like this about half its length. At that point, it...
View ArticleEAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI
Hey y'all. A fellow female "tractor head" Texan, and myself are seriously considering going to Oshkosh for the annual EAA Fly-In. We are trying to decide between 2014 and 2015. She is an aircraft...
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Foggy Headlight fix with Flitz
We all love the new polycarbonate headlights found on newer vehicles. The shapes that can be made from it are almost endless. The only downfall of them is they get foggy over time. I know there are...
View Article2004 LX280 won't start
I'm hoping someone can help me with my LX280. It sat for a while but had stabilizer with the gas. It cranks fine, but won't turn over. I replaced the spark plug and the fuel pump. The fuel doesn't seem...
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Road Grading
Hello all. Happy Friday evening. I have a JD 3038e with a Frontier 5' box blade. I've graded certain areas with it so I am not "new" to grading but not where near an expert. The road has washed out a...
View ArticleDeere email survey on dashboard design
Got an email today from John Deere Research Panel, wanting me to click on a link and take a survey about tractor dashboard design proposals. It's signed by a Greg Weekes. Is this for real or some sort...
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I couldn't and wouldn't do this
This is what some wheat farmers would do to meet their needs. They coupled tractors together. Some welding shops were known to specialize in this sort of thing. Edit: Didn't know that a video of this...
View ArticleJD 2320 Mower Height Control Knob
Over the weekend, I did my 50 hour service and during the process I needed to remove my mower deck. The Control know for the mower height is not glued in. It was a real bear to re install that mower. I...
View ArticleSteering wheel spinners
A friend of mine brought me a steering wheel spinner as a congrats on the tractor gift....:unknown: Anyway, the spinner is great but doesn't return to the same spot each time due to the steering...
View ArticleHelp with loader connections
When I go to attach hoses for my loader, Id say about 90% of the time, my yellow hose is a royal PITA to connect. Ive tried moving the hydraulic lever all around with the engine off and Ive released...
View ArticleCould I really replace my own graphics card?
Last year the "graphics card" (WTI?) was replaced in my desktop, the fan was making noise. Less than a year later it's doing it again and the repair guy sez it's under warranty, "Just pull it out and...
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Some kind of critter I couldn't identify
I was going to hold off posting this, but may be too busy to share later. This evening I was walking through the woods for exercise even though it is hot. As I was making my way up a horse trail after...
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