Recent content by farmboy24

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    Takes multiple key turns before starter will start turning - L2550

    Talking about the same problem that Stinger 23 was having with his tractor failing to start--only after several "clicks" getting contact in the solenoid. Loose/intermittent connection on the solenoid wire at the starter.
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    Takes multiple key turns before starter will start turning - L2550

    Had the same problem with my L4300 DT. May take 5-6 tries before the starter would kick in. Got down at the starter and wiggled the wire going to the solenoid and it felt like it slipped into the connector just a hair. Problem gone----for now!
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    Power steering cylinder removal

    Lord knows, we need all the humor we can get in today's world. Mainly what I was asking, can this all be done without disassembling the whole front end of the tractor?
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    Power steering cylinder removal

    what is the easiest way to remove the power steering cylinder from an L4300DT? Need to have the seals replaced.
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    Alternator/water pump belt replacement

    Thanks, Wolfman! I was hoping that it would be simple. Guessing that I undo the bolts and slide the coupling back far enough to slip the belt through.
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    Alternator/water pump belt replacement

    I'm new to this forum, so this question may have been discussed before, but I've not seen it. I own a G5200 that dates back to the mid 80's, and the alternator belt has finally worn to the point that I have no more adjustment left on the adjustment bracket. Since the belt goes around the water...