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    BX2370 won't restart after shutdown unless battery is jumped

    A long shot but are you sure the battery is installed correctly? I don't know your tractor but on my tractor the battery is installed with the negative terminal to ground (chassis). I had this problem some 60 years ago with my first car, a Model A Ford. Could not understand why the more I ran it...
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    Gr2120 issue

    Greetings from New Zealand. Recently I had somewhat similar problems with my GR2120. Turned out to be the fuel pump. Seems that over the years the electrical wires leading in to the fuel pump broke down where they go into the pump housing - probably from constant viabration. Eventualy the pump...
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    Glide Steer (rods) GR2120 adjustment

    Greetings from New Zealand. At the 1000 hour service on my GR2120 the mechanic found that both the Rt & Left steering rod holder brackets were cracked. Luckily they were still suporting the steering rod but if they give way then there is no steering. A good image of the holder bracket can be...
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    How to protect bare metal?

    You may be interested in this site. http://www.prolan.co.nz/sectors They specialize in lanolin products aimed at all industrial corrosion protection sectors
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    PLEASE HELP!!! mower bogs down badly...

    Greetings from New Zealand. I've now done just on 50hrs on my new GR2120 52" deck. I am amazed at the power of this machine and have no problems cutting tall, tough grass. If you know "KIKUYU" grass you will know just how tough that stuff is. Yes I do have to take it slowly on the thickest...
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    My L245DT Wont start ??

    Have you remembered the safety switch on the clutch? In other words you have to depress the clutch whilst starting so that the starter motor will work.