Recent content by MrPeabody

I have an L285 and had the same problem. I could be at a dead stop for several seconds, and it was nearly impossible to shift into any hear w/o grinding them. I adjusted the clutch with little effect. I had just purchased the L285 and had no idea what fluid was in the transmission or how long...

Hi, Just wanted to post an update. I bought a IR thermometer as suggested (handy little device) and I can report that the engine is running around 180 degrees on a cool day not working too hard. So that seems normal to me. Therefore, the sensor most likely needs replacing. However, now that...

Ok, thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I'm pretty much done using it for the season, but I will get an IR thermometer and check the actual temps next time I run it.

Hi all, I bought an L285 a few years ago and I've been slowly working through some maintenance needs. It has always run cold according to the temp gauge. Recently I had the radiator boiled out, replaced some bad looking hoses, and replaced the thermostat while I was there. It runs the same...

Hi All, When I bought my L285 a few years ago it had a Woods belly mower. I'm getting rid of that and converting to a 3 PT rear cutter. Now I need to buy a complete set of lift arms etc for the 3 PT. I have found hitch kits for B series tractors, but they don't have dimensions of all the...

Great idea, thanks so much !!

Now that summer is here I'm resurrecting this old thread with another question about adjusting the clutch. I seem to remember seeing that the clutch pedal should be adjusted so that there is about 3/8" movement (can't remember where I saw that). As I adjust my clutch pedal it seems that the...

Hi all, Last year I bought a L285 and I've been sprucing it up as I find time. Recently I drained the gearbox and refilled it with some Universal Transmission/Hydraulic fluid from Walmart. My manual said the capacity was 7.3 gallons so I bought 7 gallons figuring all the old oil wouldn't...

Sorry for the late reply, I got tied up with some other projects. I adjusted the clutch and things are much better now. Thanks so much for the advice !!

Thanks, I'll take a look at the adjustment tomorrow. I should have thought of that myself, I guess I've been driving cars with hydraulic clutches for too Long... :)

No, I didn't know about any adjustment. Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it.

Hi Everybody, I bought an L285 a month or 2 ago and it is generally in good condition. The only thing about the tractor that bothers me is that the gears rake every time I shift. I always come to a complete stop, I slow the engine down to dead idle, make sure the clutch is pushed all the way...

Hi Everybody, This is my first post here. I recently purchased a L285 which seems to be in fairly good condition. I am in the process of changing out fluids and doing other general upkeep. I have an owners manual and it clearly states to use 80W gear oil in the transmission. However, I've...