Recent content by mtdave

Might want to check the Messicks diagrams, they typically show similar info to what's in the manual. My L4479 has 1/4" Zerks and a mix of Imperial and Metric Hardware otherwise. A quick look at the L2185 doesn't show individual grease fittings, so I assume they're part of the pillow blocks...

Dan, I really appreciate the write up, I'm much more clear on what's normal and what's not. I'll check it out on my unit once I get back to it and hopefully get some experience with it this winter.

Good question, I'm away from the unit for a few weeks but will check that. Also I was planning to swap thr hoses and see if it follows the valve position or the motor direction. What I can say is that pulling the lever towards me gives me the ability to control the speed based on how far/hard...

I found exactly what you describe after scratching my head why the chute wouldn't rotate to the right. However, on my L4479 blower, pushing to the 2nd position makes the chute rotate uncontrollably fast (maybe twice as fast as rotating left). Both ports on the motor have the fixed orfice flow...

This is a great write up, thank you. I have two questions, hopefully someone can answer: 1. Does anyone have a pdf of the loader assembly manuals where these instructions are printed? I've looked everywhere and can't find the manual. 2. Do the instructions, or anyone's experience, describe how...

Thanks for the replies, I guess I'm not alone having difficulty seeing the cheap Chinese radio displays from below. I look into the better units suggested. Thank you!

I purchased one of Messick's plug and play radio packages for my Grand L. If you're not familiar with these, it's a pre-made harness and a low cost radio (I seem to remember they even acknowledge that was intentional to keep costs down). While the radio works OK, I can't see the display text...

Yes, Snorkel bought them and offers some components for older machines. However, I'm surprised there isn't equipment junk yards or anyone parting out equipment like this - and if there is, finding those sources. I agree that machines of this age are probably scrapped, but I thought maybe...

Hoping someone has a source parts salvaged from used machines. I have an old Upright scissor life model LX41 and would like to find a missing rail and cabinet doors. I'm not familiar with any websites, forums, or salvage yards for equipment like this. Any help is appreciated!

Can anyone supply this information for the Grand L series drawbar, TD060-29713? Looking for the thickness, width, and hole size of the drawbar (knowing the distance of the hole to the end would be a bonus!). Thank you!

Xhoghead, I sent you a couple of messages about the L4474- not sure if they went thru. Please let me know if it's available. Thank you.

If I understand your question right, I posted the same question recently and didn't find a definitive answer. Here's the post I started: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/what-is-this-wire-harness-and-connector-for-grand-l-series.56226/

Thanks for the replies, I was hoping someone with a Grand L had the same question. I think it may be for the "Patrol Lamp" based on (what I think are the) wire colors, but I can't verify. Hoping to figure it out and find a mating connector if that's what it is for.

Here's a better picture from the brochure where I circled the harness. Yes I'll look at the wires next time I see the tractor, but that may not be for a few weeks unfortunately.

Cab tractor. L4060HSTC to be exact.