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Try placing your right foot on the treadle pedal and rock it back and forth (moving the machine slightly forward, then slightly reversed) while placing the heel of your left foot of the 4wd lever forcing it down. You should reach a point where there is no binding on the shift collar and it...

Glad to hear you got it installed and it's working. I had to cut the grass today, so I thought I'd share my readings. It was 75 (24c) out today with 50% humidity. Here is what my gauge showed: During mowing: 180 (82c) Idle cool down after mowing (5 min idle) 170 (77c) A minute or two after...

I'm curious to hear what your temp readings are, so please report those back. I installed the temp sensor in a port plug on top of the cylinder head. The gauge got mounted under the dash. It's not an ideal location due to poor visibility, plus I had to remove the cruse control lever. But I...

I don't think an overflow is needed. Adding that temp gauge will go a long way to help prevent major overheating. You'll learn its normal operating temperatures after a few uses. From there you just keep an eye on the temp gauge and check the system if it starts to creep up.

The grand L10 series use lug-centric front wheel with tapered holes. The exception is a model with a 5-15 front rim. that is a hub-centric setup that requires the lug nut be reversed and a lock washer installed. This is straight from the manual....

Looks like your lugnuts are on backwards too. Bevel end faces the rim.....

Before you toss your old radiator, you might consider taking it to a radiator shop to see what they can do for you. Mine got a pinhole leak in it a few years ago. I was surprised what an OEM rad cost back then. So I took it to my local shop and they repaired it for around $60. I haven't...

One of those relays behind the dash is for the key stop system. I'd turn the key off and start wiggling them to see if one makes connection and releases the fuel pump solenoid.

You might also consider installing a temperature gauge. It's a good indicator when your radiator screen starts to clog. My 7200HST runs 160-180 degrees mowing depending on ambient temperature.

Diagnosing wiring issues is always fun (not). You need a wiring diagram and a fair amount of patience. Work your way from source to load doing continuity checks wherever you can break the circuit apart. The flat connector you speak of is most likely for connecting a rear work light. It...

I'd check for a mouse nest and chewed wiring where the harness runs through near the bellhousing. Remove the large rubber plug and seen if they chewed anything up.

See attached images from the manual for an explanation of the "float" control.

When I first got my gear-drive B7200 (which has less PTO HP), It had an RM59 attached to it. You'll have no problems other than gettin' the sh!ts of mowing with a gear drive machine.

Given these decks haven't been produced in over 30 years, there is little to no aftermarket support for them. The mid-pto is an oddball size and spline count that is unique to Kubota. Any adapter might throw off the driveline angle which is bad. These decks were designed to run at the 2nd PTO...

Attached is a page from the service manual. You might have to dissemble the entire thing to get that out.