Recent content by rjwrightohio

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    Am I operating in an inappropriate way?

    Evening, So i bought 5.5 acres and we are clearing an area for our future home ourselves. I’m using the tractor (B8200) to rake the ground with an implement of the forest floor, bucket to move large rocks, dirt, and logs. Additionally i am teaching myself to use a box blade to fix my gravel...
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    B8200 - Steering mostly gone.

    My question to you all is does my plan of action make sense for the problem i am encountering? When rotating the wheel its mostly gone where 27 (the arm? Connected to the knuckle) doesn’t move except on the extreme far left or far right. Upon initial inspection nut 26 was finger loose. I...
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    b8200 - Newbie's first tractor wont start

    For future searchers who may find this thread, my battery was indeed bad. Took it over to the local auto parts for a free test indicating bad health and a new battery install immediately solved that issue. Thanks to all those who replied.
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    B8200 engine stop lever

    What is the expected behavior of the engine stop lever of a b8200 when the wire is returned to the “on” position. https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/b8200-newbies-first-tractor-wont-start.65201/#post-663204 As you read my first post and the below please understand that I have...
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    b8200 - Newbie's first tractor wont start

    North Idaho Wolfman, I do need to honestly thank you... To shorten the story i had bad information, and as a result of you pointing out the proper name, i learned of a repair which first needs to occur. You see, i've been shutting down the tractor with the decompression knob. It was going to be...
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    b8200 - Newbie's first tractor wont start

    Thank you 689704x4 for taking the time to respond. Absolutely will try this and add it to things to do in the future. Appreciate the guidance sir. Promise my next question will include the appropriate naming of items as i will have the manual. :) The electrical has been "worked on". Given...
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    b8200 - Newbie's first tractor wont start

    New owner of an older b8200, and put her to work last weekend. First time really using the tractor and it was epic. Moved large stones/logs, dug out a little stump. Well this weekend (i live 2.5 hours away from my property/tractor) i go to turn the tractor on and hear the click of the starter...