Recent content by Snakebit12

I have zero experience with this "buyback" concept. When it was 1st mentioned on this thread, I had to Google it just to understand the basics. I am hoping that it will be a moot point...that the tractor can be repaired. M7040s were made from 2007-2013. Mine is a 2012 with 1,100 hours...

The owner of the repair shop that towed the tractor approached me about a "buyback". Not terribly familiar with the concept but, as I understand it, the insurance company would write me a check for the difference between the market value (pre-incident) and the salvage value. He suggested that...

Pics Attached. What I "think" happened is that the right front tire hit a tree and basically stopped. The left front tire kept going and effectively forced a severe right turn which was beyond the turning radius of the tractor. Something had to give. There are, per the diagram, two axle...

Yes, the front axle broke loose on impact with the trees. Had it moved down to level ground using the loader as a substitute axle so it can be loaded and transported for possible repair. All in all, it survived the journey down the hill much better than I feared. Starts right up...no...

I am glad to have helped ;). I do not want to give the impression that it was parked either uphill or downhill. It was parked on the side of a slope (traverse if you will). Once it started rolling, it literally made a 90 degree right turn (the path of least resistance) and headed for the...

I think so but not certain. To be honest, I am a retired accountant with limited mechanical know-how. I do basic maintenance per the manual. But when you see your wheels literally horizontal, you just know that you've got a problem. I monitor this forum for insights from those with...

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I contacted the insurance company yesterday and sent along the same depressing pictures. The adjuster will be calling today. The tractor does start right up - the forks shielded the engine compartment so no radiator or other engine issues. It's just that...

I have a 2012 M7040 that ran away from me (unattended) down a hill before crashing into the woods. It stopped when it reached a tree that would not give way. I had parked perpendicular to the slope of the hill with the parking brake on (it is still on :(). Must require some adjustment. It...

Thank you - I will follow this procedure after I install the new parts.

Attached is a schematic of the Mower Rear Link LH showing what has broken. In short , item 010 broke at the hole where it loops over the post on the swinging bracket. The end of the plate on Fig K130xx broke at the bolt holes. When these snapped, we lost items 030 and 040 (on both sides)...

We have a BX2360 (9 yo) and are experiencing issues with the mower rear link. The rear lift link RH (which passes through the frame and is a PITA to remove) literally snapped on one end. And the rear lift link LH (which attaches to the hydraulic lift arm snapped at the rear link connection...

Disregard - I found a post regarding a BX2660 rear lift link...same part #, same problem.

We have managed to break the rear lift link (K2581-44202 - item 010 on the attached schematic) on our BX2360. When it broke, the lift bosses (both upper and lower on both sides - Item 020 & 030) were lost in the grass somewhere. From looking at the diagram, I can see how one removes the broken...

The ground wire leading from one of the headlights was shorting. After disconnecting the map assembly, the light would flicker on/off as I jiggled the black wire. Apparently, that short took out the other headlight and the dash lights. It is a bit of a goofy design as the wires are stretched...

My issue with the T-Series is the deck widths...currently have (and need) 54" and the available T choices are 42" and 48". The GR series offers 54" (along w/ 48") but they are pretty pricey. Crossing fingers that the G1800 will keep rolling.