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    Grass cutting advice L1500

    I've finally got my L1500 and finishing topper up to scratch and ready for work. I'm a complete newbie to using a tractor so need advice as to what settings to use for work. What gear should the PTO be in while I'm mowing in mainly 3rd gear? Apologies if this sounds a really stupid question but...
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    L1500 exhaust manifold stud thread

    I need to replace my exhaust and am all ready to go with the new muffler but am having trouble with nuts for the studs from the manifold. The old nuts are badly damaged but appear to be 17mm head on 10mm diameter. I bought replacement nuts but the thread on the existing studs appears to be...
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    For sale Z750 head - virtually new (France)

    I have for sale a complete valved up cylinder head for Kubota Z750 engine. It was bought to replace a cracked head on my L1500 tractor but after running it up I discovered that the bottom end of the engine was beyond economical repair. I subsequently bought a full replacement engine. The Z750...
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    L1500 engine stop lever

    I think that I may have been using the decompression lever to stop my L1500 engine. As I can't find a user manual I've been referring to the L285 manual which says there is an engine stop lever but I can't find one anywahre on my L1500. Can anybody tell me if there is a stop lever on the L1500...
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    L1500 - new engine?

    Not going so well with my L1500. New cylinder head on but still problematic. Strip down of bottom end reveals that virtually everything needs replacing. I live in rural France and it's not easy to find machine shop facilities for re-bore. I can get a replacement Z750 engine from Greece for €1500...
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    Z750 Cylinder Head Bolts Torque setting

    Can anybody help with torque settings for cylinder head on my L1500 (Z750 engine)? Many thanks all.
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    L1500-Valve caps for Z750 engine

    Does anybody know where I can get a set of valve caps for my L1500? Really struggling to find any.
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    L1500 with cracked cylinder head

    Hi all - newbie here needing some help from you guys. I've been offered a Kubota L1500 2wd for €500 here in SW France. It's a runner and has been owned by the same guy for the past 10 years, but it has a cracked cylinder head. The owner has had the head off to confirm, but the head is now back...