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  1. J

    "New" Mower. Tell me How I Got Cheated

    I’ll add to the starting situation. You have the parking brake switch, left and right control lever switch and the seat switch.
  2. J

    First Time Buyer MX4700

    Is the model you’re looking at in Bardstown KY? If it is it’s listed on tractor house for $22K. Two others listed are 4wd for $28.5k and $28.9k. Thats not enough price difference to consider a 2wd model. I believe sometime last year there was a MX5100 2wd with FEL listed for $12k that had under...
  3. J

    "New" Mower. Tell me How I Got Cheated

    Only you can decide if you need the scalp wheels or not. My yard is what I would call flat and my wheels hit quite a bit. My ZD331 has a 60” deck.
  4. J

    L3400 transmission dipstick

    Just looked on Messicks. It’s listed under options, so it’s not standard. Showing $23.
  5. J

    First Time Buyer MX4700

    Just guessing because the 2wd models are gear drive only, some responses say you need an HST for loader work, or that it’s easier. Personal preference, IMHO hydraulic shuttle is the best not counting CVT on larger machines. Learn to operate a gear drive correctly and it’s a non issue. Both my...
  6. J

    First Time Buyer MX4700

    The only difference in the steering is that with a full hydraulic setup the steering wheel might not end up on the same position all the time. There is a reason most say 4x4 is recommended with a FEL. I wouldn’t even consider a 2wd tractor with a loader unless it’s a second tractor. It can be...
  7. J

    3 Pt. Rotary cutter with a hydraulic rear end

    What width are you looking for? I believe they are called semi mount, any that design would cost more than a standard 3pt one. Most are semi mount due to the weight and being able to manipulate them around differently than a pull type.
  8. J

    L2501 Overheats under load

    I would say it’s probably fine. But it’s almost ten years old and the manual states to change coolant every two years. So couldn’t hurt. On my L3800 one year I had to remove the radiator to get it completely clean. Mud, dust and grass seeds had become packed into the radiator even though it...
  9. J

    L2501 Overheats under load

    As said above make sure there isn’t debris in the radiator fins. Also check the fan belt tension, it can’t cool off if it can’t move air across the radiator.
  10. J

    Low RPM on PTO

    Every time I’ve ran a PTO spreader I’ve ran it lower than 540. You didn’t mention if your tractor is a gear drive or HST. Gear drive just pick the best gear for travel speed that shows good results from the spreader. HST I’d keep it at least 1500 rpm or higher just to help with hydraulic flow...
  11. J

    LP RCR1860 cutter lost Power

    Thanks for the follow up. Always keep a few spares with you.
  12. J

    M5400 won't start, have changed most everything

    Not 100 percent sure but on that model the neutral safety switch should be in the F-N-R lever. Not internal to the transmission. I’d recommend downloading the WSM(shop manual) for your model to help troubleshoot. Might be able to find it online or some members on here might be able to send you...
  13. J

    Dealer runaround?

    Didn’t that model have a bulletin about fuel pump issues? Sounds like they are correcting it before you pick it up. One week delay? Are you going to cancel from them and then try to find an exact model at a different dealer then wait again for it to be ready? Not that long ago people were...
  14. J

    Radiator Recovery Tank leaks

    I repaired a small hole in a plastic gas tank on a ZG127 with two part epoxy made for plastic. Not sure which brand it was though. The repair was solid and held for several years until I sold the mower.
  15. J

    BX1500 Diesel running cold.

    Sounds like two separate issues. Stalling more than likely is a fuel issue. Does the temperature gauge move at all when you turn the key on? Find the temperature sensor and see if the wiring is still connected.
  16. J

    P0101 (Intake Air Volume: Low) Warning after replacing dirty air filters

    If it happened right after you installed new filters what are the chances you damaged a sensor or wiring?
  17. J

    LP RCR1860 cutter lost Power

    Either broken shear pin or very loose slip clutch.
  18. J

    MX 5400 Canopy mounted fan

    That’s why I added wired and fused correctly. All of mine have been added with auxiliary fuse blocks with proper wiring, relays, and switches.