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Back in the summer of 2023 I installed a rear remote valve on my L185. I really never used the tractor for any length of time since then until last weekend. I was shredding for about two hours and noticed the tractor was struggling a bit with the load. I touched the hydraulic pump and it was...

I have purchased a rear remote valve and top and tilt cylinders. The valve came assembled and ready to mount on the ROPS. The female coupling halves were installed on the valve and they are double acting sleeves. Those are promoted as single hand operation. I would understand that if you...

Used this sealant in front (old dry rotted side walls) that went flat in a week. Has held pressure for a week now seems like it is working out. Does anyone know what sealant can be used in the rear wheel that has fluid in it? Probably water or windshield fluid. I have a slow leak on a rear...

Maybe just working on his house but he certainly has become an inactive moderator for the last month or so. Hopefully he has not gotten burned out and decided to leave permanently. Anyone know what is up with NIW?

Got tired of getting out to open and close the gate so have started to install a Liftmaster gate opener. That expanded into putting in new gate posts, then that expanded into putting in a wider gate 10 foot to 14 foot change so I don’t have to be quite as exact when pulling the utility trailer...

A few weeks ago I had trouble with my L185 acting like it was running out of fuel. Added fuel tried to start= no go! Took off fuel line into filter and no fuel came out of line. Blew air into line and it cleared blockage so I got it running. A couple weeks go by and same deal. I take tank...

Does anyone have pictures of L185 drawbars? The one on my L185 seems to be very different than what is shown in the parts listing. Mine is bolted to the bottom of the rear end and has a pin going through a long bar. The long bar extends out the back through another bracket with pin holes. I...

I checked the oil today and it was much higher than it should be. I assume that it is the hydraulic pump seal has failed and pumping the transmission fluid into the engine oil. I checked the radiator and there is no loss of coolant so I doubt it is coolant. I assume the following steps should...

Asking for advice on a L185. I was changing the exhaust manifold (it had rusted and was leaking exhaust at the exhaust pipe flange) and noticed that the rear exhaust port had more carbon build up than the front. The front was fairly clean but the rear had probably 1/8 inch carbon around the...

Well, I am somewhat embarrassed to have to ask this: How the heck do you replace the headlight bulb on this tractor? The bulb looks like it has to go into the socket from the front (lens side). I removed the complete light assembly from the tractor, figured out how to get the 4 clip...

Has anyone used the illustrated parts lists (L185F in particular) in the last day or two? I can't seem to get to anything past the "front page" of the manual. I can't get to engine, transmission... to see the pictures and part numbers. Any suggestions? I am using IE 10.

Is any one familair with any of these remote battery connection methods? If so I would appreciate comments on how well they work and if one style is better than another. I have a vehicle that is difficult to get to the battery and would like to bring leads out to be able to jump start it...

I had ordered a new plug for the transmission oil level plug and got it in. It is not the same as the plug currently in the tractor. The new plug is simply a square head plug (like a pipe plug) and the one currently in the tractor has a hex head and a sealing washer. No big deal, just odd...

Anyone have any idea where the front pivot grease point is on the L185F? I can not seem to find where it is.

I would like to see a picture of the tool box that suppoesedly was under the seat of the L185F (and other tractors of the same series). It is mentioned in the owner's manual and on several posts including this one...

I am planning on changing the fliud in the transmission of the L185F Gear Drive tractor that I have recently purchased. I have gotten a new suction screen as has been recommended, along with new o-ring, bolts and such to make it easier when doing this. I thought I was all set, went to the...

Hello all, I recently purchased a L185 (2 wheel drive). There are a couple of items that need repair right away that I would like to have some input on. 1) the whole starter switch on the dash has started to rotate instead of just the knob and internals rotating and actuating the switch. Does...