New to me YTS4500

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New to me YTS4500

After inquiring and looking at a https://www.mytractorforum.com/14-cr...01-gt5000.html earlier today, it ended up not being the one for me at the time. While it's a machine that many people recommended, this particular one was more worse for wear than the grainy pictures led on.

So.....I had a plan "B" and I brought this home right before I had to leave for work. While it's definitely more mower than tractor, for my intended use I am happy with my decision.

More pics tomorrow after clean, polish and a closer look. These were from the seller.

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The last weekend I had it running and eating up some brush I looked down and in horror noticed no oil pressure. I shut it down and dragged it back to the garage. Checked level, fittings and in general looked for leaks.....all good nothing to speak of. I fired it back up and pressure was great again! Fearing a circulation issue I did not run it long maybe 5 mins and pressure was good. Started back at the brush and 15 min later notice lower pressure. Shut it down and dragged to the garage again.

I am thinking about doing an oil flush as I am thinking there could be some crud and sludge that is breaking loose now that it is running again after sitting for sooooo long. I the guy I bought it from estimates 10-12 years!!! While working many other issues drained and changed oil and filters so I know the majority of what is there is good stuff.

Just wanted to know y’all think about a chemical flush to better clean the oil system. I would prefer not to tear the entire thing apart to de-sludge. But wanted to hear what the experts think!!! 👍

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