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Goofed w/ x394 first trans service
Shouldn't have trusted memory ...
Did the initial x394 transaxle fluid & filter change @ 27 hours instead of 50. Not sure why I had it in my head that it was due at 25 and I was past due. No issues with the actual service, the fill port is in an awkward location & took a flex spout + long funnel to get the fluid in. That filter is pricey! ($39)
The old fluid was a bit muddy & I did see some particulates in the catch basin as I emptied into an old jug - but some of that may have been left in the basin from the 8 hr oil change a while back.
Did the initial x394 transaxle fluid & filter change @ 27 hours instead of 50. Not sure why I had it in my head that it was due at 25 and I was past due. No issues with the actual service, the fill port is in an awkward location & took a flex spout + long funnel to get the fluid in. That filter is pricey! ($39)
The old fluid was a bit muddy & I did see some particulates in the catch basin as I emptied into an old jug - but some of that may have been left in the basin from the 8 hr oil change a while back.
MTD is being bought out ?
I heard MTD is being bought out by Black & Decker or Stanley. Any comments ?
Actuator Advice
I have a 2000 GT (917.273052) that I want to add an actuator to and I need some advice.
The tractor originally had the option for the actuator to be mid-mounted to control both the deck (I do not have) and the sleeve hitch (757.252313). I'd like to use the tractor as it was engineered to be, but I don't know if the hassle of having to fab mounting brackets and source a correct actuator is worth the effort. The original actuator kit (917242450) is, of course, no longer available.
Does any forum member have my model with the actuator or has anyone done this conversion that can shed some light on the install? It may be that I just need to mount an actuator on the hitch and be done with it, but I'd really like to get rid of the one armed bandit and utilize the engineering that was built in.
Thanks for any insights!
The tractor originally had the option for the actuator to be mid-mounted to control both the deck (I do not have) and the sleeve hitch (757.252313). I'd like to use the tractor as it was engineered to be, but I don't know if the hassle of having to fab mounting brackets and source a correct actuator is worth the effort. The original actuator kit (917242450) is, of course, no longer available.
Does any forum member have my model with the actuator or has anyone done this conversion that can shed some light on the install? It may be that I just need to mount an actuator on the hitch and be done with it, but I'd really like to get rid of the one armed bandit and utilize the engineering that was built in.
Thanks for any insights!
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I have a gravely 520 walk behind I'm looking to get some information on, and in the future, help with whatever else I have that I manage to not operate properly
JD High Lift blades part # ?
Hey guys I am going to order a set of JD High lift blades for my x540/ 48" deck, but I don't know if this is the right part # M135589 ?
Thanks !
Thanks !
USB flash drive slow to open
Hi all I have a number of thumb drives one that I use the most is a Gorilla drive have had it for a number of yrs its tuff and has always worked good but lately on my Dell E6400 laptop winows 7 it is slow to open and show the files and there is a green line towards the top that slowly goes from left to right when the green line gets half way or so all the files show and it works fine, this does not happen with other thumb drives I have nor does it happen on the desh top PC I use in my shop (also win 7) any ideas I've gone to tools and clicked on check and repair says it found nothing and does the same thing when inserted in this laptop
TIA
TIA
FEL Dipstick
I haven't seen anything about this idea so here goes..... How do you determine your hydraulic level in your FEL reservoir?
With the fill hole on the side of the tank which also serves as the vertical support it is a real pain to work with. Mine came with a street elbow then a vented plug on top. I modified the vent plug to have the vent holes on the side of the flats (rather than the top) to prevent water from getting in then added a filter to the inside of the plug to help keep dirt out and the fluid in. It has worked very well for me over the years. Last Winter I was pushing snow when I realized that the blade I had on wouldn't go up as far as it should have. Upon inspection I determined that I was probably low on fluid. After adding some it was good to go. To fill the reservoir I built a funnel from a reducer and a fitting so I have a larger hole to pour the fluid into. This year I am going to add a small tube to help vent the air out as it fills. This should reduce the bubbles and splashing that happens.
Now for my questions... How full do you fill your tank? How do you know when it is full? I picked up a used car transmission dip stick that I am going to use to check my level but this will require taking out the elbow each time I need to check the level. What has others done? With a 40 year old tractor there is bound to be leaks so I know I loose fluid. I just don't know how much as I am working.
Thanks,
ElSimon
With the fill hole on the side of the tank which also serves as the vertical support it is a real pain to work with. Mine came with a street elbow then a vented plug on top. I modified the vent plug to have the vent holes on the side of the flats (rather than the top) to prevent water from getting in then added a filter to the inside of the plug to help keep dirt out and the fluid in. It has worked very well for me over the years. Last Winter I was pushing snow when I realized that the blade I had on wouldn't go up as far as it should have. Upon inspection I determined that I was probably low on fluid. After adding some it was good to go. To fill the reservoir I built a funnel from a reducer and a fitting so I have a larger hole to pour the fluid into. This year I am going to add a small tube to help vent the air out as it fills. This should reduce the bubbles and splashing that happens.
Now for my questions... How full do you fill your tank? How do you know when it is full? I picked up a used car transmission dip stick that I am going to use to check my level but this will require taking out the elbow each time I need to check the level. What has others done? With a 40 year old tractor there is bound to be leaks so I know I loose fluid. I just don't know how much as I am working.
Thanks,
ElSimon
X580 or X720 buying advice
2 different mowers I am looking at buying and need some advice. 1/2 acre yard, 2500sq ft driveway.
2010 X720 470 hours one owner 48" deck no blower in pretty good condition. $5200
2017 X580 36 hours w/ factory warranty until 2021. 54" deck, 47" snowblower, chains and weights. Like new condition. $7200
I need a snowblower so if buying the 720 I would be looking for a used 47" blower which will cost around $2500.
I like the 720 with the hydraulics and the size of it. However I like the 580 since its basically new and already has a snowblower with a warranty.
What would you guys do?
2010 X720 470 hours one owner 48" deck no blower in pretty good condition. $5200
2017 X580 36 hours w/ factory warranty until 2021. 54" deck, 47" snowblower, chains and weights. Like new condition. $7200
I need a snowblower so if buying the 720 I would be looking for a used 47" blower which will cost around $2500.
I like the 720 with the hydraulics and the size of it. However I like the 580 since its basically new and already has a snowblower with a warranty.
What would you guys do?
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